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Alaska’s Date of Statehood – January 3rd, 1959 We are almost to the end of the blog and what we need is a trip to the great white north! Let us marvel at the massive moose, the great expanse of snow blanketing the terrain, and the most beautiful dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis allContinue reading “Trip #49 Alaska (West) Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs, Maple Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, Sitka Salad, Alaskan Blueberry Cake”

Arizona’s Date of Statehood – February 14th, 1912 One of the things I’ve learned through doing this and my international cooking blog (EDIBLEUN.wordpress.com) is that so many of our favorite things began as accidents. Chocolate chip cookies? Accident. Potato Chips? Vindictive accident. One of my favorite Mexican restaurant staples, chimichangas? Accident! While the origins ofContinue reading “Trip # 48 Arizona (Southwest) Chimichangas, Arizona Southwest Rice Pilaf”

New Mexico’s Date of Statehood – January 6th, 1912 New Mexico is home to some really beautiful and interesting sites. Carlsbad Caverns, Petroglyph National Park, Cliff Dwellings, and ALIENS, just to name a few. And along with these amazing sites comes delicious food, steeped in the rich traditions of Mexican cuisine and local availability. So,Continue reading “Trip #47 New Mexico (Southwest) Posolé, New Mexico Chopped Salad”

Oklahoma’s Date of Statehood – November 16th, 1907 OOOOOOOOOOOKLAHOMA WHERE THE WIND COMES SWEEPING DOWN THE PLAINS… It is a reflex, sorry about that. Oklahoma is the only state in the project that has an OFFICAL state meal. Well, it really like the official state buffet. In 1988, the legislature declared the OFFICAL state mealContinue reading “Trip #46 Oklahoma (Southwest) Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy, Oklahoma Black-Eyed Peas, Sautéed Squash and Onions”

Utah’s Date of Statehood – January 4th, 1896 Utah is one of those places that takes you be surprise. I didn’t know what I expected the first time I went to Salt Lake City, but it wasn’t the absolute beauty I saw! The expanse of the Great Salt Lake on one side, a golden redContinue reading “Trip #45 Utah (West) Grilled Manti Turkey Breast Tenderloins, Utah Funeral Potato Casserole, Spicy Green Beans”

Wyoming’s Date of Statehood – July 10th, 1890 Wyoming is one of those romantic, wide-open spaces that calls to the wild spirit in all of us. Ok, maybe that’s just me. Wyoming IS home to one of the places on my bucket list though, Yellowstone National Park! Hot springs, geysers, canyons, and fresh air allContinue reading “Trip #44 Wyoming (West) Roosevelt Beans, Marinated Tomato and Onion Salad”

Idaho’s Date of Statehood – July 3rd, 1890 When you think about Idaho, what comes to mind? For me, it is a fluffy russet potato! And goodness knows that is because no one does marketing quite like the Idaho Potato Commission! Case in point, the Idaho Potato Commission created a 6-ton, 28 feet long, 12Continue reading “Trip #43 Idaho (West) Idaho Steak Fingers, Fry Sauce, Stuffed Potato Skins, Lemon-Basil Broccoli and Tomatoes”

Washington’s Date of Statehood – November 11th, 1889 The Pacific Northwest is GORGEOUS. There are soaring mountains, the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean, and everything is so green. I’ve only been to Washington once, but I remember it having some of the best food I’ve had anywhere! Whether it is the abundant seafood, theContinue reading “Trip #42 Washington (West) Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon, Garlic, and Herbs, Beecher’s “World’s Best” Macaroni and Cheese, Rainbow Chard with Sage Brown Butter”

Montana’s Date of Statehood – November 8th, 1889 When I think of Montana, I think of wide-open spaces and cowboys on horseback. And, aside from baked beans, you can’t think of cowboys without thinking of beef! This meal of beef slow cooked with lots of root vegetables makes a hearty but not heavy supper, alongContinue reading “Trip #41 Montana (West) North Woods Beef Pot Roast, Baked Mushrooms with Butter and Thyme”

South Dakota’s Date of Statehood – November 2nd, 1889 There is nothing more American than a cheeseburger, except maybe a cheeseburger made from Bison! This uniquely North American animal is a delicious, lean source of protein for your cookouts! Add on some fresh asparagus and South Dakota’s own state dessert, a kuchen (which is GermanContinue reading “Trip #40 South Dakota (Midwest) Bison Cheeseburger, Garlic Roasted Asparagus, South Dakota Apple Kuchen”