A Culinary History of Iowa: Sweet Corn, Pork Tenderloins, Maid-Rites & More

Name: A Culinary History of Iowa: Sweet Corn, Pork Tenderloins, Maid-Rites & More
Price: 10.81 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (139 reviews)
Author: Maulsby, Darcy Dougherty

by Maulsby, Darcy Dougherty

Memoir Cookbooks

4.6 (139)

4.6 stars from 139 reviews

198 pages~3.3 hr readPublished by Arcadia Publishing

$10.81Near peak price

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

Hidden GemHighly rated but flying under the radar. Fewer readers have found this one yet.

Price history: $2.99 – $11.99

While not the biggest discount we've seen for this book, it's still a great deal and we recommend grabbing it before price returns to its normal range.

Price range: $2.99 – $11.99

Buy on Amazon - $10.81

0 readers are tracking this book's price

Fans of these authors will like this...

Molly Wizenberg
John T. Edge
Laura Shapiro

Fans of these books will like this...

Crying in H Mart
The Cooking Gene
Salt Fat Acid Heat

Perfect for you if...

You love regional American food history and want to understand how a place's farming heritage shaped what people actually eat there.
You're planning a trip to Iowa or grew up there and want to reconnect with the food that matters to your family.
You enjoy cookbooks that come with context: each recipe paired with the real story of why it matters.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for haute cuisine techniques or modern cooking trends; this is deeply rooted in traditional, comfort-driven food.
You prefer cookbooks without the history; this one treats recipes and stories as equally important.
You want a comprehensive national food history; this goes deep on one state instead.

About this book

Iowa's cuisine reflects its midwestern character, drawing from the state's farming heritage and various ethnic traditions. Signature dishes include fresh sweet corn and breaded pork tenderloins, which appear regularly on menus and in home kitchens throughout Iowa. The Iowa State Fair features an extensive selection of food served on sticks that has developed a nationwide following. The book explores the origins of Iowa food traditions, from Maid-Rites to RAGBRAI, a traveling food event. The book includes recipes for Iowa favorites such as ham balls, Steak de Burgo, and cinnamon rolls served with chili. Darcy Dougherty Maulsby presents a history of Iowa's food traditions and their cultural significance.

Get the best deal every time

We track price drops, sale patterns, and predict when this book will go on offer next.

Price History

Kindle price over time. Green zones = periods when the book was free.

$2.99 – $11.99

Price has dropped 49 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 28 days.

Sales Rank

Amazon sales rank: lower number = better selling book. #1 is the bestseller.

Currently around #1,478K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 25% recently.

Rating & Reviews

Purple line = star rating over time. Blue area = total review count growth.

Currently 4.6★ from 139 reviews

Review activity has been quiet recently. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

Sale Prediction

Actual Predicted

Based on past patterns, a price drop could happen soon. It typically goes on sale every 28 days and the last drop was 58 days ago. Typical discount: 75% off.

Prices shown in USD from Amazon US. We continuously pull new data to improve tracking. If dates look old, it usually means there has been no significant change since the last data point.