July 20, 2018
It’s summertime, and that means outdoor fairs, festivals, and carnivals are popping up in just about every town throughout the Midwest. As you might have guessed, my favorite part about a summer fair is the food, especially the sweet and crispy funnel cakes, served piping hot with a thick dusting of powdered sugar. Americana at its finest!
If you’ve ever pulled apart pieces of a funnel cake, licking your fingers after each bite, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. There’s something so delicious about this simple treat of fried dough served on a paper plate, that enjoying them only once a year doesn’t seem quite right.
Once I figured out how easy it is to make my own midwestern funnel cakes at home, I may never stand in line for one again. That leaves more time for the Ferris wheel and the bumper cars!
Need to make funnel cakes for a crowd of festival goers? Click and slide the number next to ‘servings’ on the recipe card below to adjust the ingredients to match how many you’re feeding—the recipe does the math for you, it’s that easy.
July 18, 2018
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July 15, 2018
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July 13, 2018
If you’re looking for the irresistible Cream Puffs that have been served at the Wisconsin State Fair since 1924, you’ve come to the right place. These light-as-air pastries are filled with a lightly sweetened...
July 11, 2018
I’m betting that this Mexican street corn, known as elote, will be your new favorite way to eat corn on the cob this summer, even if you’re a purist in the corn department. The...
July 9, 2018
Fried chicken can be so easy to buy these days, but it doesn’t hold a candle to honest to goodness, mouthwatering, homemade fried chicken. If you’ve never made it yourself, then it might be...
July 6, 2018
I teamed up with the California Walnuts to bring you this Spicy Asian Snack Mix! I’ve been compensated for my time. All opinions are mine alone. Looking for a snack with a kick? A truly addictive...
