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978-1-56689-207-0
$35.00 Hard Cover
224 pages
9 x 12
1200 + color and b&w illustrations and photographs and 120 recipes
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Minnesota State Fair: An Illustrated History
KATHRYN STRAND KOUTSKY AND LINDA KOUTSKY
“You won’t be able to stop turning the pages.”—Lynne Rossetto Kasper, The Splendid Table
State fairs are cornerstones of the American tradition and few are as beloved as the Minnesota State Fair. Since 1854, Minnesota has reveled in promoting the rich bounty of its land and the magnificent talents of its citizens. From legendary horse Dan Patch, whose record-breaking wins kept race fans on the edge of their seats, to Teddy Roosevelt’s famous grandstand speech suggesting that America should “speak softly and carry a big stick,” and from the invention of mini-donuts to the discovery of batter-fried cheese curds, the Minnesota State Fair has captured the imagination—and taste buds—of an entire nation.
As you travel back through time imagining stolen kisses along the dark and romantic canals of Ye Old Mill and the thrills and chills of the Midway, as you explore innovations found atop Machinery Hill and remember delicious breakfasts at the Epiphany Diner, you will also uncover the fascinating history of this wonderful state. Filled with memorabilia from the Great Minnesota Get-Together and more than 100 recipes from 4-H groups, famous Minnesota companies, time honored concessionaires, important food growing associations, and ribbon-winning contestants, this treasury of Minnesota’s happiest memories will keep you looking forward to the fair all year long. |
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