Competitors Compete with Old Family Recipes in State Fair Food Contest
August 20, 2011
Two area cooks collected top honors in the My Grandparents' Favorite Food contest judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Emmy Thomas of Des Moines took first place in the Main Dish/Side Dish class. Second place went to Alex Johnson of West Des Moines, and Joshua Abbott of Ankeny collected third. An honorable mention went to Katie Fees of Des Moines.
In the Snack/Dessert category, Lucas Kozak of Carlisle placed first, and Sasha McCoy of Hartford collected second. Third place was awarded to Jenny Petersen of Knoxville, while Gabby McCoy of Hartford secured an honorable mention.
The competition, open to entrants age 17 and under, asked competitors to create a dish their grandparents would serve them. Entries were then judged on taste, ease of preparation 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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