Des Moines Baker Wins State Fair Gluten-Free Title
August 16, 2011
Rita Johannsen of Des Moines won first place in the Baking with Gluten-Free Bisquick competition judged Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Suellen L. Calhoun of Des Moines took second place, and Diane Caron-Smith of Winterset claimed third place.
Entries were judged on taste and appearance.
“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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