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Seuferer’s Snappy Spuds Sweep Spotlight Showdown

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2008; 1344)(readMedia)-- West Des Moines' Beth Seuferer took First Place Overall and $50 in the Spotlighting Spuds contest with her Delightful Cheesy Potatoes. The contest was judged Sunday, August 10, during the 2008 Iowa State Fair.

Seuferer was also awarded Second Place Overall for her Sloppy Joe Potato Soup. Rita Johannsen of Des Moines won Third Place Overall for her Cranberry Sweet Potato Muffins.

Additional results below:

Breads

1) Marjorie Rodgers, Sweet Potato Muffins, Indianola

2) Louise Piper, Potato Bread with Chive, Garner

Convenience Potatoes

1) Rita Johannsen, Cranberry Sweet Potato Muffins, Des Moines

2) Beth Seuferer, Potato Stuffed Shells, West Des Moines

3) Julie Martens, Sausage Potato Skillet, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Sue Olson, Chicken 'n' Hash Brown, Des Moines

Desserts

1) Beth Seuferer, Sweet Potato Pecan Bread Pudding, West Des Moines

2) Louise Piper, My Sweet Potato Dulce de Leche Pie, Garner

Main Dishes

1) Sue Olson, Turkey Potato Cakes, Des Moines

2) Beth Seuferer, Taco Potato Casserole, West Des Moines

3) Deana Wright, Red Potato Omelet, Colfax

Salad

1) Louise Piper, Sweet Potato Veggie Salad, Garner

2) Sue Olson, Potato Salad Roll, Des Moines

3) Beth Seuferer, Avocado Ranch Potato Salad, West Des Moines

Side Dishes

1) Beth Seuferer, Delightful Cheesy Potatoes, West Des Moines

2) Dawn Kupka, Sautéed Rosemary Potatoes, Toledo

3) Diane Rauh, Honey-Glazed Sweet Potato-and-Apple Casserole, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Sue Olson, Duo Tater Bake, Des Moines

Soups

1) Beth Seuferer, Sloppy Joe Potato Soup, West Des Moines

2) Anne Nieland, Potato Mushroom Soup, Urbandale

3) Kim Flynn, Cheesy Potato Chowder, State Center

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 Iowa State Fair runs through August 17 - "U Gotta Love It." The Fairgrounds are located at East 30^th 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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