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Shaped something like a meat cleaver poised above Texas, the Sooner State was homesteaded in a novel way. In 1889, a land rush opened up Oklahoma Country (the so-called Unassigned Lands) to homesteading. Not everyone played by the rules. Some snuck across the starting line before the signal was given. These cheaters came to be called “Sooners.” After Oklahoma became a state in 1907, this pejorative became a term of waggish self-regard for unabashed Oklahomans. The name Oklahoma is a combination of two Choctaw words “okla,” which means “people,” and homma, which means “red.” In the Choctaw language, Oklahoma Territory meant “Indian Territory.” Oklahoma is the only state in the Union that has an official state meal. It’s quite a spread, a comprehensive tour of southern specialties, consisting of barbecue pork, biscuits with sausage and gravy, chicken fried steak, cornbread, black-eyed peas, grits, corn, fried okra, squash, strawberries, and pecan pie.
 

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Chocolate Frosting I

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by ILove2Ck
This was way too strong on the cocoa powder and it was bittersweet as written. I had to add another cup of powdered sugar to tone it down. But then I had to add another 2 T of butter (I used salted) and another T of water. This turned out very rich and very creamy in the end, but that was after my changes. This is a frosting with a lot of body, dense, and filling. I tried to whip it to get it light and fluffy but it wouldn't. It is good though, thanks!
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Pecan Pumpkin Pie III

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by BEPOSITIVE
I really was not thrilled with this pie. I followed the recipe except I left out the lemon juice and rind, as others suggested. It just did not taste like pumpkin or pecan pie. I was hoping for the best of both worlds, but didn't get anything that I really liked. I think I'll try using my own pumpkin pie and pecan pie recipes and try to combine them.
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Incredible Chicken

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by Samantha
This turned out great! I did have some issues with the cooking time, but I am positive that it was because my oven seal is broken and the heat take a lot longer. I will deffinetly make this again.
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