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The Buckeye State sits between Indiana to the west and Pennsylvania and West Virginia to the east and is separated from Kentucky by the Ohio River. Michigan and Lake Erie border Ohio to the north. When Ohio was opened up to settlement in 1785, many of the first homesteaders arrived to stake their claims by floating down the Ohio River from Pittsburgh. Much laborious clearing of the land was necessary before farming could begin. Today, Ohio is a key part of the Midwest’s Corn and Grain Belts. At the turn of the 19th century, John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, began his tree-planting campaign in Ohio; he set up nurseries throughout Ohio and in parts of Illinois and Indiana. By the mid-1800s, before Chicago was “hog butcher for the world,” Cincinnati was known as “Porkopolis” because of its importance as a meat-packing place. Modern residents of Cincinnati can boast of a trademark dish: Cincinnati Chili. It comes any of "five ways": as a straight-up bowl of chili, served over spaghetti, and topped with beans, cheese and/or onions. It is thought to have been the invention of Greek immigrants.

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Lime Muffins

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by GodivaGirl

This is *not* a light and moist muffin. Although the lime flavor is nice and subtle, it's texture is like a cornbread muffin. I got 9 muffins out of this recipe and not 12. Batter was very thick, so I ended up adding 2 additional teaspoons of oil and 1/8 cup milk. I used canola oil instead of vegetable. Topped with "Never Weep" Whipped Cream and grated lime.

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Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake I

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by GodivaGirl

I've made a few pound cake recipes from scratch, and this recipe does NOT even come close! Although it is moist, it is light and spongey in texture. Pound cake is heavy and dense. You need to use fresh blueberries to if you decide to make this to give flavor. I did use a french vanilla cake (what I had on hand). I subbed 1/4 cup of melted butter for the oil. Make to sure grease and flour the pan very well for it not to stick.

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