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Before the American Civil War, there was only one Virginia. However, when most of Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, the northwest portion chose to stay put. Even before the war’s conclusion, newly formed West Virginia was rewarded with statehood, making the Mountain State the 35th to enter the Union. The Mountain State is deftly nicknamed, as it lies entirely within the Appalachian Range. Farming in West Virginia is difficult because of the rugged, mountainous landscape, but hunting is a popular activity, and game meats and fish have been important parts of the diet going back to the days when Native Americans had the rugged terrain to themselves. The brook trout is West Virginia’s state fish and the Golden Delicious apple (a variety first developed in Clay County, West Virginia) is the state fruit. Apple butter (made with apples stewed in cider with sugar and spices) is another West Virginia favorite.
 

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Cranberry Sauce I

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by JOSEPHINE
GOOD!!! I put the cranberries through the food processor before cooking because I wanted a more mushy texture.
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Butternut Squash Soup

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Blackbeltbty
This soup was wonderful! I only used 4 ozs. of cream cheese and it was as good and as rich. I had never eaten butternut squash soup and was looking to try something new. This is great for starters. Thank you
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Cheesy Potato Soup II

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Valerie Cuff
I have tried to make cheesy potato soup before and failed. This one was IT! I used the dried potato flakes instead of flour, salted butter, sharp cheddar cheese and some Velveeta cheese instead of the slices and I used dried parsley instead of fresh. Four adults and many comments later, I had one large serving left! I'm passing it on. Thank you for a winter-ready recipe!
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