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Indiana’s Date of Statehood – December 11th, 1816 Indiana conjures up images of high school basketball, sprawling farms, and fields of corn as far as the eye can see. I also think of hearty meals and evenings on the porch swing, watching the sun set. And one thing that can be said for this meal,Continue reading “Trip # 19 Indiana (Midwest) Traditional Indiana Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Hoosier Corn Casserole, Tomato Salad”

Louisiana’s Date of Statehood – April 30th, 1812 When it comes to flavor, it is hard to beat Cajun cuisine. Whether you are into spicy, rich, fresh, or some combination of the 3, the food of Louisiana has you covered! And, in tonight’s meal, we will explore all of those; spicy seafood jambalaya, fresh citrusContinue reading “Trip #18 Louisiana (Southeast) Seafood Jambalaya, Citrus Salad with Creamy Champagne-Orange Vinaigrette, Louisiana Bread Pudding”

Ohio’s Date of Statehood – March 1st, 1803 This was a meal near and dear to my heart. I may be from Pennsylvania originally, but my family came over from the Old Country (Czechoslovakia, Hungary, etc.) So, the food of my childhood, especially when we got to go back and visit my grandparents and aunt,Continue reading “Trip #17 Ohio (Midwest) Potato and Cheese Pierogi, Polish Kielbasa and Cabbage”

Tennessee’s Date of Statehood – June 1st, 1796 There are some days when you’re in the mood for a crisp, cold salad. Light and refreshing! But then there are some days when all you want is the perfect hot and crispy fried chicken. You want to bask in the glory of old-fashioned comfort food. WellContinue reading “Trip #16 Tennessee (Southeast) Nashville Hot Chicken, Tennessee Turnip Greens, Creamed Corn”

Kentucky’s Date of Statehood – June 1st, 1792 When you think about Kentucky culinary traditions, I bet your first thought is to fancy hats and mint juleps. But really, your mind should turn the Brown Hotel in Louisville. The Kentucky Hot Brown was one of two signature sandwiches created by chefs at the Brown HotelContinue reading “Trip #15 Kentucky (Southeast) Kentucky Hot Brown, Peach and Gorgonzola Green Salad with Bourbon Vinaigrette”

Vermont’s Date of Statehood – March 4, 1791 What do you think of when you think about Vermont? I think of maple syrup, mountains that go on forever, and fresh air. I see Vermont as a beautiful gem of a state with a simple, but refined palate. And this meal surely FEELS like a farmer’sContinue reading “Trip #14 Vermont (Northeast) Vermont Maple Chicken, Beet and Sweet Potato Galette, Garlic and Lemon Butter Green Beans”

Rhode Island’s Date of Statehood – May 29th, 1790 Rhode Island may be small, but it packs quite a seafood wallop! They have an annual seafood festival that celebrates all that the ocean has to offer including clams! So, we had to try a Rhode Island seafood staple, the STUFFIE. Alongside our stuffed clams weContinue reading “Trip #13 Rhode Island (Northeast) Rhode Island Style Stuffed Clams (Stuffies,) Spinach Pies, Braised Carrots”

North Carolina’s Date of Statehood – November 21st, 1789 Growing up in the Upstate of South Carolina meant that I spent a lot of time in North Carolina. Playing in North Carolina parks, shopping in Charlotte, or driving through the mountains were frequent past times. This also meant that I have had a front rowContinue reading “Trip #12 North Carolina (Southeast) Crock Pot Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, North Carolina-Style Coleslaw, Carolina Macaroni and Cheese”

New York’s Date of Statehood – July 26th, 1788 How do you capture the culinary variety of a place like New York? They’ve got lush farmland and vineyards in the upstate and an absolute melting pot of cultures in New York City. So, you take a little from here and a little from there! ToContinue reading “Trip #11 New York (Northeast) Delmonico Rib-eye Steak with Herb Butter, Apple and Onion Sauté, Syracuse Salt Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans”

Virginia’s Date of Statehood – June 25, 1788 There is so much history in Virginia! It was the home to many of our country’s Founding Fathers, as well as some of the best preserved historical culinary traditions! At Mount Vernon, Martha Washington was known to have a “ham boiled daily” so that the famous VirginiaContinue reading “Trip # 10 Virginia (Southeast) Virginia Brown Sugar Baked Ham, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Pancetta, Virginia Spoon Bread”