Berry Pie Blasts Judges’ Taste Buds to Win State Fair Title
August 12, 2011
The upper crust of Iowa’s home bakers put their best creations to the test in the Iowa Orchards Creations competition judged Tuesday, August 9, prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Joyce Larson of New Market won First Place Overall in the Adult division with Berry Blast Pie. Jamie Buelt of Polk City took Second Place Overall with Harvest Bars with Citrus Icing, and Karen Jean Harshbarger of Mediapolis claimed Third Place Overall with Farm-Style Buttermilk Pie with Fried Apple Rings.
Entries were judged on taste, general appearance and creativity.
Additional results below:
Fruit Pie (Adults)
1) Joyce Larson, New Market
2) Karen Jean Harshbarger, Mediapolis
3) Tasia Becker, Slater
Honorable Mention) Rachel Wadle, Grimes
Dessert (Adults)
1) Jamie Buelt, Polk City
2) Rita Johannsen, Des Moines
3) Christine Montalvo, Windsor Heights
Honorable Mention) Kathleen Haley Taylor, Knoxville
Dessert (Kids)
1) Emily Polson, Ankeny
2) Preston Scott Runyon, New Market
3) Jessica Leeper, Altoona
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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