Welcome!

A lifestle blog

I’m Alissa,

the creator behind Midwest & Wonder. Growing up in the Chicagoland area meant hot summers running through sprinklers, crunchy fall leaves, cold winters with soft glittery snow, and the Earthy wet smell of spring. The Midwest is a beautiful place that shaped me and my love of baking.

Midwest represents me because I was born and raised here. It has so much to offer and I don’t think it gets enough recognition. It’s shaped me, my family, how I bake, the things I enjoy, the life that I live.

Wonder because I’ve always enjoyed romanticizing the little things before I’d understood that’s what I was doing. I look for beauty in the tiniest of flowers, the soft morning light in the kitchen, and the magic of seasons shifting.

I must give credit to the amazing support system that has always encouraged me to try. This blog started out as a place to share my recipes, but has since grown (and growing!) with travel and lifestyle content.

I always think about my tiny nook in a vast online world. What do I want you, the reader, to feel while you visit? I strive to be a cozy stop (that may inspire you). I hope to be a gentle voice sharing how I look at the world with wonder.

xo, Alissa