Iowans Win Potluck Contest at State Fair
August 18, 2011
Iowa chefs brought their most crowd-pleasing dishes in the Puckerbrush Potluck competition, judged Sunday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Entries are judged on taste, appearance and presentation as well as an explanation of how the entrant’s dish encourages a sense of community.
Complete results follow:
Salad/Entrée
1) Jeanne Stall, Huxley
2) Michelle Melchers, Cedar Rapids
3) Lisa Dekowski, Cedar Rapids
Honorable Mention) Barb Benoit, Des Moines
Bread
1) Lana Ross, Indianola
2) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
3) Jennifer Abbott, Ankeny
Dessert
1) Jamie Buelt, Polk City
2) Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines
3) Fredrika Dixon, West 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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