"I grew up in L.A., but I was the only one in my family born there. I have a tight-knit Southern family, so whenever I tell people I'm from L.A., they say, 'Yeah, but you don't count' - I guess because of the way I eat: The more sugary and cheesy and fried, the better!" GOSSIP GIRL star BLAKE LIVELY's Southern roots are reflected in her favourite foods.