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West Virginia

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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Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

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Married to a great guy and have four teriffic children. Our yougest a son, has autism so he is on a gluten, casin, yeast, dye, additive, preservative free, and limited soy diet. My oldest daughter is a vegan. Second daughter is a dancer and on her way to becoming a vegeterian. Both Hubby and I are Diabetics and youngest daughter is dye free. Cooking is an adventure at our house!

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Sauerkraut Filling for Pierogi

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by JOSEPHINE

These were AWESOME!!! I love sauerkraut and just had to try these. 1/4 of the pierogis I boiled then fried and 1/4 of them I just fried. Hubby liked the boiled one but I liked just fried. I used a sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill weed dipping sauce.

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