Holiday Desserts Garner Blue Ribbons in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2010)(readMedia)-- Norita Solt of Bettendorf was awarded first place in the Holiday Cookies and Desserts contest judged Thursday at the Iowa State Fair. Solt's Holiday Mincemeat Pudding with Caramel Sauce earned her the blue ribbon, $100 cash and a cookbook.

Second place was awarded to Katherine Kilkenny of Granger and third place went to Deana Wright of Colfax. Honorable Mentions were given to Janet Sinclair of Indianola and Deanna Smith of 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 recently-renovated Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.

"Non Stop Fun" at the Iowa State Fair runs through August 22. 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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