Paying Homage to RC & Moon Pies

Someone mentions Southern Cuisine and you likely say BBQ. Right ?

Then, there’s grits, chittlins, Cajun Cooking and more.

But there’s a group of enthusiasts of another Southern tradition - RC Cola and Moon Pies. Some consider this the original fast food - both Moon Pies and the RC Cola provided bigger portions for less money, as a result it became a quick meal of choice by many workers.

Thousands annually gather the third weekend in June in a Tennessee community called Bell Buckle, normally population of 406. In this podcast we hear what the big deal is and how they celebrate.

At:
http://conversationsontheroad.com (Access June, 2007)