Meet Dusty & Kelly

Hello! As two food-loving travelers in our 50s, we wanted more than just good meals. We created this blog to share what we’re always searching for in a trip—an itinerary perfect for a great experience: local bites and sips, state parks, museums, and beautiful scenery. We want to show that traveling while eating plant-based doesn’t have to mean missing out.

This blog is your guide to doing the same. Here, you’ll find trusted vegan-friendly dining tips, scenic road trip ideas, our go-to plant-based recipes that we make at home, plus travel-inspired recipes, and honest recommendations from real travelers who’ve been there. If you’re plant-based, love a road trip, or just curious about the Midwest, you’re in the right place.

Let’s dine, drink, and discover the best of the Midwest and beyond—one bite and one highway, byway, or backroad at a time.