Cooks Go Nuts in State Fair Almond Contest
August 16, 2011
Jenna Brady of Runnells topped the competition to win first place in An Amazing Almond Creation contest judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Judy Thompson of Ankeny claimed second place, and Cathy Jorgensen of Adel took third place.
Entrants were challenged to use almonds, almond paste or almond flavoring in their creations and were judged on taste 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.
* * *
