Tasty Truffles Triumph in Iowa State Fair Chocolate Contest
August 16, 2011
Malt Whisky Truffles were crowned king of chocolates in the Chocolaterie Stam Chocolates contest judged Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. The recipe, crafted by Suellen L. Calhoun of Des Moines, topped out the Truffles category before earning First Place Overall.
Norita Solt of Bettendorf claimed Second Place Overall with her Caramel Macchiato Caramels, and Stacey Hockett Sherlock of Iowa City took Third Place Overall for her Dark Chocolate Pecan Clusters.
Additional results below:
Truffles
1) Suellen L. Calhoun, Des Moines
2) Reyna Evans, Mitchellville
3) Rebecca Howe, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Stacey Hockett Sherlock, Iowa City
Nut Clusters
1) Stacey Hockett Sherlock, Iowa City
2) Rosemary Ridgway, Johnston
3) Harold Magg, Spirit Lake
Turtles
1) Stacey Hockett Sherlock, Iowa City
2) Harold Magg, Spirit Lake
3) Norita Solt, Bettendorf
Caramels
1) Norita Solt, Bettendorf
2) Robert Morris, Des Moines
3) Stacey Hockett Sherlock, Iowa City
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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