Did you Know? The world's largest international hot air balloon festival takes place in Albuquerque. BooksFamous New Mexicans:
RecipesSide DishGuacamoleIngredients 6 to 8 ripe avocados 3 tomatillos, chopped 2 to 3 ripe red tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1 small red or sweet onion, diced fine 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, diced fine 1 big bunch fresh cilantro, chopped Sea salt, to taste 3 to 4 fresh limes Directions
Hint Serve with tortilla chips. DessertBiscochitosIngredients 1 pound shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons anise seed 2 eggs, beaten 6 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fruit juice 1 tablespoon cinnamon Directions
Yields 5 dozen Hint Varied amounts of fruit juice may be used. "New Mexico: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=31. Accessed 23 January 2018. Roadside AttractionGo to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian if you don't know the username and password. Click on Culturegrams Click on States New Mexico government website: http://www.newmexico.gov/ New Mexico tourism: http://www.newmexico.org/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/nm_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newmexico/ State Parks: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/massachusetts.html State Symbols: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/KidsCorner/StateSymbols.html
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Did you know?In 1911, White Mountain National Forest became the first national forest in the United States. BooksFamous New Hampshirites, New Hampshiremans, Granite Staters:
"New Hampshire: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=29&sn=New_Hampshire&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishCorn ChowderNote You can easily adjust this chowder to your personal taste by altering the amount of soup you blend, depending on how smooth or chunky you prefer it. Ingredients 2 slices bacon, diced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, diced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 russet potato, peeled and diced 3 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Directions
DessertCranberry Orange CakeIngredients Cake: 2 1/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup dates, diced 1 cup cranberries, diced 2 tablespoons orange zest 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup oil Glaze: 3/4 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar Directions
"New Hampshire: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=29. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources:
Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States New Hampshire government website: http://www.nh.gov/ Tourism site: http://www.visitnh.gov/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/nh_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newhampshire/ State Parks http://www.nhstateparks.org/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/new_hampshire.html Did you know?Camels were used as pack animals in Nevada until around 1870. BooksFamous Nevadans or Nevadians:
RecipesMain DishCowboy Chili Ingredients 1/2 cup lard 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped 2 green bell peppers 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon jalapeño peppers, pickled 8 pounds coarse ground beef chuck 30 ounces stewed tomatoes 15 ounces tomato sauce 6 ounces tomato paste 8 tablespoons ground red-hot chili 4 tablespoons ground mild chili 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon hot sauce Garlic salt to taste Onion salt to taste Salt and pepper to taste Water Directions
Side DishPomegranate Salad Note Pomegranates have grown in southern Nevada since the days of the pioneers. This salad is often served at family gatherings and, depending on the family recipe, can be topped with glaze or homemade whipped cream. Ingredients 5 pomegranates 2 apples, diced 2 bananas, diced 2 bunches of grapes, diced 6 ounces pineapples tidbits, drained 1 cup powdered sugar 1/3 can frozen lemonade concentrate Directions
"Nevada: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=28 Roadside Attractionebsite Resources:
Go to: http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Nevada government website: http://www.nevada.gov/ Tourism site: http://travelnevada.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/nv_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/nevada/ State Parks http://parks.nv.gov/ State Maps: http://lib.utexas.edu/maps/nevada.html State Symbols: http://nevada-history.org/icons.html BooksFamous People:
"Nebraska: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=27&sn=Nebraska&StateSubCatID=7. Accessed 05 February 2018. RecipesMain DishRunzaNote Also known as bierocks, these bread pockets are filled with meat, cabbage, onions, and spices. The shape of the runza changes by region. In Nebraska, they are usually rectangular. They have Russian and German roots and are house specialties in many restaurants across the state. Ingredients 2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed, or homemade dough for 2 loaves 1 pound hamburger 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped Salt and pepper Directions
Yields 6–8 servings Dessert Popcorn Balls Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup water 1 tablespoon butter 14 cups popped popcorn 1 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions
Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Nebraska government website: http://www.nebraska.gov/dynamicindex.html Tourism site: http://www.nebraskabeautiful.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/ne_symb.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/nebraska/ State Parks http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/nebraska.html State Symbols: http://nebraskaccess.ne.gov/statesymbols.asp Did you know? In Montana, the elk, deer, and antelope populations outnumber the humans. BooksFamous Montanans:
RecipesMain DishSheepherder ChiliIngredients 3 pounds ground beef 4 tablespoons dried onions 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt Black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce Water as necessary Directions
Yields 8 servings DessertDate-Filled CookiesIngredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 2 cups oatmeal 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 package pitted dates Directions
Yields About 2 dozen cookies "Montana: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=26. Accessed 19 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources:Go to Utah's Online Library. Look up the state in Culturegrams.
Ask your teacher or librarian for the home access information. Montana government website: http://mt.gov/ Tourism site: http://www.visitmt.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/mt_symb.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/montana/ State Parks http://fwp.mt.gov/parks/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/montana.html State Symbols: http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/mt_symb.htm Did you know? Root beer was invented in Biloxi. BooksFamous Mississippians, Mississippers:
"Mississippi: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=24&sn=Mississippi&StateSubCatID=7. Accessed 07 February 2018. Main DishBLTs with Comeback SauceIngredients Sandwiches: 2 tomatoes, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 8 slices good-quality white bread 1 pound bacon, fried 4 pieces leaf lettuce Comeback Sauce: 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups chile sauce 2 teaspoons mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt Black pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 medium onion, grated 1/2 cup lemon juice Tabasco red pepper sauce to taste Directions
Yields 4 servings DessertMississippi Mud CakeIngredients Cake: 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 cup evaporated milk Directions
"Mississippi: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=24. Accessed 07 March 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the password Click on Culturgrams. Click on States Edition. Mississippi government website: http://www.mississippi.gov/ Tourism: http://www.visitmississippi.org/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ms_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/mississippi/ State Parks: https://mississippistateparks.reserveamerica.com/ Maps: https://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/mississippi.html Did you know? The tallest man in history was Saint Louis's Robert Wadlow. He was 8 feet 11 inches (2.7 meters) tall. BooksFamous Missourians...:
RecipesDessertGooey Butter Cake Ingredients 1/2 cup melted butter 1 box yellow cake mix 3 eggs 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups powdered sugar Directions
DessertOzark Pudding Note This simple apple and nut pudding is actually more of a cake and was a favorite of Missouri native President Truman. It originally came from southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Ingredients 1 egg 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup chopped apples 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions
"Missouri: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, https://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=25. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources
Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask Mrs. Chiang or Mrs. Witt for the password Click on Culturgrams. Click on States Edition. Missouri government website: http://www.mo.gov/ Tourism: http://www.visitmo.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/mo_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/missouri/ State Parks: http://mostateparks.com/ Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/missouri.html State Symbols: http://www.sos.mo.gov/symbols/ Did you know?Minnesota comes from the Dakota word meaning “sky-tinted water,” a reference to the Minnesota River. BooksFamous Minnesotans:
"Minnesota: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=23&sn=Minnesota&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesSide DishWild Rice DressingIngredients 2 (4.5-ounce) packages instant long grain and wild rice mix 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 pound sage-flavored ground pork sausage 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 5-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and sliced 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 eggs, beaten Directions
Side DishTraditional Potato LefseIngredients 3 cups cooled, mashed potatoes 3 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons shortening or butter 2 tablespoons cream or half-and-half Directions
"Minnesota: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, http://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=23. Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesWebsites:
Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask your teacher for the username and password Click on CultureGrams Click on States Minnesota government website: http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/home.do?agency=NorthStar Tourism: http://www.exploreminnesota.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/mn_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/minnesota/ State Parks: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/minnesota.html Ogden Preparatory Academy Principal Blog: OPA Aguilas: Communication: This season naturally creates a great deal of activities, performances field trips and volunteer opportunities. Make sure th... Did you know? Lake Michigan was called Michi Gama, or “large lake,” by the Chippewa (or Ojibwa) tribe. BooksFamous Michiganians, Michiganders, Michiganese, Michigines, Michiganites, Wolverines:
"Michigan: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=22&sn=Michigan&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishCornish PastiesNote
Cornish miners immigrated to Michigan in the 1800s and brought with them the recipe for pasties. It quickly became popular with other immigrant groups as well and has survived to the present day. Ingredients Filling: 2 cups diced potatoes 1 large onion, diced 1 cup diced rutabaga 1/2 cup diced carrot 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 pound coarsely ground lean beef Crust: 6 cups flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 pound shortening Directions
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