Sautéed Black Bass with Basil Mustard Butter Sauce
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According to the Kentucky Secretary of State:
The state fish is the Kentucky Spotted Bass, Micropterus punctulatus. The bass was adopted by the state on February 27, 1956. The Kentucky Bass is acclaimed for its gameness and fighting qualities. It also a prized dish to eat.
This simple method of preparation is excellent for all types of fish fillets,especially perch, cod, salmon and all varieties of flat fish.
1-½ lbs.Black Bass or other fish fillets
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Baked Apples – New York State Fruit
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According to the New York State LIbrary:
The apple was adopted as the State fruit in 1976. Apples are sweet and crisp, and many varieties are grown in New York.
Apples were introduced in the 1600s by European settlers who brought seeds to New York. Dried apples were a staple for colonists and hard apple cider was a popular drink.
In addition to New York, the following states have also designated the apple, or a specific apple variety as their state fruit: Minnesota,...
