COLUMBIA — Is that a ham glaze we smell? Or maybe a whiff of Peeps and half-eaten chocolate bunnies? Easter is rich with food traditions, and the Missourian asked Columbians what foods are essential to their celebrations:
“Ham is our big thing.” — Kelly Keller
Grandma’s homemade biscuits and gravy — Raymond Walters
An Easter egg — Bob Lincoln
Candy Peeps — Ryan Gargano
Cadbury Eggs — Greg Linde
“My mom’s home cooked food” — Rebekah Borchers
Deviled eggs — Shawna Kelty
Reese's Peanut Butter Candy Eggs — Pat Henseler
Macaroni, dressing and sweet potatoes — Bria Scudder
Lamb — Susanne Darcey
Chocolate bunnies — Justin Yeater
Pork tenderloin and tamales — Marina Thomas
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