{"id":248,"date":"2012-08-06T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2012-08-06T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.david.runneals.com\/?p=248"},"modified":"2012-08-06T08:29:31","modified_gmt":"2012-08-06T13:29:31","slug":"august-6th-isf-food-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.blog.david.runneals.com\/?p=248","title":{"rendered":"Fair Life – August 6th: ISF Food on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fair Life<\/a>, is a featured series I’m writing on the 2012 Iowa State Fair. I’m going to try to post something different each day I’m at the fair that features some behind-the-scenes looks at different aspects of the state fair along with factual information.<\/p>\n

Since I’m going to be LIVING at the fair for 2, that’s right, TWO FULL WEEKS, I’d thought I’d share with you what I like to eat and my usual meals (That won’t break your budget.) I eat almost all of my meals for <$5! Here’s my secret places to get great fair food, with great prices, and support local organizations & farmers!<\/p>\n

Breakfast: There are 2 options for Breakfast at the Iowa State Fair.<\/p>\n

Option 1 is the Turkey Grill<\/a>. The Turkey Grill has an amazing breakfast item that’s only a $1! It is a turkey link on a stick with a pancake around it (much like the pancake and sausage on a stick, but instead of sausage, it’s turkey!). They also garnish it with some powdered sugar. You sure can’t beat the price, while supporting Iowa’s Turkey Farmers!<\/p>\n

Option 2 is the Methodist Church Food Stand. Nothing can beat the cooking of the local church goers who’ve all been blessed as great cooks. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist) Anyway, they make a mean Biscuits and Gravy ($4), and their service is speedy as well!<\/p>\n

Lunch: There are also 2 options I usually have for lunch.<\/p>\n

Option 1 consists of the Beef Quarters<\/a>. This is where longtime broadcaster Mark Pearson<\/a> hosted The Big Show. It’s here that I like to order the Hot Beef Sunday<\/a>. The Hot Beef Sunday<\/a> consists of mashed potatoes, gravy, cheese, pulled beef roast slices, and a tomato on top. \u00c2\u00a0Come support Iowa’s Beef Producers!<\/p>\n

Option 2 consists of my favorite place, the Iowa Pork Tent<\/a>! It’s here where I get my mouth-devouring pork! I have been hooked on the Pork Loin sandwich<\/a> the past few years. Also here are the delicious pork-sliders! Both are under $5! It’s here where you can learn more about the people that produced your delicious meal, support Iowa’s Pork Producers, and maybe even catch the next president or a congressman<\/a>! Did you know that a fairgoer receives a pork product EVERY 4 seconds?<\/p>\n

Dinner: Dinner is pretty much the same as lunch, but I usually go to the other place.<\/p>\n

Treats: There are many places I like to go have some amazing treats…<\/p>\n

Barksdale Cookies are #1. I might even go as far as to say they beat Cookies Etc. They come in cups or buckets. The cups are $4 and the bucket is $15. This year I’m going to try to get a BUCKET of them! Screw the cup, you only live once! It’s not the state fair if you don’t eat unhealthy!<\/p>\n

Po Boy’s Sweet Potato Fries are my #2 favorite “snack” at the fair. They are tastey, delicious, and somewhat healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fair Life, is a featured series I’m writing on the 2012 Iowa State Fair. I’m going to try to post something different each day I’m at the fair that features some behind-the-scenes looks at different aspects of the state fair along with factual information. Since I’m going to be LIVING at the fair for 2,…<\/p>\n

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