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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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Apple Betty

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by heidird
delicious!!!! made with 1/2 white sugar and 1/2 brown
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Chip Chicken Lollipops

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by susan
WOW, what a great recipe. Made chicken piccita for the grownups and had this for the kids. Made lollipops up first & baked while I cooked piccita. Served piccita with angle hair, so the kids had theirs with jar sauce. Toss a salad, add garlic bread & you have a great meal for everyone. 2 quick hints, break the sharp tip off the skewer 'cause they will want to eat them off the stick and save your extra sauces from the fast food restaurants so you will have them if you want to pack for a school lunch. Thanks for such a simple but great idea!
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Pumpkin Smoothie

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Anne's daughter
This is a great idea!! I changed the recipe some, which is not usual for me. I used a frozen banana and vanilla soy milk instead of regular milk. I used pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon. I like the brown sugar idea, but I might try a drizzle of honey instead next time. I also froze my pumpkin in a freezer bag. Thank you for a great idea!
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