Category: Food

A slice of heaven

When traveling Route 66 through Missouri, we make it a point to stop at A Slice of Pie in Rolla. We don't think it's hyperbole to say this is among the best pie to be found, period. Rural Missouri magazine readers agree. Early editions of Jane and Michael Stern's Roadfood books agree. And locals certainly … Continue reading A slice of heaven

Grant preserves forest near Funks Grove

The forest that lies near the Route 66 settlement of Funks Grove, Ill., is mostly unchanged since the Funk family settled there in 1824. Thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, that forest grove will remain pristine. The Sugar Grove Foundation in Funks Grove was able to buy 476 … Continue reading Grant preserves forest near Funks Grove

Late freeze hits Missouri vineyards hard

Because of this week's hard freeze, a lot of farmers in the Midwest are hurting. That includes vineyards along Route 66 in Missouri. Here's this excerpt by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Jim Anderson, director of the Missouri Wine and Grape Board, said the state's wine crop was 90 percent or more destroyed. Last year, the … Continue reading Late freeze hits Missouri vineyards hard

Farmers’ market kicks

The city of Edmond, Okla., has a Farmers' Market every year at Festival Market Place in downtown. One event during the season will be of interest to roadies, according to the Edmond Sun: The next big event at the market place will be a cooperative effort between the city and the Oklahoma Highways and Byways … Continue reading Farmers’ market kicks

Route 66 root beer maker bought out

According to a news release, Route 66 Soda & Bottling Co. of Wilmington, Ill., was acquired by Route 66 Sodas LLC on March 1. The company was founded by Larry Tarantolo in 1996, a longtime supporter of the road. The rechistened company is led by Scott A. Cameron. The acquisition includes the soft drink formulas … Continue reading Route 66 root beer maker bought out

Solar-powered beer on Route 66

Only this would happen in an alt-energy state like New Mexico. The Mountain View Telegraph has the story. This at least gives me another reason to stop here in Moriarty to wet my whistle the next time I'm Mother Roading near the Duke City. "I'm not not just a drinking a beer. I'm helping prevent … Continue reading Solar-powered beer on Route 66

A tasty wager

Before a big football game, it's common for the governors of the teams' respective states to make a friendly wager. It's not a serious thing, but serves more as a small publicity boost for companies and products in each state. For instance, if a team from Wisconsin is involved, it's certain the wager will involve … Continue reading A tasty wager

It may be ugly, but it’s tasty

Lynn Grisard Fullman, aka the Food Detective for the Birmingham (Ala.) News, put out a list of highlights in the past year, and the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas, made the cut: Ugly?: Well, Joann Harwell at MidPoint Cafe along Historic Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas, actually bestowed the title herself to her chocolate-peanut butter … Continue reading It may be ugly, but it’s tasty

Fabulous Freddie’s

We decided to check out a new eating spot on the 11th Street alignment of Route 66 in Tulsa, even though the restaurant itself isn't new. Freddie's Hamburgers has been a favorite of Tulsans since 1954. It has spent most of its years at 802 S. Lewis Ave. But in May, it opened another location … Continue reading Fabulous Freddie’s