Hannah Agran

Hannah Agran is executive editor at Midwest Living, where she oversees travel, food, home, garden and culture content. Born in Wisconsin, raised in Ohio, and now living in Iowa, she's a proud lifelong Midwesterner (aside from that stint in Massachusetts for a B.A. in American Studies from Brandeis University). On her off time, she loves to travel, here and abroad. (A perfect trip involves hiking, art museums and pastries, in equal measure.) At home, she's either puttering in the kitchen or garden--or on the couch with her cat, Clementine, bingeing a good show when she should be reading her book club book.

Fall Getaway to Minnesota's North Shore

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Join the residents of Grand Marais, the artsy hub of Minnesota's Lake Superior shore, as they greet autumn with song.

25 Ultimate Fall Drives

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Our all-time favorite drives deliver memorable scenery, towns, restaurants and lodgings. You'll see familiar routes, plus a few surprises.

This Family Farm in Missouri Throws Weekly Pizza Parties—and the Toppings Roll with the Seasons

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Fireflies flash, kids toss dough and community thrives.

Midwest Living Fall 2022 Recipes

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Embrace autumn's arrival with hearty vegetarian mains, mouthwatering pizzas, comforting desserts and more recipes from our latest issue.

12 Ways to Explore Scandi Style and Craft in the Midwest

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Across the Midwest, artisans and shops make it easy to furnish your home in Scandi style—whether you crave mod patterns, heritage pieces or whimsical gnomes.

Uncover Des Moines' Stellar Food and Arts Scene on Your Next Visit

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Every four years, presidential candidates and media descend on Iowa's capital. But any local will tell you: This town is transforming way too fast for only a quadrennial visit.

Midwest Living Summer 2022 Recipes

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Grilled veggies and mains with a worldly twist, fruit-forward dishes, party-pleasing drinks and desserts: Our summer recipes capture dynamic flavors you'll savor all season long.

Throw a Strawberry Party with These Fresh, Fruit-Forward Recipes

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Gather friends for the juiciest, rubiest party of the season.

These Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Picnic Menus Are Perfect for a Day in the Sun

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Fill a cooler (or heck, go for that cute basket with a gingham lining), toss a game in the car, and spend the afternoon at a lakeside park. Each of our menus features simple recipes that transport well, plus easy add-ons you can buy.

Midwest Living Summer 2022 Recipes

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Grilled veggies and mains with a worldly twist, fruit-forward dishes, party-pleasing drinks and desserts: Our summer recipes capture dynamic flavors you'll savor all season long.

Throw a Strawberry Party with These Fresh, Fruit-Forward Recipes

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Gather friends for the juiciest, rubiest party of the season.

These Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Picnic Menus Are Perfect for a Day in the Sun

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Meet an Iowa Woodworker With Finishes So Cool He's Patented Them

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Designers are sold on the craftsmanship—and the unmistakable tinted grain.

How to Build an Incredibly Satisfying Winter Salad, According to a Chef

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A Chicago salad-maker extraordinaire shares tips for creating hearty winter recipes.

Midwest Living January/February 2022 Recipes

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Superfood salads, nourishing grains, the gooiest fudge sauce you'll ever make from scratch, and so much more. These from-the-issue recipes are here to help you eat and live well during these chilly winter months.

How One Ambitious Kansas Baker Turned Her Bread-Making Hobby into a Home Business

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Through the craft and science of fresh bread, a home baker in Kansas discovers a new career. Meet her—and her no-knead dough that can do it all.

This Storage-Packed Kitchen Remodel is a Baker's Dream

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Everyone's adding home offices. This family took one away, removing a wall to create a kitchen with spaces for both the adults and the baker in the household.

The Top 20 Recipes We Made in 2021

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Who doesn't love an end-of-year countdown? Of all the recipes we published in 2021, these 20 were our food editor's favorites.

Meet Porter Teleo, a Wall Covering and Fabric Studio in Kansas City

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Describing wallpaper as jaw-dropping sounds excessive—until you browse a Porter Teleo lookbook. The friends who founded the Missouri company and still design every pattern open the doors to their creative process.

Midwest Living November/December 2021 Recipes

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Entertain and eat well this holiday season with these recipes from our latest issue.

5 Sweet Holiday Food Gifts to Make This Season

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Sarah Kieffer's festive recipes and gorgeous packaging ideas are the ultimate treat.

Purple Plants That Make The Most Amazing Container Gardens

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Bring life to your patio with container gardens of terra-cotta pots and violet hues.

Recipes for the Ultimate Pie (and Piecrust) from Sister Pie

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Detroit's Sister Pie bakery shares recipes for tantalizing pies, unforgettable all-butter crust and other from-scratch treats. Try a reimagined classic such as Toasted Marshmallow Sweet Potato Pie or make good use of dough scraps with Pie Cookies.

Easy Delicata Squash Recipes

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With its edible skin and sweet golden flesh, aptly named delicata squash is the delicious bridge between summer zucchini and winter butternut.

Are We There Yet? Your Guide to a Fall Road Trip

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Decision made. You’re hitting the road. Hooray! But the last thing your sheltered-in-place soul craves right now is screen time in the car. Our suggestion: stow the phones, bust out a game, pack a picnic, and savor every mile.