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Why are foodways important?

Foodways is the study of what people eat and why. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences.

 

 

Why is recognition of diverse foodways valuable?

Preserving our past and present for the future by research, documentation and oral histories. It is culinary anthropology on the hoof, paw, root and leaf.

 

 

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Second Prize, Illinois State Fair, 2019

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 12, 2019     Second Prize: Aunt Toni’s Astoria Red Velvet CakeMichael Marchizza, Chatham, Illinois   Most of my family’s “special recipes” are linked to some holiday, like Easter…

| October 3, 2022 | Illinois, Second Prize, State Fairs

First Prize, Illinois State Fair, 2019

First Prize: KolačkyLinda D. Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois   Kolačky are a Czech cookie. They consist of a round base, usually made with cream cheese and butter (lots of butter). Then the cookie is topped with the baker’s choice of topping.…

| October 3, 2022 | Contestant, Illinois, State Fairs

Contestant, Illinois State Fair, 2021

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 13, 2021     Contestant: Mommy’s Potato Pancakes Linda D. Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois     Hi! It is the Czech Chick here! I am making another one of our…

| October 3, 2022 | Uncategorized

Contestant, Illinois State Fair, 2021

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 13, 2021     Contestant: French Potato Salad Michael Marchizza, Chatham, Illinois     My mother was 100% Italian.   She graduated from high school in May of 1950, was…

| October 3, 2022 | Contestant, Illinois, State Fairs

Contestant, Illinois State Fair, 2021

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 13, 2021     Contestant: Rosettes (Rosetbakkelser)Diana Wara, Washington, Illinois     Light, sweet, flaky, delicate, deep fried, and just like Lays Potato Chip says – you can’t eat…

| October 3, 2022 | Contestant, Illinois, State Fairs

Third Prize, Illinois State Fair, 2021

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 13, 2021     Third Prize: Polish/Bohemian KolackyKim Lyon     My family history is rather limited since my family is quite small. I was an only child, as…

| October 3, 2022 | Illinois, State Fairs, Third Prize

Second Prize, Illinois State Fair, 2021

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 13, 2021     Second Prize   Great-Grandma’ Martin’s Christmas Orange Creams Joanne Belle (Jenne) Gunderson, Springfield, Illinois   Family Cookie Traditions   Holiday cookies are a tradition in…

| October 3, 2022 | Illinois, Second Prize, State Fairs

First Prize, Illinois State Fair, 2021

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 13, 2021     First Prize   Grilled Pork Chop PlateAmy Wertheim, Atlanta, Illinois     If it’s hot and the dog days of August are here, then it…

| October 3, 2022 | First Prize, Illinois, State Fairs

Contestant, Illinois State Fair, 2022

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 12, 2022     Contestant   Norma’s Rum CakeMonica Marchizza, Chatham, Illinois     When my mom, Norma, made Rum Cake, it usually was for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and ringing…

| October 2, 2022 | Contestant, Illinois, State Fairs

Contestant, Illinois State Fair, 2022

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 12, 2022     Contestant   Italian BeefMichael Marchizza, Chatham, Illinois     My mom was Italian, and as such, liked to cook and bake. She was known for…

| October 2, 2022 | Contestant, Illinois, State Fairs
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