A more recent pic of the Ground Bologna Sandwich Spread, an image that’s also a little more appetizing than the other one. Someone’s said all that’s missing in this photo is topping the ground bologna with a fried egg. I’m thinking that’s good thinking. I know. It’s been three months. Three entire months since that […]
Category: Fairs
Finally: A Pic of the Half-Pound Steakburger
I’ve blogged a couple times before about our favorite food trailer in Monroe County, the Rock ‘n Roll Café owned by John and Melita Scott. The one photo I was missing, however, was that of their half-pound steakburger, topped with a slice of Swiss cheese and freshly-sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms. This is a pic […]
An Amorous Goat, Never-Ending Rabbits, and Bri Gets Dunked!
Awww, he loved me! From what I was told, this rather amorous goat at the fair has pushingly-snuggled with complete strangers ever since he was a baby 4 years ago. Now, at 200 pounds, he doesn’t know any better! On the final day of the Monroe County Fair, another goat had discovered the straw was fresher […]
Fair Food at Twilight
Regardless of whether or not I feel there are far too many duplications in the food options at the Monroe County Fair, I have to admit the area has a beautiful and ethereal quality to it at twilight on a clear evening. Here are a few twilight pics of some of the more unique trailers […]
The Fair: Best Elephant Ears in The Midway
One fair food item Mary really, really likes is Elephant Ears. These are rather simple to make. A yeast-based pastry dough is allowed to rise. The prepared dough is stretched into a flat shape like a pizza crust, then deep-fried till it’s golden-brown. After a few minutes rest, it’s sprinkled with either a mixture of […]