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Connecticut is known as the Provision State because it supplied much of the food and cannons to General Washington’s Continental Army during the American Revolution. It is also known as the Nutmeg State and “Land of Steady Habits,” a reference to its strict Protestant past. Perhaps not surprisingly, the cuisine that developed in Connecticut is characterized by hearty dishes that dare not over-stimulate the palate. Historically, the Long Island Sound and Connecticut River have supplied locals with plenty of fresh seafood, including clams, oysters, lobsters, shad, flounder, and striped bass. As with other parts of New England, fish chowder was an important dish in Connecticut. Before chowder became virtually synonymous with clams, it was typically a cod-based soup combined with salt pork and dry ships biscuits. The word chowder is an Americanization of the French word “chaudiere,” which refers to an enormous pot or caldron.
 

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Sour Cream Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Bonnie 
I made this cake for my boss's birthday today. It came out so amazing. It looked perfect and it tasted delicious! Thank you for posting this recipe!
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Habanero Hellfire Chili

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by fredtabor 
Fantastic chili. Although next time I would use diced tomatoes instead of whole tomatoes and leave some of the seeds in the habanero chiles. Maybe 2 for starters. Loved it and definatly will make again.
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Crumb-Coated Chicken Thighs

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by Faith 
This recipe is so simple is SO delicious! I served it with coconut rice and Harvest seasoned carrots. YUMMY!!
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