New England
States in the region include:
 Connecticut
 Maine
 Massachusetts
 New Hampshire
 Rhode Island
 Vermont
New England
Geography:
 Rocky coasts
 Lobsters, crabs, clams, and other shellfish
Mountainous
 Forested
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 Wild turkeys, geese, ducks,
and pheasants
New England
Common Recipes:
 Clam chowder
 New England boiled dinner
Johnnycakes
 Combination of meat, potatoes, onions,
carrots, beets, cabbage
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Johnnycakes
 Cornmeal flatbread
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Succotash
 Combination of corn and lima beans
New England
Cultural Influences:
 British
 Native Americans
Mid-Atlantic
States in the region include:
 Delaware
 Maryland
 New Jersey
 New York
 Pennsylvania
Mid-Atlantic
Geography:
 Rich, fertile land for farming
 Apples, peaches, beans, cranberries,
tomatoes, onions, asparagus, cucumbers,
peas, and melons
Mid-Atlantic
Common Recipes:
 Philly Cheesesteak
 Maryland Crab Cakes
 Chicken and dumplings
 Doughnuts
 Coleslaw
Mid-Atlantic
Cultural Influences:
 Dutch
 German
 Swedish
 British
South
States in the region include:
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Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
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Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
South
Geography:
 Mild climate
 Waters
 Catfish, bass, trout, crabs, crayfish, oysters,
shrimp
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Forests
 Squirrel, goose, and turkey
South
Common Recipes:
 Soul food
 Okra, grits, greens, pork, and sweet potato
pie
Gumbo
 Jambalaya
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South
Cultural Influences:
 France
 England
 Ireland
 Scotland
 Spain
 Africa
Midwest
States in the region include:
 Indiana
 Nebraska
 Illinois
 North Dakota
 Iowa
 Ohio
 Kansas
 Oklahoma
 Michigan
 South Dakota
 Minnesota
 Wisconsin
 Missouri
Midwest
Geography:
 Rich soil, good climate
 Known for its plains
 “bread-basket” of America
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Freshwater lakes
 Trout, bass, walleye, perch, haddock,
croppie, cod, blue gill
Midwest
Common Recipes:
 Cincinnati chili
 Macaroni and cheese
 Chicken pot pie
 Corn on the cob
Midwest
Cultural Influences:
 German
 British
 Hungarians
 Belgians
West/Southwest
States in the region include:
 Arizona
 Nevada
 California
 New Mexico
 Colorado
 Texas
 Idaho
 Utah
 Montana
 Wyoming
West/Southwest
Geography:
 Deserts
 Peppers
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Mountains
 Antelope, rabbit, deer, and pheasant
Plateaus
 Oil fields
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West/Southwest
Common Recipes:
 Barbequed foods
 Tamales
 Sopapillas
 Sweet fried pastries
West/Southwest
Cultural Influences:
 Native Americans
 Corn, squash and beans
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Spaniards
 Cattle, sheep, saffron, olive oil, and anise
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Mexican
 Red and green peppers
Pacific Coast
States in the region include:
 Alaska
 California
 Oregon
 Washington
Pacific Coast
Geography:
 Vary in climate
 Rich soil, warm climate, and adequate
rainfall
 Abundance of fruits and vegetables
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Ocean/lakes
 Tuna, salmon, lobster, crab, shrimp, and
oysters
Pacific Coast
Common Recipes:
 Chop Suey
 Sourdough bread
 Sushi
 Avocado
 Blackberry Pie
Pacific Coast
Cultural Influences:
 Chinese
 Japanese
 Korean
 Polynesian
 Mexican
Hawaiian Islands
States in the region include:
 Hawaii 
Hawaiian Islands
Geography:
 Fertile soil
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 Pineapple and sugarcane
Steep cliffs
 Ocean
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Hawaiian Islands
Common Recipes:
 Kalua puaa
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 Whole pig
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Poi
 Paste made from root of the taro plant
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Kamano lomi
 Salmon mashed with tomatoes and green
onions
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Haupia
 Milk, sugar, cornstarch, and coconut pudding
Hawaiian Islands
Cultural Influences:
 Polynesian
 Coconuts and breadfruit
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Chinese
 Rice, bean sprouts, cabbage, soybeans,
snow peas
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European
 Chicken and pork