by Steven Doyle
There are a few changes with the food this year at the Texas State Fair. Sure you will find all the new fried foods and familiar faces and corn dogs, but a few tried and true food vendors were replaced this year for the odd reason that the deadlines were confusing leaving a few out of the game this year.
With that said, this left the door open for new vendors to take their places and we have the short list. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, Fried Food, fun with food, PETA, State Fair of Texas, Steven Doyle, Stick of Butter
by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick
There is little doubt you have seen culinary sculptures in your life time, those made of ice and even melons. But have you seen sculpture in butter? Sharon BuMann does just that for many state fairs across the country, including the Texas State Fair. She has been having her way with butter since 1994. We sat down with a few toast points, jam and the butter lady for a few questions. Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Breakfast, Corny Dog, Fair Park, State Fair of Texas, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick
Howdy Folks. Big Tex finally showed up for his stint at the State Fair of Texas, and so did I. Some of you may know that I will be hosting the celebrity chefs each day at the State Fair of Texas and settled into my little office behind the kitchens at the demo area today. Continue reading
Filed under BBQ, beer, Corny Dog, Fair Park, Robert Bostick, State Fair of Texas, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
On Labor Day all speculation will end on who has the best and most unique fried gizmo for the 2011 State Fair of Texas. If you recall, last year we were entertained by Fried Beer and Fried Frito Pie. Lines curved the Midway as people clamored for these unusual items.
Do the new crop of deep fryers have the chops to pull off top awards? Will the average fairgoer buy into the new concept?
CraveDFW will check out the Seventh Annual Big Tex Choice Awards when vendors compete for Best Taste and Most Creative new foods at the 2011 State Fair of Texas next week and give you a full report. Let’s have a look at the finalists: Continue reading
Filed under Bacon, beer, Fair Park, Fried Food, fun with food, Party!, State Fair of Texas, Steven Doyle
