American Grub - Eats for Kids from All Fifty States [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Lynn Kuntz (Author), Jan Fleming (Author), Mark A. Hicks (Illustrator)

Book Description

$9.95 paperback * 1-58685-260-4 * March 8 x 9 in, 80 pp, Color Illustrations Throughout, Rights: W, Cookbook/Children's Activity What could be more fun than making Patty-Cake Crab Cakes from Maryland or Buenos Dias Tortillas from New Mexico? Eating them, of course! In this fun and easy-to-use cookbook for kids, the authors cover all fifty states and the foods for which they are known, as well as fifty fabulous recipes-one from each state. The recipes are simple to make, great tasting, and encourage children to explore their curiosity about each state and the origin of its unique food peculiarities. From Massachusetts' Sugar Baked Beans to Hawaii's Aloha-Bobs, it's all American Grub, and it's all covered in this entertaining book. American Grub includes general cooking and safety guidelines, charming color illustrations, and a recipe index, organized by type of food. Lynn Kuntz is the author of many fiction and nonfiction magazine articles, as well as an activity book for kids called The Naturalist's Handbook: Activities for Young Explorers. She lives with her husband and four children in Durango, Colorado. Jan Fleming is the author of The Durango Cookbook. She served as president of the Children's Museum in Durango, where she lives with her husband and two children. Mark A. Hicks has illustrated many publications and periodicals, including Sesame Street Magazine, U.S. Kids Magazine, and Kids Today (USA Today). He lives in Phoenix, Arizona. (20030219)

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...a fun and flavorful way for kids to enjoy a dose of American history. (Chicago Sun-Times )

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Contents You are where you eat 6 Read this before you cook 8 Home safe 10 States and Recipes: Alabama, 'Bama Butter 13 Alaska, Northwest Salmon Sandwiches 14 Arizona, Powwow Wow Bread 15 Arkansas, Watermelon Frappe 16 California, Chinatown Dragon Cakes 17 Colorado, Anasazi Bean Dip & Corny Tortillas 18 Connecticut, Dreamy Creamy Clam Chowder 20 Delaware, Punkin' Chunkin' Cheesecake 21 Florida, Sunshine Juice 23 Georgia, Peaches Sunny-side up 24 Hawaii, Aloha-bobs 25 Idaho, Cheesy Spuds 26 Illinois, Deep-dish Pizza Pie 28 Indiana, Back-to-basics Brunch 30 Iowa, Popzacorn Balls 31 Kansas, Crunchy Sunflower Cereal 32 Kentucky, Finger-lickin' Chicken 33 Louisiana, Down-on-the-bayou Gumbo 34 Maine, Hard-rock Candy 36 Maryland, Patty-cake Crab Cakes 38 Massachusetts, Sugar-baked Beans 39 Michigan, Snap, Crackle, Crunch Snack 40 Minnesota, Minne Meatballs 41 Mississippi, Mississippi Mud Pie 42 Missouri, Show-me Cream 'n' Cone 43 Montana, Mountain Man Jerky 45 Nebraska, Cornhusker Burgers 46 Nevada, Gold Nugget Flan 48 New Hampshire, True Blue Soup 50 New Jersey, It's the Berries 51 New Mexico, Buenos Dias Tortillas 52 New York, Delish Deli Duo 53 North Carolina, Sweetie Pie Potatoes 54 North Dakota, Little Mac & Big Cheese 55 Ohio, Dogs in a Blanket 56 Oklahoma, Sooner Sloppies 57 Oregon, Very Cherry & Cream 59 Pennsylvania, Dutch-treat Funnel Cakes 60 Rhode Island, Little Rhody Fried Egg-in-a-hole 62 South Carolina, Good-for-the-Soul Grits 64 South Dakota, Flappin' Jacks 65 Tennessee, Super Southern Pecan Pie 67 Texas, Lone Star Chili & Tex-Mex Crackers 68 Utah, Buzzy Bee Salad Dressing 70 Vermont, Nutty Maple Brittle 71 Virginia, Saucy Down-home Country Ham 72 Washington, Juicy Baked Apple Treat 73 West Virginia Mam Mia Spaghetti 74 Wisconsin, Moo Soup 76 Wyoming, Cowboy Stew 78 Just a reminder 79 Index by type of food 80

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher (January 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586852604
• ISBN-13: 978-1586852603
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious Recipes and Whimsical Art, December 9, 2004

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Grub - Eats for Kids from All Fifty States (Paperback)

If you are looking for a recipe book that will be perfect for ages 8 and up, then this book will give your child ideas for recipes from all fifty states. I took to the kitchen at a very young age and a book like this might inspire a child to create their own recipes. Many children think of cooking as great fun, so this book could save you a lot of cooking time.

This book will also appeal to cookbook collectors because you can learn about all the fifty states through the whimsical drawings and extra fun information. Children will enjoy reading this book and learn how to cook safely. There are tips throughout, little cartoons and likeable characters.

Recipes to look forward to making:

Crunchy Sunflower Cereal
Patty-Cake Crab Cakes
Mississippi Mud Pie
True Blue Soup (Not the one made by Bridget ;) This one is made with blueberries and it more of a dessert.
Good-For-The-Soul Grits (This recipe has cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese and it not your ordinary Grit recipe.)

This book made me really hungry for Sloppie Joes. That is a meal kids rarely forget and my husband begs me to make. I remember the scent drifting down the hallways of my friend's apartment building. Her mom gave me a recipe and the one in this book looks very similar.

The recipe for Funnel Cakes definitely needs adult assistance because you are frying batter in hot oil. So, some of these recipes do need adult supervision. At the start of the recipe, there is a note about parental supervision where needed.

Might arrive with a USA Cookie Cutter. The inside front cover has a recipe for All-American Sugar Cookies and says you can use the attached cookie cutter with this recipe.

Completely filled with color illustrations and delicious recipes kids and adults will love making.

~The Rebecca Review