Sweet Success for Runnells Chef in State Fair Honey Cooking Contest
August 16, 2011
A sweet and savory dessert took top honors in the Taste of Honey Challenge competition judged Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Jenna Brady of Runnells won First Place Overall with her Honey Almond Crème Brûlée.
Entries were judged on taste, appearance and best use of honey.
Additional results below:
Breads
1) Steven Hoifeldt, Ames
2) Kathy Ann Gocke, Bondurant
3) Rebecca Howe, Des Moines
Desserts
1) Jenna Brady, Runnells
2) Marcia Trevillyan, West Des Moines
3) Emma Whitlock, Indianola
Honey Challenge (dressings, appetizers, snacks)
1) Karen Jean Harshbarger, Mediapolis
2) Pamela Jones, Ankeny
3) Joyce Larson, New Market
“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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