With all due respect to George Washington Carver, America's greatest food inventions have all originated in one place -- the fair. From cotton candy to corn dogs to deep-fried Coke, the enterprising folks at America's state and county fairs top themselves year after year.
Some observers thought state fair cooks had hit their peak last year, when the Texas State Fair debuted Deep Fried Butter. But in 2010, they outdid themselves once again, proving that if it's edible, it's even better battered and fried. From coast to coast (but mostly in the middle) here are our top ten favorite finds.
Vote for your favorite, then read more about them all at Endless Simmer.
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There is a booth that makes fresh, hot biscuits with real sorghum. That sounds like a winner. Deep fried *insert your own weird food here*, not so much.
Many food vendors at outdoor events have poor food handling procedures.
Get a good gander at how they operate before you plunk down your dough.
ESPN just did a major expose on scandalous food practices at stadiums and ballparks.
They might has well be hospital kitchens compared to fairs!