Southeast - Food and Fun

Remember that the Southeast part of the United States is connected to two large bodies of water - The Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It also has lots of rivers.

Many of their recreation, or fun activities, involve water. Some of these include fishing and boating.

Southerners also use water for transportation. Transportation means to go from one place to another. Miami, which is a city in Florida, is home to many cruise ships. Millions of people get on cruise ships in Miami every year.

You may be familar with some of the foods that Southerners eat, but some may be new to you.

Louisiana is famous for these types of foods. Some examples are gumbo, crawfish, and jambalaya

Jambalaya >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is made with chicken, sausage, and seafood. It is served over rice.

Coke came from the South. It is a very popular drink. In fact, many Southerners will call all soda Coke.