The Iowa State Fair: Nothing Compares!

Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies took 2nd place in 2010

It is State Fair time here in Iowa (August 9-19th) and that means this vegan food blogger is busy baking cookies, pies, and vegan entrees to enter in the Food Contests at the fair.

With 239 different divisions and numerous classes within each division there are probably a thousand different contest a person cold enter.

Everything from "Let's Cook with Turkey" (Division 151A) to "Kraft Kreations with Velveeta" (Division 76A) to "It's Soy Amazing" (Division 219, recipes made with soy) and "Vibrant Vegan" (Division 239A).

There's also numerous classes for canned preserves, jams, and conserves. No category for the freezer jams I make, probably because its super easy.

Recipes and pictures from State Fair Food entries to come ...