Indianola Woman Sweetens Competition in State Fair Candy Contest
August 18, 2011
The top homemade candymakers from across the state competed in Piper’s Homemade Candies competition judged Sunday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Emma Whitlock of Indianola tasted victory twice as sweet, winning First and Third Places Overall for her Irish Crème Pecan Delight Fudge and Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee, respectively.
Lisa Brown of Swisher took Second Place Overall with Swisher’s Best Caramel Apples.
All entries were judged on flavor, texture and appearance.
Additional results below:
Caramel Apples
1) Lisa Brown, Swisher
2) Rosemary Ridgway, Johnston
Turtles
1) Emma Whitlock, Indianola
Fudge
1) Emma Whitlock, Indianola
2) Phoelisa McGuire, Johnston
3) Harold Magg, Spirit Lake
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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