Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Cooking Demos

I am flying to Iowa today to conduct Cooking Demos and judge cooking contests at the Iowa State Fair.  During the next two weeks I invite you to come along as I explore all that the Midwest has to offer when it comes to the time honored tradition of celebrating the annual State Fair.

I will post the winning recipes from each of the cooking contests I'm judging during my time at the fair. I promise, you're don't want to miss my next few post's, some of the most creative cooks I meet annually come from right here in the heart land of the United States.


Special thanks to Tom Perry of the Des Moines Register for the wonderful article that appeared in Sunday's newspaper.  Spotlight: Iowa heritage flavors author's cookbook

See you at the fair!


Cooking Demo Schedule:


"Quick & Easy Appetizers"      Friday, August 13th at 3:00PM
"Quick & Easy Desserts"         Sunday, August 15th at 4:00PM
"Quick & Easy Meals"             Friday, August 20th at 12:00PM
"Quick & Easy Recipes           Saturday, August 21st at 2:00PM


Cooking Contests:

"Holiday Cookies & Desserts"
Sponsored by: My Kind of Cooking
Thursday, August 12th at 10:30AM

"Quick & Easy Desserts"
Sponsored by: Successful Farming Magazine
Wednesday, August 18th at 3:30PM

A great giveaway can be found at my blogging buddy, Bo's Blog (say that three times fast), Bo's Bowl.   Not only does he have great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.
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  1. BoAugust 10, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Hope you have a good safe trip!

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  2. PamAugust 10, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Linda, have a great time and I'm looking forward to your posts with all the winning recipes. Have a good trip!

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  3. RitaAugust 10, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    I would give anyting to be ther with you; how great!
    Rita

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  4. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    I love state fairs in the Midwest. So different then what they are out here in the desert! I wish I was closer, I would so be there! Enjoy your time demoing and judging! Looking forward to what you will be posting!

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  5. RosemaryAugust 10, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Looking forward to the fair recipes.

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  6. tinyskilletAugust 10, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Will be looking forward to seeing whats coming up! Have a great time!

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  7. kitchen flavoursAugust 10, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Hope you have fun at the cooking demo. Look forward to the winning recipes!

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  8. TannaAugust 10, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Linda, I am soooooooo excited to have won one of your cookbooks!! We are on family vacation and I only checked my e-mail late yesterday and blogs today!! Woo hoo! I love your recipes! And, I can't wait to see the ones from the State Fair! Thank you so very much! I'll be posting about it after we get back home!!

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  9. DianeAugust 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Have a safe trip. Diane

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  10. MyaAugust 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    You seem to travel a good bit with your cooking, and you go to interesting places/events.

    Wanted to tell you that I tried the "Italian Tomato/Basil Pin Wheels." They were pretty and delicious, and very easy to make. The hardest thing was finding a jar of sun-dried tomatoes - one store was completely out, and the other had only one jar left which I quickly claimed. Thank you

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  11. Recipe for DeliciousAugust 10, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Oh to judge a cooking contest. What a dream....

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  12. scrambledhenfruitAugust 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    It's a rough job, but somebody's got to do it, right? Have fun at the fair!

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  13. AlessandraAugust 10, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Great! will you post some photos?

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  14. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Thanks for all the sweet comments! I will be posting lots of photos from the fair and the contests so be sure check back.

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  15. Terrianne, Call me ReeAugust 10, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    That sounds exciting. Have fun! Happy eating. =)

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  16. graceAugust 10, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    how exciting :) i can't wait to see the recipes!

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  17. JulieAugust 10, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Can't wait to see your posts about the fair! We're close by in Omaha and I've heard great things about this fair.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 10, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Judging sounds like a great time! Enjoy :)

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  19. ChrisAugust 10, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Have fun at the event. Just remember, when you are judging....try to be 'fair'! ha ha ha ha

    Yeah, that was dumb;)

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  20. hgAugust 10, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    Hubby and I *just* drove back from Iowa (as in an hour ago) and were contemplating staying for the fair. We have to get back to our critters, but wouldn't that have been something to meet?

    Good luck and have fun!

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  21. Salsa VerdeAugust 11, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Hi LInda,
    What a fantastic event. I wish I could be there...
    Hipe you have a lovely and great time!
    Love,
    Lia.

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  22. KatAugust 11, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    Have a wonderful time and I can't wait to see the recipes you will be posting.

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  23. MargueriteAugust 11, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Sounds like a lot of fun! I am looking forward to your posts about the fair. Bon voyage!

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