Atlantic Baker Wins State Fair Cranberry Cooking Contest
August 16, 2011
Janine Knop of Atlantic bested the competition with Crazy for Cranberries 3-Grain Muffins to win First Place Overall in the Regi’s Cranberry Creations contest judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Phyllis Olson of Newton earned Second Place Overall with her scones, and Rebecca Howe of Des Moines claimed Third Place Overall with Cranberry Almond Biscotti.
Entrants were challenged to use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries in their creations.
Entries were judged on taste, appearance and best use of cranberries.
Additional results below:
Scones
1) Phyllis Olson, Newton
2) Lisa Dekowski, Cedar Rapids
3) Rita Johannsen, Des Moines
Muffins
1) Janine Knop, Atlantic
2) Lana Ross, Indianola
3) Deanna Smith, Des Moines
Biscotti
1) Rebecca Howe, Des Moines
2) Sarah Stallman, West Des Moines
3) Louise B. Cothron, Afton
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held 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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