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1974: NS sophomore Lisa Lau’s recipe earns Better Homes spot

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 11/20/24

Nov. 20, 1974: North Scott sophomore Lisa Lau was surprised to learn that her prize-winning recipe for cheesecake cookies was selected to be in Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Lau won the cake and cookie division in the Milk Made Magic contest, sponsored by the Scott County Dairy Association, and prepared the cookies for judging at the Iowa State Fair. Several judges in that competition were associated with the magazine. Lau received a $50 check from the magazine for printing her recipe. 

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