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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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Contestant, Illinois State Fair, 2022
Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance FAMILY HEIRLOOM RECIPES Illinois State Fair August 12, 2022 Contestant Funny CakeLeslie Adams, Decatur, Illinois Grandmas Gifts Grandmas are an important part of our lives. They teach us with their patience…