We were at the Minnesota State Fair for six hours yesterday. Six hours of hot, greasy fun. Most of that time was spent eating, but unlike last year, Henry was more comfortable around the farm animals and wanted to go on all the kiddie rides, so it was a well-rounded adventure.
We were meant to go to the fair later this week, so the last minute trip meant going without doing any state fair food research. Can you imagine? I dislike not having a plan, however ,in the end there was little floundering.
My stand-out foods this year include:
Fudge Puppies
These sugar-free Belgian waffles are dipped in dark chocolate and are my perfect way to start a day at the fair.
Sunflower Honey Ice Cream
You can find this delicious treat in the Agriculture Building. I tried a sample of the new Nitro Ice cream in the Food Building, but Sunflower Honey Ice Cream is just a tad more special.
Macaroni and Cheese on-a-stick
I'm not sure how I missed this last year. It was creamy, cheesy, fried yumminess and the only thing I contemplated ordering again for the bus ride home. Nick washed his down with a frozen Red Bull.
Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut
It's never easy to pick just one sausage, is it? The Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut stand, across from the DNR building, puts the best kraut on a deliciously, authentic brat.
Honorable mention goes to Sven and Ole's hotdish on-a-stick, which was improved from last year and grilled shrimp on-a-stick, with melted butter from Fish n' Chips
Henry with fries and Macaroni & Cheese on a stick.
Henry eating cotton candy
It took a bit for Henry to warm up to the livestock
After all the food and the dirty, greasiness of the fair we stopped by Bar Lurcat to decompress with some tartare and wine. Today Tomorrow I start a three-day raw foods diet. It's time to detox and get ready for fall.
A civilized come-down
