Customer Reviews

Midwest Living (1-year)

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Being a resident of the midwest region of our country is not a necessary criteria for enjoying this magazine. While my family originates from the midwest, and we visit occasionally, I enjoy living on the east coast.

This magazine offers more than just the regional perspective. It shares information in a friendly, warm and upbeat manner that is useful and often fun. It's a pleasant read with good information presented in an enjoyable, attractive format.

Every time I finish an issue, I'm reminded of why the people and places of the midwest make me smile.

We've subscribed to Midwest Living for at least a decade, but after moving to Texas, I wanted to remain in the loop on attractions, events, restaurants and recipes in the Midwest.

Midwest Living features articles on uniquely Midwestern flavors (a recent issue featured Midwestern-inspired soups such as Great Lakes salmon chowder from Michigan, Kansas City steak soup, and wild rice and turkey soup from Minnesota), mouthwatering recipes, tips on home and garden (choosing paint, furniture shopping, what plants and flowers will thrive in your zone), travel (including restaurants, suggested hotels, and sightseeing), Lake Michigan getaways, and detailed state-by-state calendars that track events in various Midwestern states. There's a fairly hefty emphasis on fine arts galleries, antiques, and restaurants, so if this sounds like you, you'd do well to check out an issue.

There's something to appeal to everyone, whether you're a Midwesterner or are simply interested in the region. The beautiful photography does justice to the many natural attractions and small-town charm, and the recipes, particularly those featured in well-known restaurants, are keepers. I especially liked the January/February 2008 issue that featured an in-depth article on maple syrup production (although Vermont and Quebec are best known for sugaring, Michigan and Indiana farms also produce maple syrup) and delicious uses for maple syrup, including maple date-nut bread, four-grain pancakes, and maple oatmeal muffins.

When I subscribed to Midwest Living, I had never seen an issue. I grew up in Iowa, have lived in NJ for 40 years, but plan to retire back to Iowa, so I thought I'd get in touch with the Midwest again. I was amazed at what a treasure this magazine is. It is excellently written, beautifully photographed, continually provides interesting articles and ideas, and I look forward to every issue. I've started a list of things I want to do and places I want to go in the Midwest when I retire, and most of the items are ideas I've found in this magazine. I've already put in an automatic reorder with Amazon so my subscription won't lapse.

I am originally from Chicago, and moved to SE Wisconsin within the last year. I had already been subscribing to Midwest Living, but once I moved, I found the articles & information more relevant. Yes, there is a section devoted to Chicago each month that is quite good, but the smaller towns really shine in this magazine. Places to go, things to do, just what I'd want in a regional magazine. The content is a good read and informative with out being overly flashy and over the top. My Hubby and I have planned weekend get-aways around stories/articles I have read in here, and I keep ALL issues in a binder for reference. I devour each issue and highlight the contents page with ideas that I want to revisit again.
In closing, I just really like this magazine. It truly puts the Midwest in the palm of your hand. (And, when you get a great deal on Amazon, JUMP on it. It is truly worth it !)

For Midwesterners, this gives us the feeling that we are more than fly over and gives us tips about great places to go, good places to shop, great places to eat, it's just a fun magazine about our area. Folks who have left the Midwest might enjoy reading it too.

As a native of the Midwest, I find living in Pennsylvania to be a little bit of an adjustment. Midwest Living keeps me informed of all the events should we travel that way (which we do fairly often), and I love the articles!

I really like this magazine - it has lots of good articles in it & great pictures.

Midwest Living (1-year)

I just received my first magazine and think I will really enjoy it! It has great recipes and articles that I really enjoyed. I'm looking forward to the next issue!

I bought the subscription to Midwest Living as a gift for my sister who lives in IL--she received the first issue within 2 weeks and loves it.

Ordered in October, told to expect the first issue to come in January--that's slow even by magazine standards (and beyond the 6-10 week estimate as well).

Part of this is due to the 6 issues/year publication cycle, but like I said, it is well outside the 6-10 week estimate given by Amazon, which is unfortunate.