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