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I'm a Southerner who moved to New York City. Here are 5 foods that make me want to book a flight home.

Lauren EdmondsSep 5, 2022, 18:44 IST

Lauren Edmonds moved to New York City in 2018.Jenniveve84/Getty Images; Lauren Edmonds/Insider

I moved to Brooklyn, New York, after living in Orlando, Florida, for the majority of my life.
Southern cuisine was one of my favorite aspects of living in Florida, so I miss it now that I live in the Northeast.

I've explored New York City's food scene for four years, but I'll always crave the Southern cuisine from my childhood.

A photo of me in Florida.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

No Mardi Gras celebration is complete without King Cake, a New Orleans classic that Southerners eat yearly.

King Cake is baked for Mardi Gras and include the holiday's traditional colors.bhofack2/ Jenniveve84/Getty Images

Hush puppies are a standard Southern side, but I don't often see them on New York City menus.

Hush puppies are one of my favorite side dishes.LauriPatterson/Getty Images

While living in New York City, I've had to rely on Amazon to find boiled peanuts.

I typically order cans of boiled peanuts from Amazon.Birdlkportfolio/Getty Images

Pecan pralines are another Southern treat hailing from New Orleans that always reminds me of home.

A picture of pecan pralines at a bakery.Minoricious/Getty Images

Pimento Cheese is no longer the South's secret, but it still deserves a shout-out on this list.

I've found pimento cheese in a few grocery stores, but none where I live in Bushwick.rudisill/Getty Images

My husband and I scored our dream mountain wedding venue for only $200. Here's a breakdown of our big day.