Top State Fair Creations Judged Fit for a Caterer

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2009)(readMedia)-- Beth Seuferer of West Des Moines won two of the top three overall prizes in the Catered Cuisine competition judged Sunday at the 2009 Iowa State Fair.

Seuferer won First Place Overall and $100 for Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup. She also won Third Place Overall with Blue Cheese and Bacon Slaw.

Sue Olson of Des Moines won Second Place Overall and $50 for Cinnamon-Apple Grilled Cheese.

Each made-from-scratch original entry was judged on "wow" factor, taste, creativity, appearance and ease in catering.

Additional results below:

Appetizers

1) Cheryl Rogers, Ames

2) Sue Olson, Des Moines

3) Lana Ross, Indianola

Salads

1) Beth Seuferer, West Des Moines

2) Sue Olson, Des Moines

3) Virginia Ogan, Osceola

Sides

1) Sue Olson, Des Moines

2) Anne Nieland, Urbandale

3) Beth Seuferer, West Des Moines

Entrees

1) Karen Sisson, Clive

2) Lana Ross, Indianola

3) Beth Seuferer, West Des Moines

Desserts

1) Cheryl Rogers, Ames

2) Anne Nieland, Urbandale

3) Sue Olson, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Lana Ross, Indianola

Soups

1) Beth Seuferer, West Des Moines

2) Karla Hocker, Boone

3) Virginia Ogan, Osceola

Intermediate (11-17)

1) Kaysie Cordero, Des Moines

2) Emily Polson, Ankeny

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the newly-renovated Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny

"State Fair Time" runs through August 23. 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.

* * *