Banned Foods & Beverages By State: The Good, The Bad and The Weird
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California is a real stickler when it comes to allowing certain food items into the state. This is mostly due to the need to protect its $30 billion agricultural industry, which may be threatened by pests brought from other states. Among the banned products from certain states are apples, apricots, avocado, green beans, blueberries, huckleberries, cherries, chestnuts, chili peppers and corn. Foods that are banned from all other states include butternut squash, citrus fruits, pecans and walnuts. Check the full list here.
Foie gras was banned in 2012 due to force-feeding production methods, but sales were allowed to resume in 2015. A new ruling just came out to reverse that decision, but it hasn't gone into effect yet.
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These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!