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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…