Encouraging Hearts and Home: Eating Our Way Through the 50 States

When my boys were younger and we began homeschooling we checked out a few recipe books from our library about eating our way through the 50 states... I don't think we ever quite made it all the way through any of them since my boys were like most little kids and pretty picky about what they ate.  But when I saw so many different and yummy recipes linked up with us last week that represented different parts of the United States I just knew I HAD to feature them! 

And Now, It's Time for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!  

 

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's shine a positive light!



Most viewed from last week:

Max and Ben by Handmade in Israel



Some of my favorites from last week:


Vermont Maple Cream Pie by The Lazy Gastronome 


Huli Huli Chicken by Homemade on a Weeknight



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  • Visit a few other bloggers and show them your support. We all love getting comments, and who knows what inspiration you may find? Be sure to share the love--that's what a blog hop is all about!
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  • If you are interested in co-hosting, contact Linda at Apron Strings & Other Things!


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  1. HollyApril 21, 2022 at 5:37 AM

    Love it! Sharing a link from Lancaster, PA (Amish Country) from a few years back- the food is one of the highlights of the area!

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    1. Joanne April 21, 2022 at 12:46 PM

      Oh I can't wait to read that! I used to visit Amish country with my grandmother quite often and I have such fond memories of that area.

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  2. Michele MorinApril 21, 2022 at 7:39 AM

    We used to include a cooking component with our geography units, too! Ate some.pretty interesting food...

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    1. Joanne April 21, 2022 at 12:46 PM

      We have too! I still want to try/find cheese curds. We never did figure out a way to try them here.

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  3. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 21, 2022 at 8:57 AM

    Thanks again for hosting this lovely party every week! I know how much time goes into doing so and I want you to know that it is greatly appreciated!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 21, 2022 at 9:06 AM

    What a fun project you started with your boys of cooking through the 50 states. I like that idea, Joanne. Thank you for hosting your party and have a great week!

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    1. Joanne April 21, 2022 at 12:47 PM

      It was a fun way to learn a bit about what foods come from where too.

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  5. Shelbee on the EdgeApril 21, 2022 at 9:18 AM

    I love your feature theme, Joanne, and the idea of eating your way through 50 states!

    Shelbee

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  6. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 21, 2022 at 9:48 AM

    Yes, that must have been fun trying out different recipes from our 50 states. I hope you enjoy the rest of the week Joanne.

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    1. Joanne April 21, 2022 at 12:47 PM

      It sure was! We tried a more global food from around the world unit a time or two also.

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  7. Treat and TrickApril 21, 2022 at 10:28 AM

    Thanks for hosting, love the theme and glad to try out new recipes....

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  8. Donna ReidlandApril 21, 2022 at 11:11 AM

    I always love finding new recipes!

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  9. Maya KuzmanApril 21, 2022 at 12:24 PM

    Thank you for hosting, Joanne! Eating through 50 states must be an interesting collection of recipes!

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    1. Joanne April 21, 2022 at 12:48 PM

      There were a surprising number of cookbooks dedicated to eating your way through the United States and we pulled from a few different ones.

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  10. Kim CarberryApril 21, 2022 at 2:27 PM

    America really does have some amazing food. I love the sound of the Vermont Maple Cream Pie. Yum, yum x

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    1. Joanne April 22, 2022 at 6:28 AM

      I thought that sounded delicious too; and I'm not usually a maple syrup fan but maple cream?? That sounds pretty good.

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  11. Tea With JenniferApril 21, 2022 at 7:16 PM

    I love that idea!
    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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