"them deep-friend twinkies 'll kill ya"

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08/07/2003 12:09:05 AM · #1

well, i'm excited to say that the indiana state fair started today and i was there ASAP after work. i don't care about the pigs and the marching bands and the tractors (well, ok, some of the old tractors are really cool) -- for most of us urban dwellers, the fair is all about the food.

this year the starring attraction is the introduction of the deep-fried twinkie (i don't make this stuff up). due to an overwhelming fascination with edibles served on sticks, i of course had to try it.

anyone who wants a mini-photo tour of this year's fair food (heavily featuring the deep-fried twinkies) is welcome to check it out here.

enjoy!

rob

*edit* I, of course, didn't mean to type "deep-friend" in the subject of my post. my fingers must have slipped 'cause of the twinkie grease.

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Fayech

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08/07/2003 12:11:27 AM · #2

was the twinkie good? hehe

smellyfish1002

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08/07/2003 12:17:47 AM · #3

I grew up in Pendleton, just a little ways up I69. All I remember from the fairs back then were Elephant Ears! Can you still get one of those? ...with honey and powdered sugar???

JD Anderson

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08/07/2003 12:32:51 AM · #4

Yeah, the Minnesota State Fair has all manner of weird fried things on sticks...candy bars, cheese curds, pickles...I think I'll stick with cotton candy and funnel cakes.

08/07/2003 01:22:21 PM · #5

really, the deep-fried twinkie was much like a twinkie wrapped in an elephant ear. all the fried stuff tastes the same to me, really -- it's the toppings that are the difference. but, yes, the twinkie was good.

and i'm goin' back tomorrow! time to get the fat pants out!

rob

08/07/2003 01:27:31 PM · #6

Hey Muck,

Im from Indiana but havnt been home since 2000. Duty calls. Thanks for sharing the pictures of the fair that I truly miss alot. Cant wait and try one of those Twinkies in the near future. I heard they did away with the live animals? Bummer. Thanks again ( I also grew up in Pendleton too, Smellyfish is my Brother)

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08/07/2003 01:32:22 PM · #7

That Damn Twinkie Delux photo made my mouth water!!!!!
P.S. What High School did you go to Muck?

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08/07/2003 01:52:17 PM · #8

Originally posted by aiweaver:

That Damn Twinkie Delux photo made my mouth water!!!!!
P.S. What High School did you go to Muck?

I actually know Pendleton well. I went to Anderson Highland (my mom still lives up there). What year(s) did you guys graduate? I was '92 but I knew some PHS people.

I don't think they did away with live animals, but there is something going on. I guess instead of wild animals in cages they are doing some kind of natural habitat thing. I don't know. Last night was the food and the photo exhibits. I'm going again on Saturday -- a friend of mine has told me that they've set up some kind of "Goat Mountain" (??? wtf??) so we have to check that out. I'll report back later.

rob

08/07/2003 01:59:23 PM · #9

Hey Muck,

I Graduated from Pendleton Heights in "93" I know a few people from Highland (Jaime Scott) do you know her? Its a small world! You have some really great Photos by the way. Remember hanging out at Applewood on the weekends? We probably ran into each other and didnt even know it. Like I said, Small World.

08/07/2003 02:12:28 PM · #10

yeah, we probably did.

jamie scott sounds familiar but i'm not sure. i'm really bad with names.

i went out with anita hartsock for a year or so in high school. i think she was pendleton '93. maybe it was '91. hmmm... we went to her prom in '91 at the murat in indy. do you know her?

08/07/2003 02:16:14 PM · #11

Yes I know her but not that well. Jaime Scott was Class of 91 at Highland.

Gordon

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08/07/2003 02:49:29 PM · #12

I come from a land that'll deep fry anything that stops moving long enough.

Deep fried mars bars are okay, but I prefer deep fried bounty bars.

Deep fried pizza is also popular.

08/07/2003 03:01:54 PM · #13

last year the deep-fried snickers were quite disappointing. that's why the twinkies are so popular -- they hold up under the pressure of the frying process.

gordon -- are you referring to scotland or texas for its deep-frying prowess? LOL

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08/07/2003 03:09:44 PM · #14

I love deep fried green tomatoes!!!!!!

Gordon

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08/07/2003 03:16:05 PM · #15

Originally posted by muckpond:

It seems to be a close run thing to pick.

GeneralE

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08/07/2003 04:54:36 PM · #16

I didn't know haggis was deep-fried!
I know some Okies who deep-fry okra--that's pretty good that way. And if you call it tempura it could be anything ....

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rickhd13

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08/07/2003 05:07:55 PM · #17

Well the goold ole Illinois State fair kicks off in about 2 hours here for a 10 day run...

Can't wait to get the gator on a stick, or hit the Ethnic Village for some good Jamiacan jerked chicken, and of course the Italian sausages with peppers & onions, Tom Thumb donuts, lamb burgers, think fatty ribeyes, lemon shakeups...and of course frosty cold Budweisers

Gordon

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08/07/2003 05:52:17 PM · #18

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I didn't know haggis was deep-fried!
I know some Okies who deep-fry okra--that's pretty good that way. And if you call it tempura it could be anything ....

I love deep fried haggis. One of the main things I miss from home. It isn't always deep fried, but it certainly gets served that way quite often in chip shops.

GeneralE

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08/07/2003 06:01:29 PM · #19

Originally posted by Gordon:

I love deep fried haggis. One of the main things I miss from home. It isn't always deep fried, but it certainly gets served that way quite often in chip shops.

I have to admit to knowing about haggis but never having tried it. Fried actually makes it sound more appetizing than previous descriptions I've heard. I like knowing about what people eat in different parts of the world, besides the typical restaurant fare.

08/10/2003 06:28:06 PM · #20

Muck!!!!!

Did you get any photos from the fair SAT?

08/10/2003 06:33:45 PM · #21

no...DANG! i was supposed to go Sat. morning but didn't.

i am going probably on tuesday night and definitely on wednesday because wednesday is farmer's day and that means it's time for Square Dancing Tractors!

isn't indiana fun?

hmmm...wonder what i'll have to eat next......

08/10/2003 06:35:58 PM · #22

Eat one of the Italian sausages for me... Lots of onions...be sure to buy some TUMS (LOL)