The Minnesota State Fair start this week! This is one of my favorite times of year. Peyton and I have gone to the Minnesota State Fair every single year of her life, including the year she was in my belly. It's one of our favorite things to do to end the summer. We head to the state fair early in the morning and eat our way through till we can't eat anymore, the sun goes done or we are so hot we can't go on. I got a little sneak peak at some of the new foods at the fair so I thought I would ...
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State Fair Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our Minnesota State Fair series is coming to an end. I hope you enjoyed following along this month. And hopefully, you've had a chance to try out a few of the recipes. But like all good things, there comes a time for an end. We're closing out the series with the most iconic Minnesota State Fair food - Sweet Martha Cookies! If you've ever gone to the Minnesota State Fair you have seen the overfilled, gigantic bucket of chocolate chip cookies. These are a coveted treat for many families. The ...
State Fair Strawberry Lemonade
This is our last lemonade recipe for our Minnesota State Fair series. It has been so much fun making them this past month and enjoying them! I know Peyton's favorite part has been enjoying each one. Though out of all the lemonades we made this month I would have to say this one and the Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade were my favorites. This strawberry lemonade is extremely simple to make. I think making a simple syrup really made the difference in having a smooth lemonade. If you like the gritty ...
State Fair Red Velvet Funnel Cake
Funnel cakes are pretty much a staple of any fair or amusement park. And ever since I made the first funnel cake for the kids a few weeks ago they have been begging for more. Peyton's favorite type of dessert is red velvet anything so I decided to make her a red velvet funnel cake and see what she thought. To make this red velvet funnel cake at home you will need the following - 1 1/2 C Buttermilk 2 Eggs 2 C Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 2 TBSP Sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Cocoa ...
State Fair Cheesecake Roll-ups
I think pretty much everything is deep-fried at the Minnesota STate fair. And if it's not deep-fried it's on a stick. Well, probably not everything but it sure does feel like nearly everything! Our fair inspired recipe today are cheesecake roll-ups. These are super ooey and gooey so not something you can eat with your fingers, you'll definitely want a fork. But they are so indulgent and sweet! Definitely something you would indulge in at the fair. To make a batch of these Cheesecake Roll-Ups ...
State Fair Banana Foster Wontons
Every year when we go to the Minnesota State Fair we search out the new foods. It's a tradition for our family. Well, when Peyton was younger, probably 4, she was still in a stroller so I know she was pretty little, LeAnn Chins was at the Minnesota State Fair. They are one of my favorite casual fast food places in the twin cities. Well, this year they were doing the Great Minnesota Get Together and brought their famous wontons and they had Banana Foster Wontons too! I could not wait to try ...