Des Moines Woman’s Peach Pie Makes Judges Say “Oh My!”
August 16, 2011
Anita Van Gundy of Des Moines took home the blue ribbon in the Oh My! It’s Peach Pie! contest judged Friday at the Iowa State Fair.
Second place went to Mary Sailer of Manning, and Carole Permar of Marshalltown placed third. Jefferson’s Marianne Carlson earned an honorable mention.
Entries were judged on flavor, quality of crust 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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