 What was it about Benjamin Franklin that makes him such a favorite among the founding fathers? He was really open-minded. He had a scientist temperament. Discover delicacies from the deep south that probably aren't in your recipe books. The most important thing about the beaver tail stew is boiling it for long enough, so it's edible. And get acquainted with the neighbors on the next Travel with Rick Steves. Tonight at 9 on KNPR and KNPR.org.