State Fair 2007 Plan
It’s that time again. I’m hoping to make it to the MN State Fair three times this year. I’ve learned a few things that will help maximize food and minimize fatigue.
Old Favorites (taught to us by Mr. and Mrs. Blogenheimer, who showed us the glory that is the fair)
- Mouth Trap cheese curds
- World’s Best french fries
- Roast corn
- Sweet Martha’s chocolate chip cookies
- Tom Thumb mini donuts
- 1919 root beer
Newer Favorites
- Frozen Mocha on a Stick (Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, Dan Patch Avenue at Cosgrove Street).
- Mini cinnamon rolls (Cinni Smiths, Murphy Avenue at Cooper Street).
- Puff Daddy on a Stick (or anything from Sausage Sister & Me, Food Building).
- Wild rice corn dogs, Minnesota Wild Rice, Food Building
- Corn fritters with honey butter
- Cider Freezie
- Honey sunflower seed ice cream
For the husband:
- Red Bull Push-ups, Axel’s, Food Building, southeast corner
This year, based on Rick Nelson’s recommendations, I’m planning to try:
- Key Lime Pie on a Stick
- Sundae with Local Strawberries at the Dairy Goodness Bar
- Lingonberry ice cream at Underwood and Carnes
- Fresh French Fries (Liggett and Carnes, or Judson and Nelson)
My tips for the fair:
- Go early. Go hungry.
- Skip “real” food; it’s heavy and will fill you up. You can make a meal on a combination of the recommendations above.
- Always order the small size, no matter how good a deal a bigger size is.
- Share it, preferably among four (like fair-food tapas).
- Don’t take fair food home; the magic is gone.
- Visit the creative arts and fine arts building. I was not listed in the top five of the baking categories I entered, so I’m going to size up the competition, and see if I want to bake again next year.
- Go once with the kids, and at least once without them.
- Minnesota Cooks day is Tuesday August 28, 2007
- Weather this week is supposed to be good.
- Check out the free Leinie Lodge bandshell shows. There’s usually a gem or two worth seeking out.