In Rockford (IL) where I'm from it was either Swedes or Italians. So lots of incredible food there as well. Pasta, potatoes, sweets, etc. I guess we are both fortunate we moved away and didn't end up looking like midwestern snausages, eh? lol. Veggies are HUGE in the South and that's a good thing. And I won't even get into my vitamin V regimine. ;)