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Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska is nestled along the state border with Iowa, placing it very much in the heart of the Midwestern United States. The birthplace of former President Gerald Ford, Malcolm Little (known as Malcolm X), Marlon Brando, and Fred Astaire, Omaha has had many of its citizens play large roles in American life. The College World Series of baseball has also called Omaha home since 1950. For Omaha’s greatest contribution to the American culinary tradition, look no further than the grilled corned beef on rye sandwich known as the Reuben. It is believed that a grocer named Reuben Kulakofsky created the sandwich as part of a regular poker meeting with friends. One of the other players who owned a local hotel put the “Reuben” on his hotel’s menu. Thus, an American favorite was born.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread

Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by Recipe Queen

REALLY, REALLY good! I just made this up last night & tried a piece with my coffee this morning. There is no calling this one dry like the last Friendship Bread I tried from this site. Can't wait to take this one & share with friends & coworkers! Thanks for posting this one - it's a keeper!

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Christmas Seafood Casserole

Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2008 by cjscott

This is a really wonderful recipe. You can switch around the seafood as much as you please. For those that are having problems with this being too soupy, it might be your seafood. Stores sometimes fill seafood with water, especially scallops. When cooked, the seafood releases the water. Make sure you dry off your seafood, or even let it drain for a few minutes on a paper towel. My friend gave me this advice and it has helped tremendously with my seafood recipes. If that doesn't work, you can always pour this over noodles, and no one will ever know! :) Happy eating!

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