Ankeny Cook Eyes Blue Ribbon in State Fair Potato Contest
August 20, 2011
Judy Thompson of Ankeny won First Place Overall and a $50 cash award in the Spotlighting Spuds competition judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Marjorie Rodgers of Indianola took Second Place Overall with Something Special Sweet Potatoes. Cristen C. Clark of Runnells claimed Third Place Overall with Garlic Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes.
Entries were judged on appearance, texture and flavor.
Additional results below:
Convenience Potatoes
1) Judy Thompson, Ankeny
2) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
3) Sue Olson, Des Moines
Main Dishes
1) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola
2) Lana Ross, Indianola
3) Sue Olson, Des Moines
Side Dishes
1) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
2) Cindie Robinette-Anderson, Des Moines
3) Sue Olson, Des Moines
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the 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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