Youth Cooks Claim State Fair Awards
DES MOINES, IA (08/29/2023) (readMedia)-- Aspiring cooks between the ages of 12 and 17 squared off in more than 20 classes in the Casey's Intermediate Favorite Creations contest judged Thursday, August 17, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.
Brooklynn Sedlock of Indianola won First and Second Place Overall, as well as the Sweepstakes award.
Lauryn Paulson of West Des Moines claimed Third Place Overall.
Lily Zabel of Ankeny received the Reserve Sweepstakes award.
Entries were judged on taste, texture, appearance and creativity.
Results follow:
Candy & Snacks - Appetizers
None awarded
Candy & Snacks - Fresh Salsa
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
Candy & Snacks - Fudge (with or without nuts)
1) Grant Spencer, Stanton
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
3) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
Candy & Snacks - Party Mix
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Emerson Hilbert, Urbandale
3) Clark Spencer, Stanton
Cookies & Bars - Chocolate Brownies
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Lane Rigdon, Mediapolis
Cookies & Bars - Chocolate Chip Cookies, with nuts
None awarded
Cookies & Bars - Chocolate Chip Cookies, without nuts
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
3) Claire Tigges, Waukee
Cookies & Bars - Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
1) Mia Frangopol, Minto
2) Drew Gilbert, West Des Moines
Cookies & Bars - Molasses Cookies
None awarded
Cookies & Bars - Monster Cookies
1) Grant Spencer, Stanton
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
3) Lauryn Paulson, West Des Moines
Cookies & Bars - My Mom or Dad's Favorite Cookie
1) Mia Frangopol, Mingo
2) Clark Spencer, Stanton
3) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
Cookies & Bars - Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Fruit
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
Cookies & Bars - Peanut Butter Cookies
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
3) Emerson Hilbert, Urbandale
Cookies & Bars - Sandwich Cookies
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
Cookies & Bars - Snickerdoodle Cookies
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
Cookies & Bars - Sugar Cookies
1) Lauryn Paulson, West Des Moines
2) Paige Hilgerson, West Des Moines
Cookies & Bars - Unbaked Cookies or Bars
1) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
2) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
3) Lane Rigdon, Mediapolis
Cookies & Bars - Cookies Other Than Named
1) Molly Jones, New Sharon
2) Mia Frangopol, Mingo
3) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
Quick Breads - Banana Bread (without nuts)
1) Grant Spencer, Stanton
Quick Breads - Banana Nut Bread
None awarded
Quick Breads - Pumpkin Bread
1) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
2) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
Quick Breads - Other Quick Bread Loaf
1) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
2) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
Other - Cake (two-layer, frosted)
None awarded
Other - Cake Balls
None awarded
Other - Gluten Free Dessert
None awarded
Other - Two Crust Fruit Pie
1) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
Other - Any Entry Other Than Named
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Lily Zabel, Ankeny
3) Clark Spencer, Stanton
Hon Mention – Grant Spencer, Stanton
Overall Winners
1) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
2) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
3) Lauryn Paulson, West Des Moines
Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes – Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola
Reserve Sweepstakes – Lily Zabel, Ankeny
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There were 138 divisions, 695 classes and over 6,800 entries at this year's Fair. Food Department judging was held in the Elwell Family Food Center.
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