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Did You know?Yellowstone National Park has more geysers (hot springs that periodically shoot steam and hot water into the air) than any other place in the world. BooksVideosFamous Wyomingites, Wyomingites, Wyomingians, Wyomans:
Main Dish Sheepherder Chili Ingredients 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 Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Wyoming government website: http://www.wyoming.gov/ Wyoming Tourism site: http://www.wyomingtourism.org/ Wyoming State Parks: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/ Netstate: Wyoming: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/wy_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: Wyoming: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/wyoming/ Maps of Wyoming: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/wyoming.htmlGo to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Did you Know?Between 300 B.C. and A.D. 1000, Native Americans built as many as 1,200 burial and ceremonial mounds in Wisconsin. Many are shaped like animals such as turtles and lizards. BooksFamous Wisconsinites, Cheeseheads, Badgers:
"Wisconsin: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=50&sn=Wisconsin&StateSubCatID=7. Main DishMacaroni and CheeseIngredients 12 ounces elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup white onion, diced 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 cups shredded aged Wisconsin cheddar cheese 3 cups coarse bread crumbs Directions
Yields 8 servings DessertCream PuffsIngredients Dough: 1 cup water 1 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour, sifted 4 eggs 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons milk Powdered sugar Filling: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon sugar Directions
Yields 10 to 12 puffs "Wisconsin: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, https://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=50. Roadside Attractionhttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10970
Website Resources: Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Wisconsin government http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/index.html Wisconsin tourism site: http://www.travelwisconsin.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/wi_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/wisconsin/ Wisconsin State Parks: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/LAND/parks/ Wisconsin Maps http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/wisconsin.html Did you know?
BooksFamous Washingtonians:
RecipesMain DishBaked SalmonIngredients 1 pound salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions
Yields 4 servings DessertBaked ApplesIngredients 4 medium apples 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2⁄3 cup apple juice 1⁄2 cup granola without raisins 3 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla Sauce: 1 package (3-ounce) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix 1 1⁄2 cups fat-free or low-fat milk 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt Directions
Yields 4 servings Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Government website: http://access.wa.gov/ Tourism site: http://washington.org/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/wa_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/washington/ State Parks http://www.parks.wa.gov/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/washington.html State Symbols: http://www.sos.wa.gov/seal/symbols.aspx Did you know?Eight U.S. presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Harrison, Tyler, Taylor, and Wilson) and six presidents' wives were born in Virginia. Seven presidents are buried there.
Famous Virginians:
"Virginia: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=46&sn=Virginia&StateSubCatID=7. Accessed 22 January 2018.
RecipesBeverageOld Virginia WassailIngredients 2 quarts sweet apple cider 2 cups orange juice 1 cup lemon juice 4 cups pineapple juice Sugar to taste 1 stick of cinnamon 1 teaspoon whole cloves Directions
Yields 30 (4-ounce) servings DessertPeanut BrittleNote Virginia grows a variety of peanuts larger than most. Particularly popular during the Civil War, Virginia peanuts are now salted, roasted, and made into peanut butter and the tasty treat peanut brittle. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup water 2 cups unroasted peanuts, cut in pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon butter 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Directions
Yields 2 1/4 pounds "Virginia: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=46. Accessed 31 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources:
Ask your teacher or the librarian for the username and password Click on Culturegrams Click on States Government: http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal3/ Tourism: http://www.virginia.org/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/va_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/virginia/ State Parks: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/ Maps http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/virginia.html Did you know?In 1885, Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, a Vermont farmer, was the first person to photograph a single snowflake. BooksFamous Vermonters
RecipesSide DishDilly Beans Ingredients Per pint: 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 head fresh dill 1/8–1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper The liquid: 2 cups cider vinegar 2 cups water 1/4 cup canning salt Directions
DessertSugar on SnowIngredients 1/2 cup pure Vermont maple syrup 1 cup packed snow or crushed ice Directions
"Vermont: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=45&sn=Vermont&StateSubCatID=7. Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to:
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the home access information. Click on Culturegrams Click on States Government: http://www.vermont.gov/portal/ Tourism: http://www.vermontvacation.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/vt_symb.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/vermont/ State Parks: http://www.vtstateparks.com/ Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/vermont.html State Symbols: http://www.sec.state.vt.us/kids/symbols.html Monument Valley Did you know? The first transcontinental U.S. railroad was joined together at Promontory Point on 10 May 1869. Famous Utahans, UtahnsMaude Adams Actress RecipesSide DishFry SauceIngredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice Directions
Side DishFuneral PotatoesNote Also known as cheesy potatoes, this dish has long been served at Mormon funerals because it is easy to make in large quantities. Over time, funeral potatoes have become part of Utah culture. Ingredients 6 cups potatoes, diced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 can evaporated milk 1 cup sour cream 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup grated onion (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup corn flake crumbs Directions
Yields 8 servings
Website Resources:
Go to: http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask your teacher or the librarian for the username and password Click on Culturegrams Click on States Utah government website www.utah.gov Tourism: www.utah.com Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ut_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/utah/ State Parks: http://stateparks.utah.gov/ Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/utah.html State Symbols: http://www.utah.gov/about/symbols.html Did You Know?Texas has 15 kinds of rattlesnakes. BooksVideosFamous TexansFamous Texans:
"Texas: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=43&sn=Texas&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishTexas Red ChiliIngredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon grease 2 pounds ground beef 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes, pureed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 to 6 ounces chicken stock or water 1/4 cup red chili powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 onion, chopped fine 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 4 medium chipotle peppers, ground dry, seeds and all 2 tablespoons corn masa flour Salt and pepper to taste Directions
Side DishTexas CaviarIngredients 1 1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomato 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon canned, chopped green chilies 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeño or serrano chili pepper 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can corn 1 can black beans, drained Fresh cilantro for garnish Directions
Hint Tastes great with chips or in a burrito with mashed avocado. "Texas: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=43. Accessed 19 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to:
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the username and password Click on Culturegrams Click on States Government: http://www.texas.gov/en/Pages/default.aspx Tourism: http://traveltex.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/tx_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/texas/ State Parks: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas.html Did you know?One of Tennessee's caves has a 5-acre lake in it, stocked with rainbow trout. BooksVideosFamous Peeps: Tennesseans, Volunteers, Big Benders, Butternuts:
"Tennessee: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=42&sn=Tennessee&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishDry Rub Note Barbecued ribs are a popular dish in Tennessee, and they are often prepared with a dry rub so that the flavors can seep into the meat before grilling. Many dry rub recipes are kept secret and passed down within families. Ingredients 1/4 cup paprika 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Directions
Yields 4 servings DessertBread Pudding Ingredients 8 slices day-old bread 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 4 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions
"Tennessee: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=42. Accessed 19 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask your teach or librarian for the home access user name and password. Go to Culturegrams Go to States Tennessee government site: http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/ Tennessee tourism: http://www.tnvacation.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/tn_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/tennessee/ State Parks: http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/tennessee.html State Symbols: http://tennessee.gov/sos/symbols/symbols.htm Did you know?The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln on Mount Rushmore are each 60 feet (18 meters) tall. A billion pounds of rock were removed to build the monument. BooksVideosFamous South Dakotans:
RecipesBreadWojapi and Fry BreadNote
Wojapi and fry bread is a traditional recipe common to the Native American tribes of the Great Plains. It was originally made from fresh, wild berries the tribes gathered. Today, it is often served at powwows and other social gatherings. Ingredients Wojapi: 2 cups water 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 cups fresh blueberries (or plums, loganberries, chokecherries) 1 cup sugar Fry Bread: 4 cups flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon lard 1 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water Directions
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