Judges Gobble Up Top Turkey Dishes at State Fair
August 21, 2011
Iowa’s Turkey industry was in the spotlight as cooks were challenged to create an array of award-worthy dishes in the Let’s Cook with Turkey competition judged Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Cristen C. Clark of Runnells claimed both First Third Places Overall with Deli Turkey and Herbed Cream Cheese Wheat Bread and Asian Inspired Healthy Turkey Lettuce Cups, respectively.
Lynn Jeffers of Jesup earned Second Place Overall with Mediterranean Turkey Omelet.
Entries were judged on flavor, appearance, versatility and nutrition.
Additional results below:
Ground Turkey
1) Lynn Jeffers, Jesup
2) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
3) Ginger Hartman, Des Moines
Turkey Deli-Meat
1) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
2) Linda Asbille, Indianola
3) Peggy Hutchins, Linden
Turkey Tenderloins/Breast
1) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
2) Anita Van Gundy, Des Moines
3) Lynn Jeffers, Jesup
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the recently-renovated Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.
The 2011 Iowa State Fair, “Nothing Compares” ends today. The 2012 Iowa State Fair is set August 9-19. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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