Meatless Dishes Awarded in State Fair Cooking Contest
August 16, 2011
Emma Whitlock of Indianola won first place and a $25 cash prize in the Versatile Vegetarian Dishes competition judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Sally Kilkenny of Granger took second place, and Nancy Kelinson of Des Moines earned third place.
Entries were judged on taste and appearance.
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.
“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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