Bean Duo Wins State Fair Canned Veggies Competition
August 12, 2011
Rod Zeitler of Iowa City won First Place Overall in the Dahl’s Canned Vegetables competition judged Tuesday, August 9, prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Zeitler’s Green and Yellow Beans secured the honor.
Robin Tarbell-Thomas of Centerville won both Second and Third Places Overall for Beets and Cauliflower, respectively. The Centerville resident also earned Sweepstakes honors while the Reserve Sweepstakes award went to Zeitler.
Entries were judged on appearance, selection of products and food safety.
Additional results below:
Green Beans
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
3) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
Yellow (Wax) Beans
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Beets
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
Carrots
1) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Whole-Kernel Corn
1) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
2) Ruth Quinn, Des Moines
3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Cream-Style Corn, pint jar
1) None awarded
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Corn with Red Peppers and Basil
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Okra
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) None awarded
3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Shelled Green Peas
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
Asparagus Spears
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Sweet Peppers (in water), pint jar
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Sweet Potatoes (pieces or whole, not mashed or pureed)
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
White Potatoes (cubed or whole)
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Vegetable Soup (no meat)
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Sauerkraut (fermented)
1) None awarded
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Tomatoes (not cherry or grape)
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Tomato Juice
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
3) Kaye Rupprecht, Beacon
Tomato and Vegetable Juice Blend
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
Mixed Green & Wax Beans
1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Single Vegetables Other Than Named
1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City
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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