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Before the American Civil War, there was only one Virginia. However, when most of Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, the northwest portion chose to stay put. Even before the war’s conclusion, newly formed West Virginia was rewarded with statehood, making the Mountain State the 35th to enter the Union. The Mountain State is deftly nicknamed, as it lies entirely within the Appalachian Range. Farming in West Virginia is difficult because of the rugged, mountainous landscape, but hunting is a popular activity, and game meats and fish have been important parts of the diet going back to the days when Native Americans had the rugged terrain to themselves. The brook trout is West Virginia’s state fish and the Golden Delicious apple (a variety first developed in Clay County, West Virginia) is the state fruit. Apple butter (made with apples stewed in cider with sugar and spices) is another West Virginia favorite.

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Featured Cook AFWIFE72 Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
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deedeel

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Branchland, West Virginia, USA

About me: I am 50 years old and have been cooking sence I was about 13. I have 7 children 3 step and 4 of my own, 2 of which are teenagers still at home,I also have 10 grand children and 4 …
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Kim Lisk

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Living In: Mount Carmel, Tennessee, USA

About me: I am engaged to be married to the most wonerful man! He loves my cooking and I love to cook! I make goodies to send with him to work, his lab tech will ask him if I have made anyt…
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AxMoExLoIxA

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Middlebourne, West Virginia, USA

Living In: Glasgow, Kentucky, USA

About me: I'm a wife and mother of 3. I'm a stay at home mother. I make every meal and we only eat out for special occasions. I love to cook, clean, and make everyone happy! :)

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Easy Roasted Pork

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Lorrie

Not a hit at our house, I'm not sure if it's supposed to or if I done something wrong but the meat was sweet, too sweet. I followed the recipe to the letter, but is not for our taste. I plan to pull the rest of the leftovers apart shred it up and make bbq sandwiches so the roast won't go to waste.

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Gulliver's Cream Corn

Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by thebusylittlebaker

What a great side dish! I used 2% milk instead of cream, and I thought it tasted very rich. I can't wait to break this out at Christmas :)

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Cowboy Stew II

Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by Wanderer

This stew is quick, easy, delicious and filling! I added garlic and a half jar of jalapeños because it was cold out and a spicy stew was just what I wanted.

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