Small Kitchen No Big Problem for State Fair Ribbon-Winning RV Cooks
August 19, 2011
Natalie Ridgway of Johnston demonstrated her ability to cook within the confines of a small kitchen and claimed first place in the Cooking in an RV competition judged Tuesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Second place honors were awarded to Jennifer Abbott of Ankeny, and Joyce Larson of New Market took third.
Entries were judged on ease of preparation, taste and appearance. The top three finishers were awarded cash premiums.
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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