This week on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler hit the highway of flavor with bestselling author and culinary traveler Linda Ly—known to many as Garden Betty. Linda joins the show to talk about her brand-new release, The Route 66 Cookbook, published by Quarto Books.

As America gears up for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, Linda takes listeners on a mouth-watering tour of the Mother Road—sharing the stories, people, and recipes she discovered while retracing one of America’s most iconic journeys. From diner classics and local favorites to Indigenous, German, and Mexican-inspired dishes, The Route 66 Cookbook is both a love letter to American road culture and a reminder that every stop along the way has its own story to tell.

Jimmy and Lindsay dive into the creative process behind the book, the nostalgi ...