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Oven-Baked Spicy Vidalia Onion Rings

State 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 time: 1986 – Georgia’s state legislature gave the Vidalia onion legal status and defined the 20-county production area. 1989 – Vidalia onion...
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Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter

Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter

Kumquats 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 rinds, minced until pulpy 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 or 5 fresh mint leaves, minced, plus a couple...
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Marinated Grilled Mountain Quail With Fresno Herbs

Marinated Grilled Mountain Quail With Fresno Herbs

California 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 californica), also known as the valley quail, became the official state bird in 1931. A widely distributed and prized game bird, it is...
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Tarpon Stew – Alabama State Saltwater Fish

Tarpon Stew – Alabama State Saltwater Fish

The 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 underslung jaw. It has been known to exceed 300 pounds. Note: The tarpon is edible, although it is not...
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Moose Nose – Alaska State Land Mammal

Did 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 boiled it and cut the muzzle into very thin slices. The moose is the...
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Quick Peach Cobbler – State Fruit

Quick Peach Cobbler – 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 decided to designate the peach as their official state fruit in 2006. According to the Acts of Alabama 2006: The peach belongs to the family Rosaceae, a large family of herbs, shrubs, and trees distributed over most...
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