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Post by kels99 on Sept 12, 2015 22:00:05 GMT
What a great idea, it sounds like a lot of fun!! I wouldn't be able to do it with Australian states, because we pretty much eat the same thing everywhere, despite the size of the country. If y'all didn't have such different brands of food I might like to give your idea a try. It's hard to get a lot of American ingredients unless you go to a store that specialises in American foods. There is one called USA Foods that is about 45 minutes from me. It's awesome! I checked out that USA Food site. It's very interesting. A lot of brands I've never heard of before and the prices, wow! $16.00 for a 12-pack of Root Beer! OP---what a fun idea! I'll check back in about 4 years when you get to my state.
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Post by AussieMeg on Sept 12, 2015 23:16:32 GMT
It's hard to get a lot of American ingredients unless you go to a store that specialises in American foods. There is one called USA Foods that is about 45 minutes from me. It's awesome! I checked out that USA Food site. It's very interesting. A lot of brands I've never heard of before and the prices, wow! $16.00 for a 12-pack of Root Beer! Yes I knew the prices would be exorbitant compared to what you can get them for over there!
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Post by melanell on Sept 13, 2015 0:31:25 GMT
That sounds cute, although with the exception of a few foods, I'm having a hard time thinking of state-specific foods. I'm curious to see what people come up with. Like you said, OP, I can think of foods for different regions instead.
As for that list, seriously, PA? He opts against cheesesteak, saying it's only Philly's food, not PA's food, and then goes with scrapple instead?? Yeah, I promise you that the entire state of PA is not eating scrapple.
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Post by librarylady on Sept 13, 2015 0:39:13 GMT
Mmmm! Those foods sound so good! I have never had collard greens, but it seems anyone from the south I know raves about them. White BBQ sauce...sounds interesting! Keep the ideas coming! Just a little warning: collards are an acquired taste, if you did not grow up eating them. The flavor can be strong to some. I have eaten them all my life, but I know others who "jumped back" at the taste. I like this fun idea of trying new things.
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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 13, 2015 0:49:08 GMT
Mmmm! Those foods sound so good! I have never had collard greens, but it seems anyone from the south I know raves about them. White BBQ sauce...sounds interesting! Keep the ideas coming! Just a little warning: collards are an acquired taste, if you did not grow up eating them. The flavor can be strong to some. I have eaten them all my life, but I know others who "jumped back" at the taste. I like this fun idea of trying new things. Agree with the warning. I grew up in a household that had a mother who cooked collards all. the. time. I can't stand them, I don't like the way they smell or taste. In fact, no matter how many times people tout the wonders of kale, I won't touch them because they remind me of collard greens.
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Post by librarylady on Sept 13, 2015 0:51:47 GMT
Did you read the whole list? It's hilarious, but it might be tough to build a meal around some of those! HAHA! It IS hilarious! I have tears from laughing so much at this list!!
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Post by valleyview on Sept 13, 2015 1:01:07 GMT
For those of ya'll wanting Alabama barbecue - Google Alabama White Sauce. There are recipes from Garden and Gun, (Southern magazine), Southern Living, and Bon Appetit. You'll see that mayo and cider vinegar are the basics. Add spices as your taste desires. Good luck!
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Post by SunnySmile on Sept 13, 2015 16:07:08 GMT
What a brilliant idea and educational for the kids too. Will you tell us each month what you cook and what you thought of it please? I'd be happy to! I'm planning on doing it next Sunday.
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Post by SunnySmile on Sept 13, 2015 16:13:27 GMT
What a great idea, it sounds like a lot of fun!! I wouldn't be able to do it with Australian states, because we pretty much eat the same thing everywhere, despite the size of the country. If y'all didn't have such different brands of food I might like to give your idea a try. It's hard to get a lot of American ingredients unless you go to a store that specialises in American foods. There is one called USA Foods that is about 45 minutes from me. It's awesome! I checked out that USA Food site. It's very interesting. A lot of brands I've never heard of before and the prices, wow! $16.00 for a 12-pack of Root Beer! OP---what a fun idea! I'll check back in about 4 years when you get to my state. Oh bless my brain! Here I was not thinking clearly, thinking 52 weeks in a year, 50 states, doable in one year. *blonde moment* Hmmm...I may have to do this more than once a month...ya think? Maybe Sundays will just be our "state dinners" every week.
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Post by SunnySmile on Sept 13, 2015 16:14:59 GMT
I decided that once a month I'm going to make a typical dinner, with appetizer and dessert from one state, until I get through them all.
Once a month? Or how about once a week? I don't think I can wait that long...
I have a few things to say about that idiotic list and its entry for my state. That jerkwad of a writer has obviously never been to Connecticut or he would be raving about our bay scallops (instead of assigning us some kind of garbage no one here would ever touch.)
I realized my Gonna have to do these once a week I think. It'll be fun! I will also definately come here and ask for food ideas from the peas.
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