Not every new food item is destined for deep-frying; chocolate-covered Twinkies coming to State Fair

For her many regular customers, vendor Doris Drury is known by one of two names: “The Tea Lady” or “The Mini-donut Lady.” But the 30-year State Fair veteran isn’t content to be defined by just two products. Like most Fair vendors she keeps her eyes open for new ideas, and this year she will debut chocolate-covered Twinkies at the N.C. State Fair. Some would argue that Twinkies are a pretty-near perfect food anyway, but the chocolate and assorted dipping options add a new twist to an old favorite. We recently caught up with Doris at the N.C. Mountain State Fair, and…

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