Des Moines Woman Finds Comfort in Victory at State Fair Foods Contest
August 20, 2011
Anita Van Gundy of Des Moines collected top honors in the Nostalgic Comfort Food contest judged Monday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Van Gundy secured First Place Overall with her Cherry Crisp. Second Place Overall was awarded to Christine Hollister, also of Des Moines, for her Mom's Meatloaf. Cheryl Rogers of Ames earned Third Place Overall for her Waldorf Salad.
Entries were judged on taste, originality and appearance.
Additional results below:
Side Dish
1) Cheryl Rogers, Ames
2) Denise Andreas, Ankeny
3) Anita Van Gundy, Des Moines
Main Dish
1) Christine Hollister, Des Moines
2) Deanna Smith, Des Moines
3) Cheryl Rogers, Ames
Dessert
1) Anita Van Gundy, Des Moines
2) Rosemary Ridgway, Johnston
3) Suellen L. Calhoun, Des Moines
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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