2012 Steele County Free Fair ♦ Page 29
dept. J – Culinary arts
DIVISION - INTERNATIONAL FOODS Entries should be a traditional product (for example, lefse, scones, strudel) of the country. Remember, items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. NOTE: Please check other divisions for amount to be exhibited. Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate from Costas’ Candies & Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon. Class 21 International Foods Lot 1 Somalia 6 Italy 2 Southeast Asia 7 France 3 Mexico/Spain 8 England 4 Germany 9 Other 5 Scandinavia DIVISION - IT’S A SECRET This division is for exhibits where the recipe does not exist or where the exhibitor does not want to share the “secret” recipe - example, a family secret. Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Famous Dave’s and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 22 Secret Recipe Lot 1 Bread (1/4 loaf) 2 Cake (3”x3” piece) 3 Cookies and bars (3) 4 Pies (1 piece)
5 Mixes 6 Candy (5 pieces) 7 Other
DIVISION - HOLIDAY FAVORITES Entries should be a favorite made for the holiday. Remember, items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Custom Coffee and a grand champion ribbon. NOTE: Please check other divisions for amount to be exhibited. CLASS 23 Holiday Favorites Lot 1 Valentine’s Day 2 St. Patrick’s Day 3 Easter 4 4th of July
5 Halloween 6 Thanksgiving 7 Christmas 8 Other
DIVISION - BAKING LIGHT/BAKING HEALTHY Entries should contain at least one ingredient that makes the product healthier. Examples might be baking with Splenda instead of sugar, using Egg Beaters instead of eggs, modifying a baked item to be "low carb," etc. Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Central Park Coffee Company and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 24 Baking Light/Baking Healthy Lot 1 Bread (1/4 loaf) 5 Mixes 2 Cake (3”x3”) 6 Candy (5 pieces) 3 Cookies and bars (3) 7 Other 4 Pies (1 piece) general score card for canned goods General Appearance ......................................................... 30 Product .............................................................................. 50 Color .............................................................................. 10 Texture ........................................................................... 10 Liquid (if applicable) ....................................................... 10 Uniformity of size & shape (if applicable) ...................... 10 Clearness (if applicable) ............................................... 10 Sealing, container and method ..................................... 10 (if applicable - judges decision whether item will be tasted) Flavor ............................................................................ 10 (if applicable - judges decision whether or not to open) Total ............................................................................ 100
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CANNED GOODS RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. A recipe with processing time, method and date, must accompany all canned goods. Please attach to the jar with a rubber band. 2 Only canned goods in which USDA, Minnesota or other state extension services, home canning equipment manufacturers or other reputable sources, methods and recipes will be eligible for ribbon awards and premiums. 3. Open kettle canning methods are not acceptable. 4. Standard or regulation jars and 2 piece lids are required. No wax. 5. Any canned goods passing the appearance test may be opened by the judge for final placing. 6. Any canned goods up to two years old can be entered for judging. 7. USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning may be seen at: http:// foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/canningguide.html. DIVISION – canned fruit To be exhibited in standard colorless glass canning jars - pints or quarts - with 2-piece lids. Hot water bath processing is required. Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Big 10 Restaurant and Bar and a grand champion ribbon. Class 25 Canned Fruit Lot 1 Apples 2 Applesauce 3 Cherries 4 Peaches 5 Pears
6 Raspberries 7 Rhubarb 8 Strawberries 9 Fruit juice 10 Mixed fruit 11 Other
DIVISION – jellies
To be exhibited in standard colorless glass canning jars or regulation jelly glasses - 1/2 pint or 1 pint only - with 2-piece lids. Hot water bath processing is required. Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate The Pizza Ranch and a grand champion ribbon. Class 26 Jellies Lot 1 Apple 2 Blackberry 3 Crab apple 4 Currant 5 Elderberry
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6 Grape 7 Plum 8 Raspberry 9 Strawberry 10 Fruit blend 11 Other
DIVISION – JAMS To be exhibited in standard colorless glass canning jars or regulation jelly glasses - 1/2 pint or 1 pint only - with 2-piece lids. Hot water bath processing is required. Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Torey’s and a grand champion ribbon. Class 27 Jams
Lot 1 Apricot 2 Blackberry 3 Blueberry 4 Orange marmalade 5 Peach 6 Raspberry, red 7 Raspberry, black
8 Rhubarb 9 Strawberry 10 Grape 11 Apple butter 12 Fruit conserves 13 Vegetable conserves 14 Fruit blend 15 Other