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Colorado became a state in 1876, one-hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, thus earning it the nickname the Centennial State. The name Colorado comes from the Rio Colorado, which in Spanish means, “the red-colored river.” Colorado exists on the boundary between the Southwest, the Mountain States, and the Central Plains. It is the home of the Great Rocky Mountains, but Colorado also marks the spot where the magnificent peaks flatten out into the wide-open rangelands of the Great Plains. What was once bison country is now big beef country. Historically, the stews, roasts, and one-pot dishes that grew up on the plains of Colorado made use of wild game and freshwater fish, reflecting the diet of early prospectors, explorers, and Native Americans. Today, there is also a considerable and well-established organic food industry in Colorado; and on the Western Slope of the Rockies, an impressive wine industry has emerged.

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MAGGIE POLING

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Lakewood, Colorado, USA

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I'm a new mom to a little boy named Creighton. My husband and I are just figuring out that eating meals as a couple, may have been a thing of the past. Cooking for my family is my utmost concern right now. My mother has always been an excellent cook and teacher. My siblings and I have been spoiled with her cooking both every day and during holidays. Now that we are on our own, we do our best to duplicate my mother's skill and love of cooking. We've got years of practice to go, but we are coming along steadily.

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Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by prttimecook

My first pie crust! Perfect! Great tips from others: use butter, food processor, roll between parchment paper, chill before use, be quick so everything stays cold, and don't overwork to leave butter bits. Why have I been buying pie crusts all these years? This is WAY better, cheaper, and fast. Huh! Thanks!

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Savory Deviled Eggs

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by PULLEYHEATHER

These were good, but I do think the vinegar was over powering. I did use the white wine vinegar. People ate them, but they didn't disappear like deviled eggs normally do. They were good, but I'll probably keep looking for an alternative to the usual.

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