Comments on: There is nothing quite like Fair Food, is there?

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:12:33 +0000

Michael, that sounds amazing. Is there any chance we could get the recipe from you?

By: Michael Loede

Michael Loede — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:30:04 +0000

While at the California State Fair in 2001, my wife and I were turnrf on to something called “pop rocks” – deep fried pillows of dough stuffed with ground meat and fried cabbage – they were one of the most amazing things I have ever eaten at a fair.. Never seen them in my home state of Ohio, but I have attempted ( and suceeded ) to make them at home..

By: Bone

Bone — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:17:58 +0000

You guys should have tried the chocolate covered bacon on a stick. I think it was actually outside the gates of the fair though.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:15:50 +0000

We went on Sunday and it was a blast! I didn’t get to try the peppermint bar and I kinda wish I had. The lamb was awesome, though.

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:11:49 +0000

What day were you there? We went on Saturday. Bauder’s was excellent. I missed the fact that their peach ice cream was on the top 100 list though (until I got in the car of course). Their homemade ice cream treats were great – especially the peppermint. I’ll try to get pics up before the month is over. We spent the past week doing little more than eating, so I have lots of work to do.

By: Jeremy Neiman

Jeremy Neiman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:10:25 +0000

I’ve spent literally all summer looking for a deep fried twinkie. I had one at the chipshop (the supposed origin of it) last year and have had a craving for it since then. It was pretty close to the best thing I’ve ever tasted. (probably an exaggeration) I heard that they have become a staple fair food but have had no luck finding them. And the one time I did find a “deep-fry-shack” my plan to go back later was interrupted by a hell of a storm. It’s a conspiracy I say!

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:52:55 +0000

To tell the truth I actually hadn’t! I wonder if that is where they got the idea? I have to say, the taste was great, but the execution was the issue. I assume the fritter would work better because it is a ring and would be easier to eat than a large chunk.

By: Gavin

Gavin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:30:11 +0000

You have never heard of a pineapple fritter?
They are a staple in Fish and Chip shops everywhere in Australia.
This “Red Rooster” is almost typical of Fish And Chip shops in AU.
http://www.redrooster.com.au/products_sides.htm