Ames Cook Relishes State Fair Win
August 13, 2011
Cathy Stahlman of Ames won First and Third Places Overall in the Famous Dave’s Canned Relishes competition, judged Wednesday, August 10 prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Stahlman’s India and Sweet Corn Relishes secured the honors.
Michael Cathey of Ottumwa won Second Place Overall for Zucchini Relish.
Stahlman also claimed the Sweepstakes Award while Reserve Sweepstakes honors went to Rod Zeitler of Iowa City.
Relishes are chopped vegetables and/or fruits cooked in vinegar and seasonings.
Entries were judged on flavor, consistency, appearance and food safety.
Additional results below:
Chili Sauce
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Louise Piper, Garner
Chow-Chow
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
Chutney
1) Angie Richard, Perry
2) Terri Sinclair, Cumming
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Corn
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Edith Blanchard, Mason City
End-of-the-Garden
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
India
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Michael Cathey, Ottumwa
Onion
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Honorable Mention) Michael Cathey, Ottumwa
Bell Pepper
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Hot Pepper
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Dill
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Piccalilli
1) Terri Sinclair, Cumming
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Pickle (sweet)
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Rummage
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Terri Sinclair, Cumming
Green Tomato
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Zucchini
1) Michael Cathey, Ottumwa
2) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Beet
1) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Spicy Jicama
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Sliced/Diced
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Relish Other Than Named
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Terri Sinclair, Cumming
3) Cathy Stahlman, Ames
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Due to the large number of classes, Food Department judging begins prior to the Fair in the recently-renovated Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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