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From the Latin for “New Scotland,” Nova Scotia was one of the four original provinces that joined into Confederation in 1867. Most of Nova Scotia is a peninsula, extending into the Atlantic, separated from New Brunswick by the Bay of Fundy. Cape Breton Island sits at the top of the peninsula. Of Canada’s ten provinces, only Prince Edward Island is smaller. In the first years of the 17th century, the French established a New World colony, Acadia, with its capital in modern day Nova Scotia. Ultimately, the English defeated the French, forcing many Acadians to emigrate (some would become the “Cajuns” of Louisiana). Scottish and Irish immigration picked up in the 19th century, helping to create the Celtic atmosphere that still permeates much of northern Nova Scotia. For centuries, Nova Scotians fished the cod that existed in mind-boggling numbers off the Scotia shelf. Thought to be inexhaustible, the cod stocks collapsed in the early 1990s, delivering a blow to Nova Scotia’s economy. Today, Nova Scotia is best known for its lobsters, oysters, smoked mackerel, and scallops.
 
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Im 17, just learning how to cook! I love making food for my family, and am always looking for yummy, easy, fresh ideas to cook up! Im personally a demi-vegitarian, but I have no problem cooking my families fave meats for them.

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Turkey in a Bag

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by Rose H. 
I have been cooking mny turkeys in a bag sonce before forever. Every year I am tempted to try anothier method, but when it comes down to it, WHY MESS WITH PERFECTION! This is always, always, always good. If you are not interested in displaying the turkey at the table, try roasting it breast side down, You will not believe how wonderful the breast meat becomes. And there is plenty of juice for a wonderful gravy! Try this and I guarantee you will never do it any other way.
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Trinidad Stewed Chicken

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by chocoluvs 
Awesome, i had no coconut milk, so i used chicken broth and some corn starch, next time will use more onions, loved it, my boyfriend was licking the plate so that says something!
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Easy OREO Truffles

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Barb A. 
I will agree that these are easy - and if you chill the rolled balls, they are a cinch to dip. They are tasty, and my family gave them 4 stars (compared with other truffle recipes we have made).
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