Cooks Come Out of Their Shells in Fair Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2011)(readMedia)-- The versatility of the egg was showcased in the Egg-Ceptional Eggs Cooking Contest judged Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.

Rebecca Howe of Des Moines won First Place Overall for her Lemon Raspberry Tart. Sue Olson of Des Moines earned Second Place Overall for her Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte and Lynn Jeffers of Jesup claimed Third Place Overall for her Mediterranean Eggplant Omelet.

Entries were judged on flavor, appearance, texture and ease of preparation. Each entry had to contain at least four whole eggs.

Additional results below:

Salad/Appetizer

1) Sue Olson, Des Moines

2) Diane Caron-Smith, Winterset

3) Cindie Robinette-Anderson, Des Moines

Entrée

1) Lynn Jeffers, Jesup

2) Charlotte Nielsen, Des Moines

3) Emma Whitlock, Indianola

Honorable Mention) Diane Rauh, Des Moines

Dessert

1) Rebecca Howe, Des Moines

2) Jamie Buelt, Polk City

3) Anita Van Gundy, Des Moines

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.

The 2011 Iowa State Fair "Nothing Compares" ended August 21. The 2012 Iowa State Fair is set August 9-19. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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