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The Sunflower State is dead center in the very middle of the country, halfway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Kansas is nearly box-shaped, except for a tiny nibble taken out of its northeast corner, where the Missouri River briefly snakes into the state. It’s situated directly above Oklahoma, and shares a border with Nebraska to the north. Once, bison roamed the prairie of Kansas by the millions. Today Kansas prairie country is home to some 6,000 bison, making a slow recovery in various refuges and ranches. These days most of Kansas is farm- and ranchland, producing wheat, cattle, and of course sunflowers. During the early 1880s, Dodge City, the “Queen of the Cow Towns,” was the end of the line for Texas longhorn cattle driven north along the Chisholm and Western Trails. From Dodge City, the cattle were loaded onto cattle cars and taken by railroad to the east. When refrigerated railroad cars were invented, all of this would change. Then, cattle would be butchered in cities like Kansas City, and only the meat would be shipped east.
 

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2009 by Tiara 
I have made PB cookies the time consuming way, but these are the bomb! These taste better, and to add a little chocolate kick, I added 2 tsps of Ovaltine. My four girls loved them so much, they didn't leave any for their dad! Took less than 10 minutes and my four year old can even make them on her own. Quick and easy!
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Apple-Cranberry Crisp

Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2009 by Annie 
This was heavenly! I loved the rich, tangy sauce that formed underneath, and the cranberries made it so pretty. Many reviewers have suggested making more of the topping, but I disagree; the fruit is the main event here, and I thought the proportions were just right.
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Valentino's Pizza Crust

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Nissa G 
Quick, easy, and delicious (especially with the suggestion of sprinkling herbs on the crust). This is going on my regular weeknight dinner rotation.
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