Food Festival, U.S.A.: Red, White, & Blue Ribbon Recipes from All 50 States

This is a fantastic book filled with great recipes. It serves as the perfect guide to America's food festivals. And the recipes, despite what the "official" review above states, are simple and easy. This book is not meant to serve as a replacement for the Joy of Cooking or Betty Crocker, therefore basic instructions in the art of cooking are not presented. By the way, if you can read, you can cook! These are recipes made by real people and eaten by real people. And those I have tried are delicious. Of course, there are a few that I think the author presented for local color, and that's fine. It all comes together, giving the reader a true taste of America.

Get a copy of this book if you are planning a trip anywhere in the US this summer. Loads of ideas for enjoying local festivals all over the country and recipes as well. Get to know the locals, by tasting their tasty specialties!Lots of detail, up to date for 2002.