Cooking Around the Country: USA Regional Recipes and Fun Activities (Cooking with Kids)

Kids will discover the fun and adventure of making delicious recipes that celebrate America's food. From coast to coast, this cookbook offers kids ages 9-15 a variety of recipes that will not only satisfy their taste buds, but also encourage them to learn about the foods of different parts of the country. They will:

- learn where their food comes from
-how to make easy dishes using ingredients found locally
- see how the cultures and history have shaped American cuisine

Here is what's inside:

- Authentic recipes from each region of the country
- Fun activities and interesting facts about food production and geography
- Easy versions of more complex dishes
- A link to school curriculum areas such as geography, science, math, and American history
- A way to "travel" and taste the diverse flavors of foods throughout the country

This book is important because:

- Kids live in a multicultural world. Help them get exposed to other tastes.
- Foods from different regions of the country celebrate America's diversity.
- From Kansas City Barbecue to Best Salmon Bake, children can engage with the history of America
- Helps kids make a mental/physical connection with the different geographic regions of the country.
- Helps them understand how the different cultures in America came to co-exist yet continue to celebrate their uniqueness.

This cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy working with food and expanding their kitchen experiences. It is ideal for both home and school. Family and school friends of all ages will enjoy the tasty recipes and engaging activities.

Don't wait, scroll to the top of the page and click the Buy Now button to embark on a delicious journey through the United States.

Amy Houts now lives in rural northwest Missouri, although she was born in New York and lived in many different states. These different regions of the country helped her experience the wide variety and abundance of food from different cultures. She is the author of numerous articles and more than two dozen children's books.