One of the most fun, funny, and sneakily accurate things I've read this year.
-Rachel Barnard, Reedsy Discovery

Funny, often insightful guide to American groceries, state-by-state.- BookLife (Publishers Weekly)Ever stood frozen in a grocery aisle, paralyzed by 37 types of orange juice or milk options that require a PhD to decode? Welcome to America-the land of freedom, fries, and fifty wildly different grocery store [...] this delightfully quirky road trip, Robert Okine trades tourist traps for frozen food sections and souvenir shops for snack aisles. With the eyes of a global nomad and the wit of your favorite stand-up comic, he journeys state by state-from California's kale sanctuaries to Texas' brisket emporiums, from Vermont's maple-syrup serenity to Florida's hot mess of sunshine and Spam.Forget Michelin stars-this is a love letter to the humble grocery store, where culture, identity, and chaos collide under fluorescent lights. It's anthropology with a shopping cart, humor with heart, and America like you've never seen it: through the absurd abundance of almond milks, the regional pride of ranch dressings, and the soulful confessions of hot bars and deli counters.Whether you're a curious traveler, a cultural junkie, or just someone who's ever yelled "WHY are there eight kinds of frozen waffles?"-this book is for [...] your reusable bags, buckle your snack belt, and prepare to laugh, nod, and crave a cheese curd you've never tasted.Because in the U.S.A., one thing's for sure: you'll always have options.