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Farm-to-Table RV Adventure: A Culinary Road Trip Through America's Heartland

Buckle up for a mouthwatering journey through the Midwest, where every mile brings a new flavor and every stop is a feast for the senses.


By Willow @ Vanly

July 11th, 2024

RV parked beside lush farmland with bountiful produce stand

Hey there, culinary road warriors! Ready to turn your RV into a rolling smorgasbord? Grab your stretchiest pants and let's hit the heartland highway for a farm-to-table adventure that'll make your taste buds do the cha-cha!

Smiling family in RV kitchen preparing fresh produce

πŸ§€ Wisconsin: Where Cheese Dreams Come True

Must-Try: Squeaky cheese curds (they're like edible stress balls!)

  • Madison Farmers' Market: Circle the Capitol Square like a hungry shark.

  • New Glarus Brewing: "Fruit farm" is code for "beer paradise."

  • Door County: Cherry pit spitting contests. It's a sport, we swear!

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🌽 Illinois: Not Just a Pizza Pan

Must-Try: Sweet corn (it's nature's candy!)

  • Champaign-Urbana: Where the corn is higher than your cholesterol.

  • Arthur: Amish country - where buggies move faster than Chicago traffic.

  • Chicago: Fine, get your deep dish. We won't judge... much.

🐷 Iowa: If You Build It, They Will Eat

Must-Try: Anything on a stick at the State Fair

  • Des Moines Farmers' Market: Impromptu corn shucking competitions included.

  • Amana Colonies: German food so good, you'll want to annex it.

  • Iowa State Fair: Where calories don't count and butter is an art medium.

Steaming hotdish on picnic table by serene Minnesota lake

πŸ₯˜ Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Flavors

Must-Try: Hotdish (it's a casserole, but don't tell the locals)

  • Minneapolis Farmers Market: Fresher than Prince's dance moves.

  • St. Paul's Hmong Market: If you can't pronounce it, it's probably delicious.

  • Spam Museum: Because nothing says "gourmet" like canned mystery meat.

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πŸ’ Michigan: The High Five of Flavor

Must-Try: Traverse City cherries (nature's candy, part deux)

  • Traverse City: Cherry capital of the world. Try not to turn into one.

  • Grand Rapids: Beer City USA. Your liver might hate you, but your taste buds will throw a party.

  • Detroit Eastern Market: Where farm-fresh meets urban cool.

🌰 Ohio: The Heart of It All (Including Heartburn)

Must-Try: Cincinnati chili (it's... an experience)

  • West Side Market in Cleveland: From pierogies to pad thai, it's a global feast.

  • Jungle Jim's International Market: Grocery shopping or theme park? You decide.

  • Cincinnati: Try the chili. It's different. But in a good way. Maybe.

Steaming bowl of Cincinnati chili with skyline in background

🍽️ The Great Midwest Feast: By the Numbers

  • Miles Traveled: Enough to make your odometer dizzy

  • Calories Consumed: Don't ask, don't tell

  • New Friends Made: Countless (including several cows and one very friendly pig)

  • Stretchy Pants Purchased: At least one pair per state

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🚐 Vanly: Your Farm-to-Table Co-Pilot

Remember, intrepid food explorers, Vanly's got your back (and your parking spot) throughout this delicious journey. From dairy farms in Wisconsin to cherry orchards in Michigan, you're never far from a safe place to park your culinary caravan.

So, as you roll back home, stuffed to the gills and probably in need of a vegetable or two, remember: the Midwest isn't just America's Heartland – it's America's stomach too. And thanks to this trip, it might just be a little bit bigger now.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go walk off about 10,000 calories and plan our next adventure. The South is calling, and I hear it's speaking in biscuits and gravy...

Vanly's Last Bite: With Vanly, you're always just a click away from your next gourmet pit stop. Happy travels, and may your journey be as smooth as farm-fresh butter! There you have it!




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