Secret Ingredient Impresses Judges in State Fair Food Contest
August 20, 2011
Anita Van Gundy of Des Moines won first place in the We’ve Got a Secret (Ingredient) competition judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Deanna Smith of Des Moines took second place for her creation.
Competitors were put on the spot to incorporate a “secret ingredient” in an entrée of their choice. Entrees were prepared on site and judged on best use of the surprise ingredient.
Van Gundy won $100 and a cookbook for her creation.
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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