Colossal Win in Cottage Cheese Contest at State Fair
August 16, 2011
Des Moines’ Deanna Smith secured first place in the Colossal Cottage Cheese Salad contest judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Smith’s recipe earned her $150 in prize money.
Second place went to Kyle Barton of West Des Moines, while Jan Trometer of Jamaica placed third.
Entries were judged on taste, appearance and creativity.
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the brown brick building between brews – the Budweiser Stage and Budweiser Clydesdales tent.
“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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