Inspiring ingredients.
From the chilly waters of Alaska to the fertile soils of California, and from the coastal prairies of Louisiana to the New England mountain tops, America’s vast landscapes are packed with productive land and natural resources as well as the climates to support and nourish agricultural harvests.
The United States is a major global supplier of a diverse array of food products. To this end, Savor the States is on a mission to showcase the quality, variety, diversity, and abundance of food and drink from the United States. Farmers, fishermen, and producers provide high-quality, cost-competitive food products to customers around the world. Their work helps feed a growing global population as well as supporting rural communities, local economies, and millions of jobs in related industries. From walnuts to almonds, grapefruit to cranberries, and dairy to distilleries, retailers and restaurants around the world are now promoting U.S. origin on packets and menus. No longer just a legal requirement, U.S. origin is proof of authentic provenance for consumers.
In recent times, we have seen the impact that climate change can have on our food systems and food security, which in turn impacts the livelihoods of our food producers. U.S. producers are making climate-smart solutions a priority to sustain their families, their businesses, and their communities, as well as those around the globe. Nearly 80 countries have joined the initiative AIM for Climate which has garnered investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
Against that backdrop, this book celebrates the success of U.S. food and drink and explores how it is savoured in countries across the world. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) offices as well as U.S. exporters and promoters, this book curates a selection of vibrant, easy-to-cook, and delicious recipes.
Today, food culture in the USA is a melting pot of global influences with a uniquely American twist. This book shines a light on the family farms and farm workers who tend the land and provide food for plates across the U.S. and U.K. Savor the States shares recipe inspiration from celebrated chefs who recreate classic American fare and introduce us to creative new recipes. It celebrates hop growers and hip craft brewers, wine growers and cocktail makers and shakers. Finally, in an era when we strive to know more about where our food comes from, it shares news on the policies and practices that shape U.S. food production.
Savor the States represents thousands of U.S. producers who bring American agricultural products to consumers around the globe. It is the social and digital arm of the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service’s post in the United Kingdom, promoting agricultural trade between the U.S. and the U.K.
This book has all those laudable credentials but it’s also a great cookbook and that’s why it will be appreciated beyond the shores of the USA. The recipes are an eclectic bunch and there is something for everybody. The ingredients can easily be found in good supermarkets or online and the dishes are easy to prepare.
I have quite a few Savor the States ‘pick of the book’ recipes. Jerk Chicken with Rice, Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon Ceviche with Mango, Chili, and Cilantro (coriander), Crispy Black Lentil Falafel Bites, and Five-Flavored Long-Life Noodles are on my list, although there are no recipes here that don’t appeal.
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