Today is the last day of our project. It's been fascinating to discover facts about the country and how the states all tie together. My set for the day, and the facts I learned, were:
- Illinois As of 2017, the state pet is shelter dogs and shelter cats.
- North Carolina The carnivorous Venus flytrap grows naturally in the wild nowhere else on Earth except within a 60-mile radius of Wilmington.
- Oregon Oregon is the only state in the U.S. with a state flag that features a different design on each side. The front shows the state seal, while the back features a golden beaver.
- Oklahoma The Oklahoma State Capitol is the only state capitol to have had active oil wells on its grounds, with production lasting until 1986.
- Massachusetts Two sports were invented in Massachusetts-Basketball in 1891 and volleyball in 1895.
This time I decided that my inspiration ingredient would be sweet potatoes, the state vegetable of North Carolina, and easily available at the grocery store. Thinking about cooking options for the vegetable, I decided I didn't want fries, and I didn't want a Thanksgiving-inspired dish. Instead, I made a pan of enchiladas with sweet potato and black bean filling. They were very good, and as a bonus the recipe made enough for leftovers.
Five years ago today: A Happy Coincidence
Congratulations on finishing your state project, Kathy! Waking up to sweet potato enchiladas instead of the usual fries or Thanksgiving style sounds like a delicious plot twist. That Oregon flag fact is wild—who knew they had a golden beaver on the back? Thanks for sharing.
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DeleteThat was a great way to celebrate our 250th birthday! All the facts of the different states were very interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was fun.
DeleteCongratulations to you on finishing your state project!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteNicely done!
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DeleteCongratulations, Kathy! I've enjoyed every little factoid!
ReplyDeleteThat's kind of you to say.
DeleteGood job
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DeleteWhat a fun project you and your husband did! Enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I enjoyed it too.
DeleteGood morning, I enjoyed this series. we love sweet potatoes-I started cooking them in my steamer-so delicious
ReplyDeleteI don't often use a steamer, but the enchilada recipe called for steaming and mashing the vegetables, then adding beans and spices to make the filling.
DeletePlaying lots catch up. Interesting tidbits on each state. I did not know that my own state had 4 cows to each person!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to your area, so I have to rely on what the Internet told me :-)
DeleteWe here in Oregon also boast the worlds largest big foot trap, so far unused to catch a Bigfoot, but, not that important.
ReplyDeleteThat fact makes me smile -)
DeleteSince I lived in Illinois for 35 years, this was fun to know.
ReplyDeletecongratulations for completing your state anniversary project dear Kathy !
ReplyDeletei really enjoyed it
last one sweet potatoes wow :)