I missed our welcome reception on Sunday because of flight problems. I guess that they had some yummy stuff like pickled okra and pimiento cheese sandwiches. Another day we had tamales that reflected the Mexican heritage here. When asked by someone how long the Mexicans had been in the Delta, Lee said "forever." Hispanic history in this region is obvious here as Cleveland is in Bolivar county. This county was named after the South American liberator Simon Bolivar! Chinese fortune cookies were another daily taste. My favorite taste was pound cake and chicken wings. The weirdest one was koolickles. Dill pickles brined in sugar and Koolaid. It just reminded me of sweet pickles with a twist.
