Eat Your Way Through the USA

What’s the best part of any vacation? The food, of course!

From Maryland crab cakes and Idaho potato dishes to Louisiana’s Cajun cooking and Southern favorites such as fried catfish and black-eyed peas, every part of the country has its own culinary traditions. Now your family can taste its way across America without leaving the dining room table!

The newly refreshed 2026 edition of Eat Your Way Through the USA commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with an all-new cover, an updated patriotic red-and-blue interior, and revised food facts.

More than a cookbook, Eat Your Way Through the USA is a hands-on, taste-buds-first approach to geography. Students discover how each state’s geography, climate, agriculture, history, and culture influence the foods people grow, prepare, and enjoy.

Experience a meal inspired by each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Explore Wisconsin’s dairy and beef industries before preparing garlic cheese rolls with ribs and sauerkraut. Discover how California’s climate and agriculture shape its cuisine, then enjoy a meal featuring fresh fruits and vegetables. It is a memorable—and delicious—way to bring geography home.

Each state section includes recipes for a complete meal. Some feature a salad, main dish, and dessert, while others include a main dish, vegetable, and bread. Several states also offer bonus recipes for breakfast foods, snacks, and other regional favorites.

The recipes are easy to follow and ideal for family participation. Younger cooks can help with age-appropriate steps while developing practical kitchen skills, confidence, and pride in preparing a meal together.

Interesting food facts accompany each state, adding another layer of discovery to the cooking experience. The updated two-color interior makes the recipes and activities engaging while remaining easy to read and use.

The spiral-bound print edition lies flat on the counter for convenient cooking. This title is available as a spiral-bound book, a digital download, or both.

Add Eat Your Way Through the USA to your U.S. geography studies, tie on your apron, and begin a delicious journey across America!