tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post1222368252128962946..comments2020-09-24T03:41:33.828-05:00Comments on Baking Ribbons: State Fair Ribbon Winner's PicturesBaking Ribbonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-25735068480162603362013-08-25T00:01:11.576-05:002013-08-25T00:01:11.576-05:00Anonymous, if you in the top 25, they fill out a s...Anonymous, if you in the top 25, they fill out a scorecard and send it to you. Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-61521638140679269032013-08-24T07:41:18.781-05:002013-08-24T07:41:18.781-05:00When you enter but don't win do they let you k...When you enter but don't win do they let you know what score you had?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-29624674385388418162011-09-14T23:12:10.305-05:002011-09-14T23:12:10.305-05:00Congratulations Annette! I remember how exited I w...Congratulations Annette! I remember how exited I was when I received my first ribbon-I didn't win anything the first year or the 2nd year. As far as the mix-up this year, I guess the judges and staff are only human and they make mistakes...Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-26569286282605475802011-09-14T21:15:51.544-05:002011-09-14T21:15:51.544-05:00Thanks for looking into the issue. I had contacted...Thanks for looking into the issue. I had contacted the competition office as well, around the same time you did, and received a similar response. It's only my second year entering any baked items and it's my first ribbon from the Minnesota State Fair!<br /><br />Thanks again. Looking forward to next year.Annettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-39375325399377252922011-09-13T21:50:16.894-05:002011-09-13T21:50:16.894-05:00OK, so nevermind on my question in the last blog a...OK, so nevermind on my question in the last blog about where you live. People in MN must take the state fair competitions very seriously! That is so cool. And they have such pretty displays for the winners! And go to 5th place! We only go to 3rd.Veronicahttp://veronicascornucopia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-930724698952175582011-09-13T16:35:42.376-05:002011-09-13T16:35:42.376-05:00Annette, see below: Dear Gloria,
On the judges s...Annette, see below: Dear Gloria,<br /> <br />On the judges sheets it says that you have a total of 90 points and that Annette received more than 90 points putting her in 4th place. The clerk who was marking the sheets circled 4th place by your name, which is right below Annette's, instead of marking it by Annette's name. Linda and all the other staff members were looking at the placings and not the points, which is why there was so much confusion.<br />Annette will be getting credit on the website for having 4th place since she is the correct winner for the brownies . <br />You may keep the check since it was our mistake for not catching that. I will also be putting in the mail a 4th place ribbon for you.<br />I am sorry for all of the confusion!!!<br /> <br />Sincerely,<br /> <br />~Competition Staff<br />Minnesota State Fair<br />651.288.4417Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-41426677480600617232011-09-12T23:37:54.065-05:002011-09-12T23:37:54.065-05:00I sent a detailed email to the competition office ...I sent a detailed email to the competition office earlier today. I hope they get back to me. If your brownies really won, you should get the credit online and the $2! I can let you know what I hear on this post, or you can email me...Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-37623942256589864132011-09-12T22:04:24.475-05:002011-09-12T22:04:24.475-05:00I have read your blog for a little while now. I ca...I have read your blog for a little while now. I came across it by a google search for things like "Minnesota State Fair Baking." Always fun and inspiring to see what others are baking.<br /><br />When I received the ribbon and scorecard in the mail, I remembered reading your story about the brownies. So I thought I would contact you via your blog.<br /><br />Mix ups do happen... makes for a good story!Annettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-3494114755064317832011-09-11T23:47:47.782-05:002011-09-11T23:47:47.782-05:00How did you find me? I'm glad you did! I rece...How did you find me? I'm glad you did! I received the $2 check for 4th place today!!! on 8/26/11 I called the state fair because they posted my name as the winner, but your brownies were up there when I went to take a pic. They confirmed I was the winner over the phone after looking up their paperwork (who really knows though?) so the woman I spoke to found one of my brownies in the "losers" :) case and put it in the winners case. If you got the ribbon, then you probably were the winner..but if I won nothing, why would they have my name at all and why did I receive the check? A couple of years ago I won 3rd place for them so getting a ribbon was not surprising to me...Oh well...You have the ribbon and I have the picture of my brownie with it and the jaw dropping $2...They told me mixups happen..Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-54896044471438621822011-09-11T16:01:54.162-05:002011-09-11T16:01:54.162-05:00Hi Gloria –
Strange story about the brownies…
T...Hi Gloria – <br /><br />Strange story about the brownies…<br /><br />This weekend I received my scorecards from the MN State Fair and there was a pink ribbon inside; much to my surprise. The pink ribbon was for the brownies I entered in Class 6 / Lot 1061 – Chocolate Brownies with nuts and/or frosting.<br /><br />After reading your blog story seems there’s some sort of mix up. Either I received your ribbon or the published winners sheet was incorrect. Makes me wonder if the brownies you saw that Friday were mine.<br /><br />Did you receive your score card yet? Was the ribbon included? The ribbon I have does have my name hand written on the back and the scorecard and entry tag both have a “4” written on them. What a strange mix up either way.Annette Gustafsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-43136588957866195332011-09-04T12:15:18.813-05:002011-09-04T12:15:18.813-05:00Thank you Anonymous! The first year I entered I wo...Thank you Anonymous! The first year I entered I won nothing, but I did receive a scorecard on a few things which helped me improve for the next year. Half the fun for me is experimenting and sharing with my family and friends. I am the first in my family and extended family to enter anything so I don't have the pressure you might have!Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-70234249469728068502011-09-04T10:48:14.142-05:002011-09-04T10:48:14.142-05:00Gloria, you have inspired me. My husband and I we...Gloria, you have inspired me. My husband and I went to our county fair last night and viewed the baked goods, the gardener's displays, and the preserved goods. We live in California's Central Valley. My husband's family has a century-old tradition of picking up first and second place ribbons so I confess that I am feeling rather intimidated. ;) Congratulations on your ribbons, Gloria! Your entries look delightful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-13676145168132910932011-09-01T22:45:43.487-05:002011-09-01T22:45:43.487-05:00Hanaa, thanks! My brownie looks lonely
:( About...Hanaa, thanks! My brownie looks lonely <br />:( About the winning CCC, it DOES have a giant crater!!! Totally underdone I'll bet! Good eye! (Maybe they know the judge???) ;)<br />I do see I only "shot" one of yours! I must have stood too close on that shot. <br />I know you'll get some good pics! Can't wait to see them!Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-25457907723247886582011-09-01T22:10:32.390-05:002011-09-01T22:10:32.390-05:00Your baked goodies look great. Only one of my 4th ...Your baked goodies look great. Only one of my 4th place winning brownie made it onto your picture :o)<br />I'm glad you had to chance to see your ribbon winning brownie displayed (I can't believe they already threw out the other bars - at least there was one left). I'll be going to the fair this weekend and taking lots of pictures, as always.<br />At the risk of sounding like a sore loser, did you take a close look at the Blue Ribbon winning Choc Chip Cookie (the third one, way in the back), reflected in the mirror? It has a huge crater in it!! :o)Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-80316433991915826952011-08-31T18:40:41.362-05:002011-08-31T18:40:41.362-05:00@Gloria -- I understand perfectly... my banana bre...@Gloria -- I understand perfectly... my banana bread is a closely guarded secret too, almost like the Colonel's spices :)Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942536433931964186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-58949402210009402112011-08-31T12:58:35.932-05:002011-08-31T12:58:35.932-05:00Interesting photos of the winners. Thanks. I'm...Interesting photos of the winners. Thanks. I'm not a big state fair fan, :-) (blasphemy, I know). I wouldn't have gotten to see this if you hadn't posted it. I made strawberry bread years ago. I'll have to look up the recipe. As I recall it was very sweet and tasty, and actually made me think more of cake than bread.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-54537688644778100762011-08-30T11:54:42.260-05:002011-08-30T11:54:42.260-05:00I have the recipe on an old tiny recipe card that ...I have the recipe on an old tiny recipe card that came from an EX family member!<br />I found the basic recipe here-it is the first recipe listed: <br />http://www.best-bread-recipes.com/recipe-strawberry-bread.html<br />I have modified it a bit to up the strawberry flavor...can't give away my secrets just yet!Baking Ribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316742071505469593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270568193229889345.post-21714025050044541592011-08-30T08:45:11.151-05:002011-08-30T08:45:11.151-05:00That image of your strawberry bread and your "...That image of your strawberry bread and your "so tiny" comment is really making me smile :).<br />But if Lord of the Rings (recently re-watched in one sitting) has taught me anything it's that small things can have a very big impact :). <br />I'm looking forward to seeing (and trying) that recipe. As for the size, the most difficult part will likely be figuring out the new bake time once you double the recipe and up the pan size to 9x5. And congrats again on the ribbons :)!Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942536433931964186noreply@blogger.com