Back during our Spring break I alluded to a little secret that my girls and I were up to.
(pretty fair pictures courtesy of flickr)
The only thing I ever really liked about the fair was meeting my boyfriends there, eating corn dogs and the food competitions. I love going through them even now, reading the names, examining the jars, labels, different concoctions, it is mesmerizing for me and I really like to do it alone, (mostly because no one else has the patience for it). I'm not a very competitive person, mainly cuz I just ain't got no athletic skills :) But I have always wanted to enter some sort of baked good, pickle or jelly in the fair. ALWAYS.
Which brings me to my topic...
Yep, the girls and I did this again for the second time on Spring break. The timing of this is just perfect. Gives us time to do everything last minute;)
They did not want me to take this picture, of course, but they are use to it by now. When doing these competitions they have categories and specific products that need to be used and then you let your imagination go. We made several "tests" trials, I even took some to school for review and critique. We ended up submitting just two entries. They were due last night at midnight. I think I got the last one in about an hour before cut off. That is how we do it or should I say rollllllll.
So you can see we made all sorts of creations. It doesn't matter if we win, its just the idea, and the fun that we had doing it. Besides, if we actually did get accepted to go to the bake off I think I would need a stunt double cuz I would just freeze under the pressure :)
Ahhhh, dreams, they make life exciting.
Oh yum!! You all did a fantastic job..and winners regardless! "D
Posted by: Gina | April 25, 2009 at 04:45 PM
I'm so happy for you and your girls - what a great experience to enter the PB together!! I usually enter - I have for about 10 years now, but this year I was just too busy...now after seeing all of your wonderful creations I'm wishing I had sent SOMETHING in!! Oh well - maybe this year is YOUR year and I'll be hoping and praying that you win or come in 2nd or 3rd or whatever! Just to go to Florida and be in the bake-off would be something! Good luck to you - I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!
Posted by: nan | April 22, 2009 at 04:11 PM
How fun! Keep us posted...
Posted by: Amy | April 21, 2009 at 06:26 PM
I love, love, love the fair! Everything looks so yummy!
Posted by: jessica | April 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM
OH heavens, everything looks delish....
Posted by: misschris | April 21, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Well, I am starving now!
Posted by: amy | April 21, 2009 at 07:28 AM
This looks like fun!
Again, you have made me hungry with your photos. Don't you know that I am dieting? ;)
Posted by: randi | April 21, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Everything looks great! Care to share some of the recipes? The little quiche looking tarts and the pockets look delicious!
Posted by: Desiree | April 21, 2009 at 04:36 AM
I think I need to exercize after just reading your post....YUMMMM! I would so be your personal taste tester...(hee-hee)
Posted by: Amanda | April 20, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Hi Cindy! Your baked goods look scrumptious! I hope your entry wins!
Posted by: Christy | April 20, 2009 at 07:54 PM