Tasting Pennsylvania: Favorite Recipes from the Keystone State

A Delicious Journey Through the Keystone State

Tasting Pennsylvania is your ticket to a culinary road trip through one of America's most food-diverse states. From Philly to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between, this beautifully photographed cookbook brings you 99 mouth-watering recipes that showcase Pennsylvania's rich food heritage—iconic classics, innovative fusions, and everything in between.

• Authentic PA flavors from top restaurants, B&Bs, cafés, and breweries
• Easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks of every skill level
• Local favorites reimagined, like Old Forge-Style Pizza, Shoofly Pie, and PA Dutch Dandelion Salad
• Modern and seasonal dishes like Summer Corn Tartine and Zucchini Shepherd's Pie
• Stunning photography by Alison Conklin that brings every dish to life
• Perfect for foodies, travelers, and proud Pennsylvanians

"Carrie reminds us that it's not just cheesesteaks and pierogies . . . she makes it approachable and exciting for the home cook."
—Erin Shea, manager-owner, and Lee Chizmar, chef-owner, Bolete Restaurant and Mister Lee's Noodles

Whether you grew up in Pennsylvania or just love good food, Tasting Pennsylvania will fill your kitchen with heart, heritage, and unforgettable flavor.

Carrie Havranek spent time in Lancaster County, Philadelphia, and up and down the river towns along the Delaware River as a child and young adult, so it was no surprise when her journalism career started with an internship at Rodale, in Emmaus. She will go out of her way for fresh, local food. Her writing has appeared in Edible Philly, the Kitchn, and Lucky Peach among other places. She works as an associate editor at Simply Recipes, where she develops, edits, and writes recipes. Carrie lives in Easton, Pennsylvania, with her twin boys and two cats.

Alison Conklin is a food, portrait, and wedding photographer. For Tasting Pennsylvania, she used a Fujifilm GFX 50s, a medium-format digital camera. This is Alison's fourth book as a photographer. When not behind a lens, Alison can be found in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, with her husband, two teenage sons, and two Great Danes.

Maria Rodale is an American businesswoman and author who served as chief executive officer and chairman of Rodale, Inc., an Emmaus, Pennsylvania–based publisher of health, wellness, and environmental content.