Heartland Heartburn From Barbecued Snoots to Whitefish Jerky - the Weird And Wonderful Foods of the Midwest And Why We Love Them

Neither bland nor forgettable, Midwestern food is, in fact, quite inventive. Heartland Heartburn celebrates these quirky delicacies, including encased meats such as goetta and judka; Smoky Spam Cheeseball and other holiday delights; jerkies galore; corndogs, ProntoPups, and other foods-on-a-stick; surprising choices from the deep fryer; random body parts like snoots and souse; and burgoo, which begs the question, Is it wild game or just a small rodent? Recipes, restaurant listings, and a buyer's guide help adventurous eaters everywhere enjoy these regional favorites.Simonds, Dawn is the author of 'Heartland Heartburn From Barbecued Snoots to Whitefish Jerky - the Weird And Wonderful Foods of the Midwest And Why We Love Them', published 2006 under ISBN 9781578601660 and ISBN 1578601665.