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The half-dozen states that make up the Plains sub-region of the Midwest represent America’s farm country. Until the end of the 19th century, the Great Plains had been the stomping ground of the American buffalo, or bison. Following their destruction, and with the introduction of irrigation, the plains states became America’s primary grain producers. The Plains Midwest makes up the Bread Basket and a good portion of the Corn Belt, as well. Kansas is wheat country. Iowa and Nebraska are known more for corn. But only Mitchell, South Dakota, can boast an actual Corn Palace. Where corn is produced in massive quantities, you can expect lots of hogs and cattle, which feed on the corn crop. And the Plains Midwest is meat and potatoes territory. Cattle are raised on the vast ranchlands, and beef vies with pork as the most popular meats.
 

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Living In: Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
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I am 29, married for 2.5 years, and I have 2 daughters. Olivia is 6, and Vanessa is 11 months. I got my diploma a year ago for medical transcription, however cannot get a job without 2 years of experience! Huge Bummer!! When my husband and I were dating, we agreed he would do the cooking, I would do the cleaning. Most of the time that is the way it is, however, I do have to do some cooking now and then, which is what brought me to this website. I still hate to cook, but have found this site to be very helpful! Thanks!

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Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by BlondeJJ 
Fantastic!
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Chantal's New York Cheesecake

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by BlondeJJ 
Very good. Topped it with strawberries and it was a hit!
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World's Best Lasagna

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by BlondeJJ 
This was good. I'm not sure I would say world's best and I'm not sure how different it would be if I, say, just opened a can of spaghetti sauce.
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