15 Days of Deep Fried Christmas

Over the past four years, we’ve had the chance to sample some of the latest, greatest and strangest fair food to come to the N.C. State Fair. In the spirit of year-end lists, we thought we would look back at 15 of our favorite food-related posts from the past four years. Each day between now and Christmas, we’ll post a different food review from our archives. 1. Krispy Kreme Burger: I can’t believe I ate the whole thing (2010) You should know that we walk a lot during the Fair. On average, around five miles a day. I know that…

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Deep Fried Ambassador: Deep Fried Legends of the Fair

This is a guest blogger post by our Official Deep Fried Ambassador, Amy. We’ll be reposting her State Fair adventures from her Practical Cook blog throughout the Fair. Deep-Fried Legends of the Fair: Oreos, Krispy Kreme Burger, Elephant Ears (with video) Gentle Readers, the people have spoken. Okay, a few people have spoken, and other people double-dog dared. Today’s dinner adventure at the N.C. State Fair was . . . Deep-Fried Oreos, Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger, and Corn, in that order. Deep Fried Oreos! We got them here (on recommendation). Demand them Hot Now, they are infinitely better! TPC’s Deep-Fried Oreo Stand…

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Twitter roundup: Seven sinful State Fair foods

Food has long had a central role in shaping the way people experience the N.C. State Fair. Premiums have been awarded for the production of top notch agricultural products since the first fair in 1853, and the first booths selling food appeared on the midway around 1900. At that time, many booths sold food to raise money for churches and civic organizations, and that is still true today. What’s more, in  a survey conducted a few years back, 70 percent of fairgoers chose food as one of the reasons they attended the N.C. State Fair. We wanted to highlight the…

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We’re just 5 months away

It’s hard to believe that it’s been seven months since the start of the 2010 N.C. State Fair. It seems like it was just yesterday we were trying our first Krispy Kreme Burger, going for a ride on the Fighter, and passing a new milestone with more than 1 million of our closest friends. We’re gearing up for the 2011 N.C. State Fair, Oct. 13-23, and can’t wait to share more about the food, rides and entertainment that make this one of the best events in the state. This weekend at the Fairgrounds, check out the following events: Region 10…

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Deep Fried Ambassador: Fried Food Edition

This is a guest blogger post by our Official Deep Fried Ambassador, Ashlee. We’ll be reposting her State Fair adventures from her Miss Ashlee blog throughout the Fair. Fried Food Update So tasty… so good… I love fair food! But you know what?? I’ve been kind of taking it easy… I’ve only had (and that’s often with sharing) a turkey leg & corn dog an ostrich burger deep fried cookie dough deep fried pickles & deep fried tomatoes an apple (really who does that?) deep fried pumpkin pie French Fried Friend with the Deep Fried Pumpkin Pie before we dig…

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Krispy Kreme Burger: I can’t believe I ate the whole thing

You should know that we walk a lot during the Fair. On average, around five miles a day. I know that doesn’t make up for what I did today because today I ate a Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger. That’s right, a hamburger patty, cheese and bacon between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts. You can find the Krispy Kreme burger at several locations around the Fair (use the new food finder to see them all). I tried the Murphy House’s version, which is ironically topped with lettuce and tomato. Watch the video below to see how it went: Note: If video doesn’t…

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