Think the Midwest is all cornfields and cow tipping? Shelly Westerhausen, author of the cookbook Vegetarian Heartland, joins us for this episode about adventurous eating in the Midwest. Shelly shares about her story growing up in the Midwest as a vegetarian, and how this overlooked region is full of culture, vibrant food, waterfalls, caves, and forests. We chat recipe ideas galore, and her favorite delicious restaurants in the heartland of America. (Giveaway included!)   Recipes: Vegetarian reuben sandwich Coconut curry shakshuka   Restaurants: Bloomington, Indiana: King Dough | Instagram Siam House Taste of India The Owlery | Instagram   Chicago: The Chicago Diner | Instagram   Shelly Westerhausen, Vegetarian Ventures Website | Instagram | Facebook   >>Order the cookbook: Vegetarian Heartland   A Couple Cooks on Instagram and Twitter