As we continue on our month-long celebration of state fair foods and beverages, today we are enjoying some blackberry lemonade. There's is nothing like going to the Minnesota State Fair and enjoying some fresh lemonade. It's one of our favorite things to do. Today, we are taking a little twist on the traditional lemonade and adding in some fresh blackberries. The blackberry lemonade tastes best if it sits overnight so the flavors can all meld together. And it's best-served ice cold over a ...
State Fair Deep Fried Pizza Rolls
You can all thank my nephew for this one. He LOVES pizza so I thought I would try my hand at making a Deep Fried Pizza Roll. It's extremely easy, full of flavor and a huge hit with the kids. I had both kids tell me they much rather I make these deep fried pizza rolls than the store-bought ones. This just feels like a state fair food too. We love everything fried at the Minnesota State Fair. To make these State Fair Deep Fried Pizza Rolls you will need the following - 1 can Pizza Dough 1 C ...
State Fair Buckeye Fudge
Who doesn't stop at a fudge booth when you walk past it at the fair? or at a festival? We do! I always have to sample a few before I make my decision. We chose to make Buckeye Fudge because we fell in love with Buckeye's when we were in Kentucky a few years ago. So when I was trying to decide what flavor of fudge to make, deciding to make Buckeye Fudge was an easy choice. The key to amazing Buckeye Fudge is the smooth peanut butter, it really makes the fudge. The smooth sweet peanut butter ...
State Fair Deep Fried Candy Bars
I remember when deep fried bars came to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time. The lines were crazy! We are talking lines that were several blocks long just waiting for a chance to try a deep-fried candy bar. It was like that for the first few years deep fried candy bars were at the Minnesota State Fair. So it was a must to have this fair favorite food in our series. To make your own State Fair Deep Fried Candy Bars you will need the following - 1 1/2 C All-Purpose Flour 4 1/2 tsp ...
State Fair Taco Totchos
If you have never had the totchos at the Minnesota State Fair then you are missing out! It's in the coliseum and one of our first stops after we pass through the gates. I decided to make these at home with my favorite taco meat and see how they turned out. Oh my yum! They are delicious! They are filling, packed with flavor and a taco lovers dish for sure. To make these State Fair Taco Totchos you will need the following - Tater Tots Taco Meat (I used my favorite taco meat recipe but you ...
State Fair Funnel Cakes
Funnel Cakes are a staple of any good fair or amusement park. It's one treat the kids always ask for if they see it. So today, I'm going to try my hand at making funnel cakes at home. Peyton loves going to the Minnesota State Fair and getting a funnel cake with strawberries and cream. Morgan like to enjoy a plain funnel cakes with powdered sugar. Both are delicious. To make State Fair Funnel Cakes at home you will need the following - Canola Oil 2 C All Purpose Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking ...