USA: The Land with at Least 50 Options
Robert Okine
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 experiences.
In 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 you.
Grab 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.
Duration - 2h 54m.
Author - Robert Okine.
Narrator - Kevin Clay.
Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Robert Okine ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Robert Okine
Kevin Clay
USA The Land With At Least 50 Options
Fifty Options Press
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
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 experiences. In 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 you. Grab 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. Duration - 2h 54m. Author - Robert Okine. Narrator - Kevin Clay. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Robert Okine ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:16
Preface: Aisles of America
Duración:00:01:24
Introduction
Duración:00:01:50
Chapter 1: California – Avocado Everything & Almond Milk Decisions
Duración:00:03:14
Chapter 2: New York – So Many Options, So Little Time
Duración:00:03:06
Chapter 3: Texas – Go Big or Buy Bigger
Duración:00:03:07
Chapter 4: Hawaii – Spam, Seaweed & Sunset Snacks
Duración:00:03:04
Chapter 5: Florida – Chaos, Sunshine, and 37 Types of Orange Juice
Duración:00:02:58
Chapter 6: Oregon – Hipster Aisles and Hemp Milk Hype
Duración:00:03:20
Chapter 7: Wisconsin – Cheese Aisle Royalty
Duración:00:02:56
Chapter 8: Iowa – Cornfields, Casseroles & Cereal Aisle Shock
Duración:00:03:06
Chapter 9: Montana – Big Sky, Big Steaks, Bigger Freezers
Duración:00:02:50
Chapter 10: Utah – Cereal Walls and Family-Sized Everything
Duración:00:03:10
Chapter 11: Louisiana – Creole, Cajun & Crawfish Choices
Duración:00:03:01
Chapter 12: Vermont – Maple Syrup and Minimalism
Duración:00:02:57
Chapter 13: Alaska – Frozen Aisles & Wild Catches
Duración:00:03:05
Chapter 14: New Jersey – Pork Roll, Produce Wars & Deli Drama
Duración:00:03:40
Chapter 15: Nevada – Jackpots, Jerky & 24-Hour Everything
Duración:00:03:02
Chapter 16: Idaho – Potatoes, Pantry Pride & Practical Magic
Duración:00:03:01
Chapter 17: Minnesota – Tater Tot Hotdish & 10,000 Ketchups
Duración:00:03:12
Chapter 18: New Mexico – Red or Green? Yes.
Duración:00:03:00
Chapter 19: South Carolina – Grits, Greens & Grocery Gossip
Duración:00:02:55
Chapter 20: Pennsylvania – Cheesesteaks, Pretzels & Amish Gold
Duración:00:03:07
Chapter 21: Arizona – Hot Salsa & Hydration Stations
Duración:00:03:12
Chapter 22: Kentucky – Biscuits, Bourbon & Bizarre Brand Loyalty
Duración:00:03:10
Chapter 23: Massachusetts – Iced Coffee in Winter & Harvard in the Snacks
Duración:00:03:11
Chapter 24: North Dakota – Snow Prep, Meat & Mild Salsa Confidence
Duración:00:03:12
Chapter 25: Washington – Rain, Roast & Recyclables
Duración:00:03:18
Chapter 26: Tennessee – Hot Chicken, Hotter Sauce & Grocery Soul
Duración:00:03:04
Chapter 27: Nebraska – Flatlands, Full Carts & Casserole Commitments
Duración:00:03:09
Chapter 28: Indiana – Jello Pride & Fairground Flavor
Duración:00:03:13
Chapter 29: Mississippi – Butter, Biscuits & Bless-Your-Heart Bargains
Duración:00:03:36
Chapter 30: Kansas – Storm-Proof Stews & Prairie Pantry Power
Duración:00:03:06
Chapter 31: Rhode Island – Small State, Big Taste, Coffee Milk Nation
Duración:00:03:15
Chapter 32: Oklahoma – Fried Bologna & Cowboy Comfort
Duración:00:03:09
Chapter 33: Colorado – Altitude Snacks & Peak Performance Aisles
Duración:00:03:31
Chapter 34: Maine – Lobster Rolls, Flannel Vibes & Cold-Weather Carts
Duración:00:03:26
Chapter 35: Arkansas – Gravy, Grits & Grocery Gospel
Duración:00:03:16
Chapter 36: West Virginia – Pepperoni Rolls, Pinto Beans & Mountain Cart Magic
Duración:00:03:40
Chapter 37: South Dakota – Bison, Beans & Big-Hearted Buggies
Duración:00:03:38
Chapter 38: Delaware – Crab Cakes, Chicken & Coastal Cart Energy
Duración:00:03:33
Chapter 39: Alabama – Butter, Blessings & Biscuit Cart Brilliance
Duración:00:03:26
Chapter 40: Missouri – Ribs, Ravioli & Show-Me Shopping Swagger
Duración:00:03:40
Chapter 41: Georgia – Sweet Tea, Peach Pride & Soulful Grocery Swagger
Duración:00:03:38
Chapter 42: Ohio – Buckeyes, Brats & Cart-Wheeling Comfort
Duración:00:03:23
Chapter 43: Illinois – Deep Dish, Deli Swag & Full-Flavored Fundamentals
Duración:00:03:43
Chapter 44: Wyoming – Meat, Mountains & Frontier-Grade Groceries
Duración:00:03:26
Chapter 45: North Carolina – Biscuits, BBQ & Aisle-by-Aisle Allegiance
Duración:00:03:42
Chapter 46: Maryland – Crab Cakes, Old Bay & Coastal Cart Swagger
Duración:00:03:26
Chapter 47: Virginia – Ham, History & Cart Dual Citizenship
Duración:00:03:20
Chapter 48: Michigan – Cherries, Coney Dogs & Cart-Toting Grit
Duración:00:03:47
Chapter 49: New Hampshire – Maple, Flannel & Cart-Down-By-the-Creek Energy
Duración:00:03:43
Chapter 50: Connecticut – Coastal Calm, Cider Feels & Cart-Class in Session
Duración:00:03:51
Bonus Chapter: Washington, DC – Suits, Snacks & Grocery-State Diplomacy
Duración:00:03:34
The Checkout – More Than Just Groceries
Duración:00:01:32
About the Author
Duración:00:00:59
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:21