Take a Tasty Tour of America s 50 States 1. In what state were both the lollipop and the hamburger-on-a-bun invented? 2. Where do the largest watermelons grow and what s the distance record for spitting watermelon seeds? How big is the world s largest potato chip and where is it now? 3. There s more to cuisine in America than just burgers and fries. Here s a mouthwatering journey across the United States where you ll discove and learn how to make fabulous foods from every part of the country. Treat yourself to such simple, kid-tested recipes as: * Banana Berry Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup from Vermont * Key Lime Pie from Florida * Deep Dish Pizza from Illinois The United States Cookbook is a delicious mixture of fun food trivia, fascinating tidbits about each state s history and traditions, and yummy recipes you can cook yourself. What a great way to stuff your face and feed your brain at the same time! ANSWERS: 1. Connecticut. 2. Hope, Arkansas. The record is 30 feet. 3. 25 feet long and 14 feet wide. 3. It s in the Potato Museum, Blackfoot, Idaho

JOAN DAMICO is a cooking instructor at Kings Cookingstudio in New Jersey and an educational consultant. </P> KAREN EICH DRUMMOND, Ed.D., R.D., is a registered dietitian and the author of several adult cookbooks. The two have coauthored Wileys The Science Chef, The Science Chef Travels Around the World, The Math Chef, and The Healthy Body Cookbook.</P>

About this Book

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DISCOVERING THE KITCHEN

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Tools of the Trade

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Cooking Skills

Cutting

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Measuring

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Mixing

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Stovetop Cooking

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Cracking and Separating Eggs

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Safety Rules

Around the Stove and Oven

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Using Any Appliance

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Using a Microwave Oven

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Using a Knife

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Cleaning Up

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PART 1 NEW ENGLAND

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Connecticut---The Constitution State

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Election Day Cake

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Maine---The Pine Tree State

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Blueberry Cornbread

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Massachusetts---The Bay State

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Boston Baked Beans

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New Hampshire---The Granite State

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Raspberry and Apple Cobbler

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Rhode Island---The Ocean State

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Coffee Milkshakes

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Vermont---The Green Mountain State

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Banana Berry Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup

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PART 2 THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC

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Delaware---The First State

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Classic Gingerbread Squares

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Maryland---The Old Line State

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Maryland Baked Crab Cakes

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New Jersey---The Garden State

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Italian Submarine Sandwiches

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New York---The Empire State

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Waldorf Salad

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Pennsylvania---The Keystone State

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Philadelphia Soft Pretzels

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PART 3 THE SOUTH

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Alabama---The Heart of Dixie

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Arkansas---The Land of Opportunity

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Chocolate Rice Pudding

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Florida---The Sunshine State

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Key Lime Pie

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Georgia---The Peach State

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Peanutty Peanut Butter and Banana Bread

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Kentucky---The Bluegrass State

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Kentucky Burgoo

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Louisiana---The Pelican State

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New Orleans Pain Perdu

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Mississippi---The Magnolia State

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Mississippi Mud Pie

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North Carolina---The Tar Heel State

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North Carolina BBQ

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South Carolina---The Palmetto State

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Peach Roll

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Tennessee---The Volunteer State

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German Patato Salad

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Virginia---The Old Dominion

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Virginia Ham with Cherry Sauce

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West Virginia---The Mountain State

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Golden Delicious Apple Pie

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PART 4 THE MIDWEST

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Illinois---The Prairie State

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Deep-Dish Pizza

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Indiana---The Hoosier State

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Bread Pudding

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lowa---The Hawkeye State

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Corn Dogs

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Kansas---Midway U.S.A.

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Grilled Swiss Cheeseburger with Sliced Mushrooms

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Michigan---The Wolverine State

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Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce in a Tortilla Shell

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Minnesota---The Land of 10,000 Lakes

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Swedish Meatballs

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Missouri---The Show Me State

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Black Walnut Quickbread

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Nebraska---The Cornhusker State

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Reuben Sandwich

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North Dakota---The Flickertail State

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Macaroni and Cheese

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Ohio---The Buckeye State

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Cincinnati Chili over Pasta

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South Dakota---The Land of Infinite Variety

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Cornmeal Mush with Molasses

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Wisconsin---America's Dairyland

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Wisconsin Cheddar Dill Puffs

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PART 5 THE SOUTHWEST

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Arizona---The Grand Canyon State

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Cheese Quesadilla with Vegetables

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New Mexico---The Land of Enchantment

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Taco Soup

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Oklahoma---The Sooner State

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Peanut Blondie Bars

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Texas---The Lone Star State

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Spicy Barbecue Sauce

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PART 6 THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

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Colorado---The Centennial State

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Denver Sandwich

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Idaho---The Gem State

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Baked Sliced Potatoes

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Montana---Big Sky Country

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Cheyenne Batter Bread

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Nevada---The Sagebrush State

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Onion Rings

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Utah---The Beehive State

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Mallo-Mallo Fudge Squares

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Wyoming---The Cowboy State

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Rancher's Beef Pot Pies

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PART 7 THE PACIFIC STATES

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Alaska---The Last Frontier

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Baked Salmon

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California---The Golden State

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Classic Caesar Salad

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Hawaii---The Aloha State

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Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

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Oregon---The Beaver State

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Cranberry Cookie Bars

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Washington---The Evergreen State

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Baked Apples

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Index

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