Midwest Living

Midwest Living magazine, brought to you by Meredith, is a regional publication that highlights the beauty and culture of the American Midwest. Established in 1987, this magazine aims to offer readers a treasure trove of information and ideas tailored to the region. It covers various topics, including travel, events, food, dining, home, and garden, along with other editorial features.

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I'm a Food Editor, and These are the Easy Toast Recipes I Make on Repeat

2 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Hannah Agran

When I was a kid, my dad often made us open-face bagel sandwiches for dinner, topped with cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, and a pinch of salt and pepper. In small town Kentucky in the '80's, that meant Lenders bagels from the local Kroger. But swap those squishy carbs for some crusty sourdough and add a scattering of fresh chives or quick-pickled onion, and those Dad dinners don't look so different from today's ubiquitous avocado toasts.
Berry Toasts, Patio Drinks and Shortcake—Celebrate Strawberry Season with This Easy Menu

3 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Hannah Agran

Local Midwest strawberries are fragrant, fragile and fleeting—here for a month, then gone for a year. They're petite and eat like candy, but because they're so tender, the clock on their perfection runs down fast. So if you find yourself with a bounty after a trip to the farmers market or U-pick farm, here's what to do: Gather friends for the juiciest, ruby-reddest party of the season.
Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Treehouses, Secret River Concerts, and Ramen Lattes—Here are 15 Things Our Editors are Excited About in June

3 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Our travel writers, editors, and contributors to Midwest Living are always on the pulse of the latest and greatest things happening in the Midwest. This June, we're especially excited about some unique concert experiences, new Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired treehouses, the country's first opera produced by Black women, and more. Here are the 15 things we're buzzing about this month.
15 Gorgeous Fruit Salads That Will Steal the Show at Any Meal

3 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Ginger Crichton

Fresh fruit salad is the perfect blend of sweet, refreshing, and healthy, making it a go-to dish for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer picnic, planning a brunch, or just craving something bright and flavorful, there's a fruit salad recipe here for you. Our simple fruit salads include juicy Peach Panzanella, an eye-catching Strawberry and Citrus Salad, and potluck-perfect Cucumber-Honeydew Salad with Feta. 01of 15 Peach Panzanella Peach Panzanella.
Sail the Great Lakes or the Mississippi River on these 9 Epic Midwest Cruises

3 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Chaya Milchtein

Pearl Seas Cruises offers several cruises through the Great Lakes, including a 15-night option starting in Milwaukee. Photo: Courtesy of Pearl Seas Cruises Sure, the Midwest might not be the first place you think of when it comes to cruising. But with 11,000 miles of shoreline along the Great Lakes, the winding Mississippi and Ohio rivers, and access to both luxury cruise lines and classic riverboats, this region is quietly becoming a hub for unforgettable journeys.
12 Hidden-Gem Kansas Road Trips Featuring Charming Small Towns, Painterly Landscapes and Cool History

3 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Gary Thompson

Everyone loves a road trip playlist, so please indulge this extended music metaphor: Interstate highways are the hit singles of summer road tripping—fast-tracked, big sellers with successful formulas that appeal to mainstream audiences (and can quickly become monotonous through over-exposure). The scenic byways of Kansas, on the other hand, are like album cuts—deep tracks under-appreciated by the masses yet true gems when you discover them.
Want an American-Built Sofa in One of 1,263 Colors? This Omaha Biz Has You Covered

4 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Jacqueline Kehoe

Love color? Then just go for it, says Roger + Chris co-founder Roger Stout-Hazard. "Life is short. You spend a lot of time in your home. It should be about you, not what your neighbors think," he says. Photo: Courtesy of Roger + Chris When Roger Stout-Hazard was hosting his hit A&E show Sell This House, visiting home after home, he noticed something: People cycled through furniture like hotcakes. As a designer with access to quality pieces built to last, he knew there had to be a better way.
Meet the Trailblazing Women Redefining Mountain Biking Culture in Indiana

4 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Steffy McCourt

Kate and Danielle Nolan opened Brown County Bikes to build upon their nonprofit, Live Adventurously. Photo: Scott Thompson As a whitewater rafter, Division 1 golfer and avid yogi, Danielle Wolter was always chasing the next big adventure. So when she set her sights on mountain biking, friends pointed her in the same direction: “You need to meet Kate Nolan.” She kept hearing that name until, one night, by chance, she finally met Kate. Kate, an experienced rider, took Danielle under her wing.
My Wife and I Have Traveled All Over the Midwest—Here Are My Top Picks for LGBTQ+ Romantic Getaways

4 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Chaya Milchtein

Motel Bear Lake is a woman-owned motel in Northern Michigan that embraces the queer community. Photo: Lil Jes Photography Sometimes you just need to unplug and focus on your person, to rekindle the spark or keep the flame burning bright. I get it: My wife and I love a good escape, whether we’re taking the train to Chicago or road-tripping up to Door County.
Bourbon Cocktails, Art Galleries and a James Beard-Nominated Restaurant—This River Town in Kentucky is an Unexpected LGBTQ+ Destination

1 month ago | midwestliving.com | Matt Kirouac

Historic buildings line the streets in downtown Paducah, a Kentucky town along the Ohio River. Photo: Courtesy of Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau Driving through the pastoral farmland of Western Kentucky, hopscotching into nearby Illinois and Missouri, I would have never guessed that one of just nine UNESCO Creative Cities in the U.S. awaited around the river bend.