Pecan Cookies – Alabama & Arkansas Stat...

ContentsAlabama State Nut – Alabama StatuteArkansas State Nut – Arkansas StatuteThe Pecan TreeOther States With Pecan SymbolsPecan CookiesIngredients for Pecan CookiesDirections for Pecan CookiesAlabama State Nut – Alabama Statute Section 1-2-19 State nut. The pecan is designated as official state nut of the State of Alabama. (Acts 1982, No. 82-17, p. 27.) Arkansas State Nut – Arkansas...

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Black Walnut – Missouri ...

ContentsOfficial State Nut of Missouri:Eastern Black WalnutImportant California Agricultural Product The Difference between California Walnuts and Missouri Black WalnutsHistory of the WalnutBlack Walnuts in ArtRecipe for Walnut ButterTasty Walnut Treats for YouOfficial State Nut of Missouri:Eastern Black Walnut Missouri named the Eastern Black Walnut the official state nut on July 9, 1990. The Eastern Black Walnut is often...

Oyster Basics – Mississippi State Shell

ContentsOyster ProverbOyster ShuckingMississippi State Legislature-Official State Shell The OysterOyster Delicacies[ad#Google Banner Links] Oyster Proverb Only buy oysters in months with the letter “r”? Month with an “r”: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December Although oysters in the Gulf of Mexico can spawn throughout the year because of warm Gulf currents; most...

Key Lime Pie – Florida’s State Pie

ContentsHistory of Florida’s Official State Pie: The Key Lime PieHow to Make a Florida Key Lime PieSuggested Ingredients[ad#Google Banner Links] History of Florida’s Official State Pie: The Key Lime Pie According to the Florida Senate: The 2006 Florida Legislature designated key lime pie as the official state pie. The key limes (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) used to make this dessert are named after the Florida...

Oven-Baked Spicy Vidalia Onion Rings

ContentsState History of the Vidalia OnionIngredients for Spicy Vidalia Onion RingsInstructions for Spicy Vidalia Onion RingsTasty Onion TreatsState History of the Vidalia Onion According to the Vidalia Onion Growers Association: Georgia farmers united in the mid-1980’s to seek both state and federal protection of the growing region and the Vidalia brand name. The following legislation was passed during this historical...

Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter

ContentsKumquats are a primary agricultural citrus product of the state of Florida.Ingredients for Cooking the TilapiaDirections For Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter:Tasty Treats You May LikeKumquats are a primary agricultural citrus product of the state of Florida. Ingredients For Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter: Makes four servings Kumquat Citrus Butter 1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter 4 de-seeded kumquats with...

Marinated Grilled Mountain Quail With Fresno Herbs

ContentsIngredients for Marinated Grilled Mountain QuailDirections for Marinated Grilled Mountain QuailTasty Quail Treats for YouCalifornia Quail is one of the state symbols of California, specifically the California State Bird. It is also known as Valley Quail, San Lucas Quail, Santa Catalina Quail Warner Valley Quail, and Californian Quail. According to the California State Library: The California Quail (Lophortyx...

Tarpon Stew – Alabama State Saltwater Fish

ContentsThe Tarpon is the Alabama State Saltwater FishIngredients for Tarpon StewTasty Treats for YouThe Tarpon is the Alabama State Saltwater Fish Other Names Silver King Description The tarpon, a spectacular large fish which rightly carries the name of Silver King, is unmistakable. Characteristics include large flat scales up to three inches in diameter, an elongated dorsal fin, falcate anal fin and large bony...

Moose Nose – Alaska State Land Mammal

ContentsDirections for preparing Moose NoseMoose-lover Treats for YouDid you know that the large, rubbery nose of a moose is considered a culinary delicacy? Yes, the nose. According to Donald L Schultz in Traveling up the Evangeline Trail-Country Acadie’: A moose muffle is the nose and the pendulous, overhanging upper lip of the moose, eaten boiled, baked, or fried as a delicacy. It was prized among the Cree who...

Quick Peach Cobbler – State Fruit

ContentsIngredients for a Quick Peach CobblerInstructions for Quick Peach CobblerTasty Peach Cobbler TreatsSouth 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 decided to designate the peach as their official state fruit in 2006. According to the Acts of Alabama...