Runnells Woman Wins With Chocolate Concoction in State Fair Competition
August 16, 2011
Cristen C. Clark of Runnells won first place in the Chocolate Mousse competition judged Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Suellen L. Calhoun of Des Moines took second place, and Marilyn Bauer of Johnston 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 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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