Gee, I wasn’t sure anyone would even read my earlier post. As long as I know people are reading, I’ll finish what I know (heard) on the subject. In the same CBS profile, the folk historian indicated that cracked corn was the sweet part of the kernal left over from the milling process. Supposedly, cracked corn was a real treat not usually allowed the slaves, but if the master was away (or dead), then . . .
Looks like the “new thread” vs. “post reply” dilemma has struck once more.
Try reading Mr. Ford’s post in this thread instead.
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