Kid Chefs' Cool Creations Impress Judges at State Fair
August 20, 2011
Sidney Miller of Indianola took first place in the Kids' Ice Cream Dessert contest judged Tuesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Second place was awarded to Ashley Weinman of Pleasant Hill, and Jenna Krause of Johnston claimed third.
Entrants ages 7 to 15 were asked to create a dessert using at least two flavors of Blue Bunny Ice Cream. Their finished products were judged on appearance, taste and creativity.
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.
* * *
