Behind the Story: Brunswick Stew

Contemporary Romance doesn't require much research. Not really. But every now and then, I want to know more about something I'm writing about. Especially if it's food. Ha. Maybe I'm a book foodie.
In my Snow White retelling I'm working on, I have it set in Brunswick, Georgia. I set it there because I've visited several times and love the area. It's where we honeymooned. But I love to dive into travel blogs and pinterest sites to find out about things I might have missed, even if I have been to an area.

Well, you can't read travel blogs for long without finding out about places to eat. Yep. And in Brunswick, it's seafood and Brunswick Stew. I'd heard of Brunswick Stew, but never tried it, so on to another Pinterest search. Recipes galore!
We had a church dinner back on Super Bowl Sunday and we all brought soups and chilis. Perfect opportunity. That way, if we didn't like it, my family didn't have to eat the whole pot by ourselves.
Brunswick Stew is a barbeque-y base. It has tomatoes and pulled pork and barbeque sauce and spices and corn and lima beans. Sounded ... interesting.
I got mine a bit spicier than I meant to. It was okay, but I don't know that I'll make it again for my just my family. Definitely won't make it that spicy again. But, it was perfect for me to finish that scene in my book, where it's raining and they need something good for a rainy day. Gives a bit of local flavor. And heats up the conversation. ;)
Do you ever want to try recipes you read about in books? Have you ever tried one? I'd love to hear about it. Have you ever tried Brunswick Stew?