Piper Picks Up Ribbon in State Fair Scandinavian Dessert Contest
August 16, 2011
Louise Piper of Garner took first place and the blue ribbon in the Scandinavian Desserts contest judged Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Debbie Larsen of Des Moines earned second place, and third went to Rebecca Howe of Des Moines.
Entries were to be a true representation of a Scandinavian country and were judged on taste, texture 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 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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