Bringing National Recipe Contests To Grassroots America...
The American Fair - Blue Ribbon Secrets
- I have been competing at the fair for over 35 years and the best advice I can give is to use the very best products, never skimp.
- From the creator of an award winning Chocolate Championship recipe
- After I was married, I got Grandma's recipe, which included her advice: “The best way to keep this cake is to hide it.”
- From the creator of an award winning Sweepstakes Sponge Cake recipe
- Develop a knack for reading a recipe and visualizing just exactly how it is supposed to look and taste. Don't skimp on ingredients-use the best. And don't be afraid to experiment. Add your own special touch to improve a recipe.
- From the creator of an award winning Yellow Daisy Cake recipe
- The most important ingredient is "the love." I love cooking with my kids, grand kids and friends.
- From the creator of an award winning Mac & Cheese recipe
- I find the judges' score sheets given to each exhibitor to be a valuable method for improving a product. I can make use of the negative as well as positive comments. I like to bake anytime-and have been known to bake half or all the night during fair time.
- From the creator of an award winning White Bread recipe
- The best recipe is an old family favorite that you put a new twist on.
- From the creator of an award winning Great Cake recipe
- When I try out a new recipe, I read it over and over, just like I do with the directions before I cut out a dress. When I have failures, it is usually when I want something just so for company or to give away.
- From the creator of an award winning Swedish Ginger Cookies recipe
- Don't be afraid to visit several grocery stores to find the perfect fruit for your pie.
- From the creator of an award winning Pie Baking Championship recipe
- My advice to beginning bakers is to have a good oven that bakes at an even temperature.
- From the creator of an award winning Powdered Sugar Cookies recipe
- Creating a recipe for the fair is infinitely more fun with your children's help.
- From the creator of an award winning Kids Cookie recipe
- My advice to beginning bakers is to not be afraid to experiment with new recipes and to be fussy about the ingredients you use in them.
- From the creator of an award winning Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe
- Don't be afraid to mix crazy ingredients together like my Cinnamon Swirl Squash Bread.
- From the creator of an award winning Yeast Bread recipe
- My advice to beginning cooks is to get a tried and true recipe, follow it exactly, and branch out from there.
- From the creator of an award winning Dinner Rolls recipe
- In creating recipes, I always try to com up with the "wow" factor to make my dishes stand out amongst the competition.
- From the creator of an award winning Fresh Taste for the Family recipe
- My advice to beginning bakers is to keep all your ingredients at room temperature and be sure to measure carefully.
- From the creator of an award winning Graham Bread recipe
