Benoit Creams the Competition in Gourmet Cupcakes Competition at State Fair
August 14, 2011
Des Moines resident Barb Benoit creamed the competition in the Gourmet Cupcakes – It’s All About Taste contest, judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Margaret Antenucci, also of Des Moines, secured second place. Third place went to Marianne Carlson of Jefferson. Lorraine Potter of Cedar Rapids received an honorable mention for her cupcakes.
Entries in the competition were judged on taste, texture, originality and appearance.
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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