Fair Food

[dgreene120]

It's Fair season in Florida and my family made our annual visit to the South Florida Fair. This year, the family tried a Donut Burger, a Waffle Burger, a bacon-wrapped corn dog, chocolate covered bacon on a stick, a Boston cream pie funnel cake, and some deep-fried Oreos!

 

[DoctorShavegood]

Corn Dogs are my favorite.

 

[BSAGuy]

UGH!! It seems at fairs these days, vendors are in an arms race to produce the most caloric and artery-clogging fare possible.

I agree with Doc Shavegood and restrict the fair fare to corndogs.

 

[SpaceCadet1]

Corn dogs and funnel cakes. Nom nom nom

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

David:

Last year, the Mrs. and I went to the Louisiana State Fair (this year it's again in Shreveport, LA - 27 Oct thru 13 Nov 16),...and the rides, shows, exhibits, concessions and the like, besides the food was awesome (just throw all your diets out the window: because State Fairs come only once a year)!

We really liked the Crawfish and Crab Boudin

(you eat these sausages [made from a pork or seafood or both rice dressing (much like dirty rice), which is stuffed into pork casings] 'goody's' with saltine crackers),
Brontosaurus size (slow-cooked), Pork Chops

,
Southern Fried Frog Legs

, and the Pecan Cretes

(can't forget pralines either),...just to name a few.

Read More: a) http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/10/best-food-at-louisiana-state-fair-slideshow.html# b) http://www.statefairoflouisiana.com/

"[The State Fair]...a showcase of talent, [great food,] creativity and inspiration". Katherine Meade

 

[BubblesTGB]

It just gives me a great sense of relief the the donut burgers are fresh and never frozen. Fresh is always better.

 

[Snappy Lunch]

It just gives me a great sense of relief the the donut burgers are fresh and never frozen. Fresh is always better.

Yes, and they need to be Krispy Kreams.

 

[simon1]

Oh good Lord...I haven't been to a State Fair in...well, I started to say years but it's been a couple of decades.

Cotton candy and corn dogs was what I used to get at the Tulsa State Fair when I was a kid. Last one I went to was in Dallas and I really didn't do that much food. I may make it a point to go to the Texas State Fair next year and try the fried ice cream.

 

[dgreene120]

Just to add to the insanity, the Donut Burger guys had a Philly Cheese Steak Donut Burger and Totchos (nachos made with tater tots) this year!

 

[bberg100]

Ya all ain't had nothing yet - http://www.eater.com/2011/8/10/6663...ter-on-a-stick-at-the-iowa-state-fair#4286368

 

[Dave in the basement]

I make Donut Burgers for myself and my son a couple times per year. I prefer using bison, and they sure are good!

 

[ouch]

Whenever I would go to a fair in Florida, I'd have to get canepas, although the frogs legs that Christopher posted look awesome. They remind me of the original Nathan's at Coney Island.

 

[SpaceCadet1]

Just to add to the insanity, the Donut Burger guys had a Philly Cheese Steak Donut Burger and Totchos (nachos made with tater tots) this year!

Totchos?! That sounds amazing. Maybe I will try a DIY version.

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

...They remind me of the original Nathan's at Coney Island.

ouch:

...and still 'going strong'!

View Website: http://www.nathansfamous.com/

"From a hot-dog to a national habit". Early Nathans Slogan

 

[oc_in_fw]

The last time I went to a fair was the Texas State Fair in 1992. I spent most of the time in the Hans Muller tent eating sausage, kraut, and German potato salad while drinking a lot of Spaten Octoberfest. There is something about Oompa music that just makes you want another beer.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

The last time I went to a fair was the Texas State Fair in 1992. I spent most of the time in the Hans Muller tent eating sausage, kraut, and German potato salad while drinking a lot of Spaten Octoberfest. There is something about Oompa music that just makes you want another beer.

The last time I went to a fair it was at The Travis County Livestock show and rodeo. More than 20 years ago. All I remember is throwing dimes into shot and beer glasses.

 

[dougydee]

Haven't really seen anything like these foods here. Would like to try some of this stuff, just once mind you. My doctor might thingk otherwise.

 

[esswun]

Hand dipped corn dogs ARE great. I like Elephant Ears myself.

 

[Edcculus]

I've never drummed up the courage to try a donut burger. I'll eat tripe, tongue, sweetbreads, liver, and haggis. Keep that donut burger away though.

 

[auk1124]

Years ago,my wife and I shared a funnel cake at a music festival on our first date. She let me eat most of it, and didn't run screaming when I ended up with a half pound of powdered sugar smeared on my face.

So, I married her. Keeper!