Edible Insects, A Global History

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Catherine Lambrecht

Join Us on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM via Zoom!

Dr. Gina Louise Hunter doesn’t see “creepy-crawlies” when she looks at insects. She sees potential.

“An estimated 2 billion people worldwide regularly consume insects. They are considered a culinary staple across many cultures,” said Hunter. Continue reading →

Destination Heartland

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Catherine Lambrecht

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The history of the Midwest is remarkable and often surprising. Fortunately, people realized early on that it was worth preserving. Continue reading →

Women, Philanthropy, Recipes, and Social Progress: A Reexamination of Primary Resources

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Catherine Lambrecht

Podcast

These presentations were made at the Illinois History Conference at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in October, 2021. Since this is ongoing research, there will be additional information learned after this event. Continue reading →

Crofton Cook Book Club: Manuscript Cook Book from Fort Sheridan, 1895

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Catherine Lambrecht

Dive into the Dunn Museum’s collection to explore an 1895 cookbook that was used at Fort Sheridan with guest speaker Catherine Lambrecht and Museum Educator Nicole Stocker. Participants are invited to test out recipes from the cookbook prior to the program to then share their experiences along with the presenters, though it is not required to join the program. Recipe options will be emailed to participants prior to the program and can be found on the Dunn Museum’s YouTube channel under #NotDunnYet.

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