West Des Moines Cook Wins Iowa State Fair Gluten-Free Foods Contest
DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Contestants in the Gluten-Free for You and Me competition judged Sunday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair, were challenged to create an entrée, appetizer or dessert that adhered to a strict gluten-free diet.
Peri Halma of West Des Moines won first place and a $50 cash award. Cristen C. Clark of Runnells earned second place, and Julie Petersen of Knoxville claimed third.
Entries were judged on taste, appearance and creativity.
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 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. 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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