Mississippi food

[HarleyDog]

I've been in Mississippi for 3+ months and have experienced many good dishes. I've had deliciciosly experienced some shrimp skewers, very delicious BBQ, deep fried chicken/potato/squash/onion skewers, and the best damn burgers on the planet from a small out of business gas station turned into a seafood delicacy. Yeah, I said seafood. That's not a big fan of mine due to the high contents of mercury, which I struggle healthwise. I can eat seafood, but must use discipline in doing so or I will pay later with skin conditions. I saw a father and son walk into a gas station today and get boiled peanuts. That's one thing I have feared to try. Not sure why, but boiled peanuts? ugh!

There is a small restaurant about 1/2 mile down the road which serves a good gumbo, muffuletta, etc which I have had as well. Owners are from NOLA. Actually drive up and run the restruant during the week. Gotta talk to them about beer temp though, kind of chilled, not cold. 

So for those of you who have experienced the south, what are some of your favorite foods?