Oklahoma’s Official State Vegetable – Watermelon?

ContentsWatermelon Citrullus lanatusOklahoma State BillsWatermelon Citrullus lanatus Apparently, the Oklahoma state legislature has a little difficulty telling the difference between a fruit and a vegetable. Although there has been a long running debate over whether a tomato should be classified as a fruit or a vegetable, it is widely accepted that the watermelon is a fruit; that is by almost everyone except the...

Peach – State Fruit

ContentsThree states claim the peach as their Official State Fruit:Peach Recipes from ClassBrain’s Coast2Coast RecipesQuick Peach CobblerThree states claim the peach as their Official State Fruit: South Carolina was the first state to choose the peach as their official state fruit in 1984. Georgia became known as the Peach State, and they chose the peach as their official State Fruit in 1995. Alabama also...

Scuppernong Grape – North Carolina’s State Fruit

ContentsWhat’s a muscadine grape?What’s in a name?Is it a Muscadine or a Scuppernong?GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINAAN ACT ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL FRUIT AND BERRIES OF NORTH CAROLINA.PART I. NORTH CAROLINA’S HERITAGE OF FARMING.PART II. THE SCUPPERNONG GRAPE.The first recognized muscadine cultivar was a bronze selection, found prior to 1760 by Isaac Alexander in Tyrrell County, North Carolina...

Official State Cookie of Massachusetts

ContentsNestlé® Toll House® Cookie RecipeThe Chocolate Chip Cookie was originally proposed as the State Dessert of Massachusetts in 1996, but it lost to the Boston Cream Pie. The third grade class from Somerset didn’t give up though, and it was resubmitted as the Official State Cookie the following year. This time it passed. on July 9th, 1997. It was chosen as a salute to the Toll House...

Wyoming Recipe Links

    Wyoming Recipes The following recipes will introduce you to the foods of Wyoming. Some of the recipes are for easier items that are good for classroom state report projects such as Wyoming’s Best Oatmeal Cookies. There are also recipes that are a bit more unusual, such as Wild Rabbit Pot Au Feu. Relax and enjoy yourself as you explore the tastes of Wyoming. Wild Rabbit Pot Au Feu Try out...

Wisconsin Recipe Links

    Wisconsin Recipes The following recipes will introduce you to the foods of Wisconsin. Some of the recipes are for easier items that are good for classroom state report projects such as Gingersnaps or Four-Cheese Pizza. There are also recipes that are a bit more unusual, such as Strawberry Splendor Pizza. Relax and enjoy yourself as you explore the tastes of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Beef Recipes Pick a...

West Virginia Recipe Links

    West Virginia Recipes The following recipes will introduce you to the foods of West Virginia. Some of the recipes are for easier items that are good for classroom state report projects such as Apple Butter or Quick Apple Crisp. There are also recipes that are a bit more unusual, such as Salmon Fillets with Watercress and Créme Fraiche Sauce. Relax and enjoy yourself as you explore the...

Washington Recipe Links

    Washington Recipes The following recipes will introduce you to the foods of Washington. Some of the recipes are for easier items that are good for classroom state report projects such as Cinnamon Apple Chips or Homemade Peach Ice-cream. There are also recipes that are a bit more unusual, such as Kathy Casey’s Artichoke & Crab Stuffed Potatoes. Relax and enjoy yourself as you explore the...

Virginia Recipe Links

    Virginia Recipes The following recipes will introduce you to the foods of Virginia. Some of the recipes are for easier items that are good for classroom state report projects such as Apple Bits or Rich French Toast Sticks. There are also recipes that are a bit more unusual, such as Deviled Crabs. Relax and enjoy yourself as you explore the tastes of Virginia. Ye’ Old Seafood Recipes These...

Vermont Recipe Links

    Vermont Recipes The following recipes will introduce you to the foods of Vermont. Some of the recipes are for easier items that are good for classroom state report projects such as Maple Candy or Apple Cranberry Sauce. There are also recipes that are a bit more unusual, such as Maple Spring Chicken. Relax and enjoy yourself as you explore the tastes of Vermont. Vermont Apple Recipes An apple a...