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Back in the 1970s, Harvard’s Roxanne Sward captured first place with her Swedish pecan cookies at the McHenry County Fair. (– McHenry County Historical Society Archives – Don Peasley Collection)
UNION – The McHenry County Historical Society s storied Sampler Lecture Series is back this spring – albeit from a distance. After COVID-related health concerns cut short last year s offering, ongoing safety protocols will necessitate virtual programs when the series kicks off in March. Highland Park s Catherine Lambrecht, who was instrumental in founding the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance and the Chicago Foodways Roundtable, will present Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8.