Johnston Woman Wins Muffin Contest at State Fair
August 18, 2011
Phoelisa McGuire of Johnston collected top honors in the Start Your Day Right - Healthy Muffins contest judged Monday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Second place went to Jessie Larson of Des Moines while Janine Knop of Atlantic took third.
Entries were judged on appearance, taste and ease of preparation.
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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