state fair

The Scarlet Pumpernickel: Winning a Red Ribbon for My State Fair Bread

The last time I entered a cooking contest was twenty-seven years ago.

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Palestine's Family Jewel: Why in the World Would Someone Willingly Eat a Testicle?

One of the most highly publicized “new foods” for the 2012 MN State Fair are Holy Land’s lamb testicles otherwise known as lamb fries. Hearing about Holy Land’s latest contribution to the MN food culture piqued my interest. “How were fried testicles hailed as a delicacy and what in the world would the precious gems taste like?” I wondered. As with every meaningful interaction, I received my answers plus a greater respect and understanding of the impact one’s passion has on their work. Majdi Wadi, Holy Land CEO's intent is not simply to sell more food, but to share worldly experiences with his fellow Minnesotans, thereby bridging the gap between the us and them.

 

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