Food festivals :

LA Food Fest Winners!

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 The LAFF event at the Rose Bowl wasn't just a foodie wonderland, it was also a contest! Judges included Susan Feniger, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chef Walter Manzke, Jesse Williams, Rene Lynch of the LA Times , and blogger Bill[...]

Great Food and Music 2

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It was also an incredibly hot day, so I was very grateful for the press tent. Someone had the great idea to set up a backstage area for press and bring in food so that we could photograph and taste it without waiting in the crazy lines. Pink's[...]

Slow Food Strikes Again

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This was our second year visiting the nearby town of Cagli for their big Slow Food 5th annual festival of meat - Distinti Salumi! What a bella festa & a sample lovers dream! It is the National Review of Salume (Salt Pork), the most famous[...]

Fair Food Favorites #1 - Rose's

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Rose?s Chorizo Burrito. Once a week, or so, during the San Diego Co. Fair, DiAnne and I enjoy a deliciously warm, lightly spicy and the-perfect-way-to-start-the-day chorizo burrito from Rose?s. Although the Fair starts tomorrow, we just could not[...]

Fair Food Favorites #2 - Grant's Burgers

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Grant?s Burgers. If there ever was a hamburger at the Fair to enjoy, it?s from Grant?s. There are other burgers, but nothing like Grant?s. They are juicy and delicious and so filling. My only problem with a Grant?s burger during the Fair is that I[...]

Fair Food Favorites #5 - Mini Donuts

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Mini Donuts. You can find Mini Donuts in Exhibit Hall on the south side, west end when visiting the San Diego County Fair. These ladies have been there forever. The Mini Donuts are produced constantly throughout the day and are so easy to snack on[...]

Return of the Food Fests

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Yes, it is that time of year again in Georgia. This also marks a year that I have been down here. I truly cannot believe my time here has been going this fast. I meant to share this a little earlier, but some traveling plans got in the[...]

Fair Food Favorites #14 - Roxy's

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Roxy?s. Roxy?s has a permanent restaurant in Encinitas, but are here during Fair. They have the delicious healthy fare we love. The Artichoke Sandwich with avocado is our favorite, DiAnne and I share so we don?t get too filled up and can enjoy[...]

Fair Food Favorites #7 - Apple Tower

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Note: Hot Dog on a Stick lesson for Wednesday, June 23 has been moved to Friday, June 25 at 2 PM - for those interested, please mark your calendar. Apple Tower. Have you ever had a caramel apple at a fair? An apple on a stick (of course),[...]

Fair Food Favorites #6 - Funnel Cakes

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Funnel Cakes. Funnel Cakes are a staple at Fairs. Heat up the deep fryer, stream the batter into the fryer in any pattern you?d like ? just make sure it will fit on the appointed plate ? and violá! Funnel Cake! Top the Funnel Cake with fruits,[...]