Luxury Home and Land For Sale In State College PA [68 Acres]
68-Acre Luxury Home For Sale In State College PA by Selling with No Reserve at Absolute Auction July 28th -- in State College Pennsylvania.
Quail Hollow is a luxurious retreat surrounded by 68 beautifully wooded acres. This 7,800 square-foot 3-level masterpiece built by Bosak construction is a nature-lover’s paradise.
Enter through the custom cedar front door adorned with custom brass fixtures. An antler chandelier hangs over the grand staircase that was hand-built from two single-tree beams that spent two whole years training into the perfect curve. The focal point of this open-floor plan is the impressive multi-level double-sided fireplace. The spacious great room features white plaster walls with rich wood flooring, exposed beams, and accents, while a wet bar adds convenience. Fully retractable glass doors lead out to a deck overlooking the pool.
The stunning dining room with its custom-built table that will stay with the home opens to a huge chef’s kitchen. Top-of-the-line appliances like the 6-burner Dacor cooktop with commercial exhaust, Thermador double wall oven, four Viking warming drawers, and built-in Viking refrigerator and freezer make preparing meals effortless.
The lower level of the home has its own full-size kitchen, complete with built-in icemakers as well as an under-cabinet humidor and refrigeration. A pass-through window and door provide easy access to an outdoor grill and patio area, while the gorgeous barrel-vaulted wine cellar offers temperature-controlled storage for 1,500 bottles of your favorite vintages.
A closer look at Quail Hollow takes you into the private rooms of this beautiful home. The main level master suite has access to the grand entry hall, a balcony, a breezeway, and the pool. The vaulted ceiling and half-moon fireplace offer spaciousness and warmth, while the en-suite offers his and hers dressing rooms with custom organization. The spa-like master bathroom features exquisite tile work and dual vanities. On the upper floor, a second master suite offers additional luxuries, while two additional bedrooms offer abundant space for families or overnight guests.
For guests who prefer more privacy, a separate 1,200 square-foot guest house lies on the other side of an outdoor breezeway. It features a stone wall and three walls of glass for stunning panoramic views. The private garage has plenty of space for a car, as well a motorcycle, ATV, and other equipment. Just outside, a series of professional kennels are perfect for housing beloved pets or hunting dogs.
The main garage features three oversize bays and additional storage for ATVs, snowboarding and ski gear, or hunting and fishing equipment. The entire home offers heated floors, whole house well water filtration, geothermal heating and cooling, and a Lutron lighting system for the ultimate convenience no matter what room you are in.
The main home’s heated decks allow for comfort and easy snow removal, while several balconies and patios offer plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Sip your morning cup while watching wild turkey, deer, great horned owls, and pileated woodpeckers throughout your 68 wooded acres.
Quail Hollow is the perfect retreat for nature lovers, offering peaceful seclusion while still being close enough to three bustling cities. The property is located equidistant to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
Located minutes from your luxurious cabin in the woods is the State College area, home to Pennsylvania State University, renowned for its business, law, and medical schools. In summer, hiking, biking, and ATV riding are the local past times; winter brings skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
With some of the most historic and culturally significant cities in the nation nearby, you’ll have access to world-class arts, entertainment, and business opportunities. Baltimore is home to Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Philadelphia is Pennsylvania’s economic hub, featuring the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and the corporate headquarters of companies such as CIGNA, Comcast, Pep Boys, and Boeing Rotorcraft Systems. The Pittsburgh Steelers, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the title of second-best U.S. city for intergenerational economic mobility are all great reasons to visit Quail Hollow’s nearest metropolitan area.
68-Acre Luxury Home For Sale In State College PA by Selling with No Reserve at Absolute Auction July 28th. Contact Supreme Auctions at 866-929-2243 to secure your reservation.
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5811 Ridgeview Dr Doylestown, PA 18902
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Bucks County Perfection – Centrally located minutes to Doylestown, the county seat, well known sister towns of New Hope and Lambertville both on the Delaware River plus all that this area has to offer. 70 minutes to NYC, 55 minutes to Philadelphia and 40 minutes to Princeton. This estate property is set on a 14+ acre parcel where privacy is shielded with large trees a long winding drive and flowing manicured lawns. The home is a modern day reproduction of the uber classic stone farmhouse. The home is energy efficient with geothermal zoned radiant heat. All of the boxes are checked for someones wish list. 10 ft ceilings throughout, world class design, voluminous rooms coupled with intimate spaces, walls of windows and French doors, magnificent kitchen, 4 chimneys featuring 5 fireplaces, an over the top wine cellar, home gym and finished basement. Every detail has been executed with top of the line materials and a well thought out design. A one of a kind property which must be seen to be appreciated.
243-279 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mendham Boro NJ - Real Estate Homes for Sale
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A winding driveway meanders past the renovated farmhouse, traverses an open meadow, crosses a cobblestone bridge and gently slopes to a wide cobbled parking court in front of the main residence. Beautifully sited amidst sweeping acreage along one of Mendham Borough’s most scenic roads, this Tuscan-style masterpiece commands glorious views of the surrounding countryside. The façade is a masterful blend of stone and stucco, adorned with a wood shingle roof and zinc gutters and leaders. Amidst the 13,000 square feet of luxurious living space, the homeowner and their architect have created rooms that feel intimate and inviting. Classic motifs such as beamed ceilings and stone mantelpieces have been beautifully blended with modern design touches. Throughout the residence, there is a breathtaking interplay between rustic and elegant, enhanced by the extensive use of natural finishes, handcrafted wrought iron, and designer lighting fixtures.
On every level, the thoughtful placement of windows captures the marvelous views of the natural beauty that surrounds the estate. One step inside the vestibule hints at the numerous architectural details and opulent appointments that grace each of the three finished floors. The walls in the gallery hall are covered in an aged plaster finish, while the hardwood flooring was handcrafted from antique oak wood beams. The gallery opens to a two-story great room with stone walls and a curved pewter bar top imported from France. The centerpiece of the room is a soaring fieldstone fireplace with a ten- foot hearth, beautifully balanced by a vaulted ceiling featuring wooden trusses and custom chandeliers. Tucked behind the great room, the wood paneled library offers privacy and inspirational panoramic views. Grand gatherings are easily envisioned and graciously accommodated in the formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room and outdoor terraces. The dining room is a stunning formal room with curved walls and a cove ceiling that was hand-painted in burnished copper by a local artist. The kitchen features custom oak cabinetry from Lancaster, Pennsylvania in an array of configurations that provide storage and conceal an assortment of upscale appliances. A massive center island topped in granite provides counter space for serious cooks as well as breakfast bar seating for informal dining. One wall in the kitchen is devoted to an enchanting inglenook with a gas fireplace and custom fitted pub benches tucked beside the fire. Completing the kitchen wing is a fully-equipped butler’s pantry, a powder room, laundry room, and a back hallway with fitted wardrobes that adjoins the attached four-car garage.
The entertainment level can be reached by elevator or by two sets of stairs from the gallery hall. One end features a movie theater and a billiards room that leads to the wine tasting room, wine cellar and wine bar. A vast game room with a wall of windows and two sets of French doors opens to the lower terrace and meticulously landscaped lawn. The exercise room at the other end of the hall has a curved wall of windows with views of the pool and spa. A cabana bath, two powder rooms and a pet shower room were thoughtfully incorporated into the floor plan on this level. A sports barn with a basketball court and a renovated four bedroom antique farmhouse are also located on the estate. Professionally landscaped beds and established perennials accent the cobbled parking court, lower terrace and pool. A lily pond forms the centerpiece of the manicured lawn behind the residence.
Mature specimen trees and deciduous plantings outline the perimeter of the property, enhancing the long views in all their natural glory. Mendham Township and Mendham Borough, commonly referred to as Mendham, are situated in the southern part of Morris County, a few miles from the county seat of Morristown.
This property is located along a scenic country road that leads from Mendham to Peapack-Gladstone, an area that is cherished for its natural beauty. An excellent school system, close proximity to a network of highways and Midtown Direct train service to New York from the stations in downtown Morristown and downtown Bernardsville add to the appeal of this central location. Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away by car.
Platinum Luxury Auctions: Suburban Retreat | McMurray, PA
RECENTLY OFFERED FOR $1.7 MILLION, NOW SELLING WITHOUT RESERVE! Just outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this 7-acre estate is uniquely situated to enjoy the best of city and country living. The estate, designed by Scholz and built in 2005 by Paragon Homes, has an elegant brick exterior and traditional detailing coupled with modern amenities. Five bedrooms, four full and two half baths span the main living area, while a finished basement provides extra space for recreation and relaxation. Features include a beautiful home theater, oak “pub bar” in the lower level lounge, 700-bottle wine cellar, butler’s pantry and gourmet kitchen in addition to hardwood floors and fine finishes throughout.
With a 1.2 acre pond and Chartiers Creek (a tributary of the Ohio River) bordering the wooded lot, this Property is a haven of privacy, but downtown Pittsburgh is only 25 minutes away. A number of nationally renowned chefs have returned to Pittsburgh recently, and restaurants such as Cure, Legume and Dish Osteria have lead the way in celebrating the exceptional bounty of the Allegheny Valley with local and seasonal produce. In addition to dining options ranging from casual to fine, entertainment is rich and varied with national tours, symphonies and art installations are available every night of the week.
Custom French Manor in Ligonier Valley
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Furnished French country manor on 22 acres of rolling hills in Ligonier Valley. This remarkable 7,171 square foot estate was designed by internationally renowned architect, Louis D. Astorino, and is perched atop Laurel mountaintop, presenting breathtaking, 12+ mile scenic views of the valley below. The home’s classic French style highlights elegant decor with vintage details, gleaming hardwood floors, five wood-burning fireplaces and spectacular views from every angle. The lavish first floor, at 3,944 square feet, has two master suite wings with over-sized bathrooms and two powder rooms, expansive chef's kitchen with customized cabinetry, two center islands, an interior wood-fired pizza oven, and a dining room in a rotunda of windows, ideal for gatherings with panoramic views. The second floor, at 3,227 square feet, features four guest suites, each with their own full bathroom, plus an art studio studded with cathedral ceilings and skylights, suitable for the most advantageous artist. The basement boasts a high-tech, climate controlled and refrigerated wine cellar with a 1,100+ wine bottle capacity and barcoded computer inventory system… ideal for the most established of wine collectors.
Immaculate gardens are accented by pristine topiaries and landscaped vignettes that invite you from the expansive patio to the spa-like pool, all overlooking the most impressive view of the land below. This home has hosted an array of dinner parties, providing al-fresco dining for intimate settings and starlight cocktails for larger affairs. “Lavender Fields,” as the current owners lovingly christened it, is truly a sight to behold… endless mountain views consume every window, providing a retreat tucked away for the most intimate of escapes. The grounds, lined with hundreds of thousands of old-growth trees, provide a five-star technicolor show with its leaves of Fall and refreshing Summer sanctuary with crystal skies and lush landscapes.
Ideally situated minutes from town, this residence is in the perfect location to immerse yourself in the best life that Ligioner has to offer… minutes from world-class golfing at the Laurel Valley Golf Club, Rolling Rock and the Ligonier Country Club and winter sports at Laurel Mountain; under an hour from famed Oakmont Country Club, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Seven Springs Resort, Falling Water and Ohiopyle State Park; and just a little over an hour’s drive from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Lambert's Winery --- Weston, WV
Stacy and I took a road trip to a West Virginia winery in Weston, WV. We went on Valentines's Day weekend. Wine is a great gift for any occasion in our house. Check out the nice WV scenery and the beauty of a small family owned winery.
ch 10) The Other Civil War
chapter 10: A People's History (Of The United States) Howard Zinn.
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Chapter 10, The Other Civil War, covers the Anti-Rent movement, the Dorr Rebellion, the Flour Riot of 1837, the Molly Maguires, the rise of labor unions, the Lowell girls movement, and other class struggles centered around the various depressions of the 19th century. He describes the abuse of government power by corporations and the efforts by workers to resist those abuses.
Philadelphia | Wikipedia audio article
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Philadelphia
00:04:08 1 History
00:15:14 2 Geography
00:15:23 2.1 Topography
00:17:19 2.2 Cityscape
00:17:27 2.2.1 City planning
00:20:00 2.2.2 Architecture
00:22:51 2.3 Climate
00:26:47 2.3.1 Air quality
00:28:12 3 Demographics
00:39:11 3.1 Religion
00:40:30 3.2 Languages
00:41:49 3.2.1 Dialect
00:42:45 4 Economy
00:46:17 5 Education
00:46:26 5.1 Primary and secondary education
00:48:51 5.2 Higher education
00:50:16 6 Culture
00:52:13 6.1 Arts
00:54:42 6.2 Music
00:57:07 6.3 Cuisine
00:58:45 7 Sports
01:03:20 8 Parks
01:04:17 9 Law and government
01:05:35 9.1 Courts
01:07:51 9.2 Politics
01:11:50 9.3 Crime
01:15:22 10 Media
01:15:31 10.1 Newspapers
01:17:17 10.2 Radio
01:18:49 10.3 Television
01:20:48 11 Infrastructure
01:20:57 11.1 Transportation
01:22:49 11.1.1 Airports
01:23:52 11.1.2 Roads
01:26:59 11.1.3 Bus service
01:27:42 11.1.4 Rail
01:29:24 11.1.5 Walk Score ranks
01:30:18 11.2 Utilities
01:34:02 12 Notable people
01:34:11 13 Sister Cities
01:35:49 14 Gallery
01:36:03 15 See also
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Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, within the Northeast megalopolis. The Delaware Valley's population of 7.2 million ranks it as the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States.William Penn, an English Quaker, founded the city in 1682 to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress, and the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. Several other key events occurred in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War including the First Continental Congress, the preservation of the Liberty Bell, the Battle of Germantown, and the Siege of Fort Mifflin. Philadelphia was one of the nation's capitals during the revolution, and served as temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction. In the 19th century, Philadelphia became a major industrial center and a railroad hub. The city grew from an influx of European immigrants, most of whom came from Ireland, Italy and Germany—the three largest reported ancestry groups in the city as of 2015. In the early 20th century, Philadelphia became a prime destination for African Americans during the Great Migration after the Civil War, as well as Puerto Ricans. The city's population doubled from one million to two million people between 1890 and 1950.
The Philadelphia area's many universities and colleges make it a top study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Philadelphia area had a gross domestic product of US$445 billion in 2017, the eighth-largest metropolitan economy in the United States. Philadelphia is the center of economic activity in Pennsylvania and is home to five Fortune 1000 companies. The Philadelphia skyline is expanding, with a market of almost 81,900 commercial properties in 2016, including several nationally prominent skyscrapers. Philadelphia has more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city. Fairmount Park, when combined with the adjacent Wissahickon Valley Park in the same watershed, is one of the largest contiguous urban park areas in the United States. The city is known for its arts, culture, cuisine, and colonial history, attracting 42 mil ...
Apples: A New England History
Rowan Jacobsen, Author; Knight Science Journalism Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
No other fruit embodies the horticultural and cultural range of the apple. Originally from the mountains of Kazakhstan, apples have seduced bees, intoxicated monks, nourished colonists, and inspired artists, from Paul Cézanne to Rudolf Blaschka, who created Harvard’s collection of botanically precise glass apples (now on view in the Glass Flowers gallery). James Beard Award-winning author, Rowan Jacobsen, will discuss his book, Apples of Uncommon Character, and will explore the surprising ways in which the apple has shaped New England history. Recorded May 3, 2018.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
00:04:07 1 History
00:15:14 2 Geography
00:15:23 2.1 Topography
00:17:18 2.2 Cityscape
00:17:27 2.2.1 City planning
00:20:00 2.2.2 Architecture
00:22:50 2.3 Climate
00:26:46 2.3.1 Air quality
00:28:12 3 Demographics
00:39:12 3.1 Religion
00:40:31 3.2 Languages
00:41:51 3.2.1 Dialect
00:42:46 4 Economy
00:46:18 5 Education
00:46:27 5.1 Primary and secondary education
00:48:52 5.2 Higher education
00:50:17 6 Culture
00:52:14 6.1 Arts
00:54:43 6.2 Music
00:57:08 6.3 Cuisine
00:58:46 7 Sports
01:03:21 8 Parks
01:04:18 9 Law and government
01:05:37 9.1 Courts
01:07:53 9.2 Politics
01:11:52 9.3 Crime
01:15:23 10 Media
01:15:32 10.1 Newspapers
01:17:18 10.2 Radio
01:18:50 10.3 Television
01:20:49 11 Infrastructure
01:20:58 11.1 Transportation
01:22:51 11.1.1 Airports
01:23:54 11.1.2 Roads
01:27:00 11.1.3 Bus service
01:27:43 11.1.4 Rail
01:29:25 11.1.5 Walk Score ranks
01:30:18 11.2 Utilities
01:34:02 12 Notable people
01:34:12 13 Sister Cities
01:35:49 14 Gallery
01:36:03 15 See also
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- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, within the Northeast megalopolis. The Delaware Valley's population of 7.2 million ranks it as the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States.William Penn, an English Quaker, founded the city in 1682 to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress, and the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. Several other key events occurred in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War including the First Continental Congress, the preservation of the Liberty Bell, the Battle of Germantown, and the Siege of Fort Mifflin. Philadelphia was one of the nation's capitals during the revolution, and served as temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction. In the 19th century, Philadelphia became a major industrial center and a railroad hub. The city grew from an influx of European immigrants, most of whom came from Ireland, Italy and Germany—the three largest reported ancestry groups in the city as of 2015. In the early 20th century, Philadelphia became a prime destination for African Americans during the Great Migration after the Civil War, as well as Puerto Ricans. The city's population doubled from one million to two million people between 1890 and 1950.
The Philadelphia area's many universities and colleges make it a top study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Philadelphia area had a gross domestic product of US$445 billion in 2017, the eighth-largest metropolitan economy in the United States. Philadelphia is the center of economic activity in Pennsylvania and is home to five Fortune 1000 companies. The Philadelphia skyline is expanding, with a market of almost 81,900 commercial properties in 2016, including several nationally prominent skyscrapers. Philadelphia has more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city. Fairmount Park, when combined with the adjacent Wissahickon Valley Park in the same watershed, is one of the largest contiguous urban park areas in the United States. The city is known for its arts, culture, cuisine, and colonial history, att ...
Orson Welles' The War of the Worlds radio drama - CBS October 30, 1938 - subtitled
The historic October 30, 1938 Halloween episode of the The Mercury Theatre on the Air CBS series by Orson Welles, based on H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds (1898), which caused much panic and even more debates on the influence of the mass media.
This specific video was created as a companion to the original recording and script, for the Science Fiction Seminar at the University of Athens Cinema Club and was screened on October 21, 2012 (Iris theater, ).
It seemed appropriate to upload it for the 75th anniversary of the broadcast, I hope non-native English speakers will find it useful for experiencing this work of art.
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The (extremely rough) subtitle syncing was done with the help of youtube's transcript synchronization service and some minor corrections from my part, since I haven't quite mastered any subtitle program. Perhaps in the future a better version will be uploaded.
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The History of Mr. Polly Audiobook by H. G. Wells | Audiobook with subtitles
A funny and touching account of the imaginative Mr. Polly who, bored and trapped in his conventional life, makes a U-turn –- and changes everything.
H.G. Wells’ early life as the son of a semi-insolvent shopkeeper and as a draper’s apprentice fueled his novels of the lower middle class: The Wheels of Chance (1896), Kipps (1905), and The History of Mr. Polly (1910). These works evoke the desperation of apprentices, clerks, and small traders in their monotonous toil behind shop counters. And, like Mr. Polly, his protagonists make a break from their mundane lives with more or less success.
H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific writer in history, general and science fiction, and politics. He was a lifelong socialist. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis)
The History of Mr. Polly
H. G. WELLS
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The Shadow by Arthur Stringer | Audiobook with subtitles
A manhunt for a bank robber takes a determined and fixated New York City detective on a gripping, globe-spanning adventure, with many plot twists along the way.
Arthur Stringer was a novelist, screenwriter and poet. He published 45 works of fiction and 15 other books in addition to writing numerous film scripts and articles. See:
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The Age of Innocence Audiobook by Edith Wharton | Audio book with subtitles
The Age of Innocence by Edith WHARTON.
Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction with this 1920 novel about Old New York society. Newland Archer is wealthy, well-bred, and engaged to the beautiful May Welland. But he finds himself drawn to May's cousin Ellen Olenska, who has been living in Europe and who has returned following a scandalous separation from her husband. (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)
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Cuisine of the United States | Wikipedia audio article
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Cuisine of the United States
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American cuisine reflects the history of the United States, blending the culinary contributions of various groups of people from around the world, including indigenous American Indians, African Americans, Asians, Europeans, Pacific Islanders, and South Americans. Early Native Americans utilized a number of cooking methods in early American Cuisine that have been blended with early European cooking methods to form the basis of American cuisine. The European settlement of the Americas yielded the introduction of a number of various ingredients, spices, herbs, and cooking styles to the latter. The various styles continued expanding well into the 19th and 20th centuries, proportional to the influx of immigrants from many different nations; this influx nurtured a rich diversity in food preparation throughout the country.
When the colonists came to the colonies, they farmed animals for clothing and meat in a similar fashion to what they had done in Europe. They had cuisine similar to their previous British cuisine. The American colonial diet varied depending on the settled region in which someone lived. Commonly hunted game included deer, bear, buffalo, and wild turkey. A number of fats and oils made from animals served to cook much of the colonial foods. Prior to the Revolution, New Englanders consumed large quantities of rum and beer, as maritime trade provided them relatively easy access to the goods needed to produce these items: rum was the distilled spirit of choice, as the main ingredient, molasses, was readily available from trade with the West Indies. In comparison to the northern colonies, the southern colonies were quite diverse in their agricultural diet.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Americans developed many new foods. During the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, c. 1890s–1920s, food production and presentation became more industrialized. One characteristic of American cooking is the fusion of multiple ethnic or regional approaches into completely new cooking styles. A wave of celebrity chefs began with Julia Child and Graham Kerr in the 1970s, with many more following after the rise of cable channels, such as the Food Network and Cooking Channel, in the late 20th century.