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Newfoundland and Labrador was the final province to enter Confederation. Joining simply as Newfoundland in 1949, the name was later expanded to differentiate between the island (Newfoundland) and mainland portions (Labrador). Newfoundland stands like a sentry guarding the approaches to the Saint Lawrence River and helps form the world’s largest estuary, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Labrador was named after Portuguese explorer, Joao Fernandes Lavrador, who charted the coastline in 1498. He was not the first European to approach Newfoundland. The first were probably Vikings, who built a settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows around 1000 AD. Cod fishing was the most critical industry from the time of the Vikings on down to the collapse of cod stocks in the early 1990s. Over the centuries, Natives, Vikings, Portuguese, French, Irish, and English fished for cod in the waters off Newfoundland. Beyond cod, the waters offer salmon, halibut, mussels, scallops, and lobster. Traditional dishes include Jigg’s dinner (made with winter veggies and corned beef), moose stew, doughboys, and figgy duff (a steamed pudding). Newfoundland is also known for its wild partridge berries.
 

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Peppermint Patty Brownies

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Cindy 
Excellent - followed the receipe exactly and the result was delicious! Made one batch with York peppermint patties, and one with Reese peanut butter cups(my husband doesn't like chocolate mint!) - both were yummy!
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Roast

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Sooze 
For me, this combo of flavours is just wrong! I used beef for this, and in my opinion it completely ruined the flavour of the meat. Perhaps pork roast would be better, but I don't think I will be trying it. Very disappointed, as was my husband.
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Orange Cream Cookie Mix

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by Cindy 
These turned out great - crispy and chewy! I followed the other reviewers suggestions and added the extra egg, and I reduced the Tang to 1/3 cup - though I thought they could've been more orangey so next time I'll bring that back to a 1/2 cup. I also think they'd be fantastic with semi-sweet chocolate chips - I'm going to try this as well!
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