Lincoln bakers 'fair' well at state fair

[August 26, 2009]  SPRINGFIELD -- Lincoln residents cooked up a storm of awards at the Illinois State Fair, and we want to congratulate not only them, but all our neighbors who represented us so well this past week.

National recipe contests that took place at the Illinois State Fair:

Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts Pie Baking Championship

1. Darlene Crider of Lincoln,
   217-735-3782
   Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

2. Jone Schumacher of Chapin,
   217-472-5816
   Caramel Praline Apple Pie

3. Amy Butler of Lincoln,
   217-735-1294
   Caramel Apple Pie

Great American Spam Championship
Adult category

1. Carlene Carter of Lincoln,
   217-732-9223
   Jamaican Spam

2. Anthony Karas of Springfield,
   217-525-0475
   Spam Pot Pie

3. Jone Schumacher of Chapin,
   217-472-5816
   Spam Spinach Artichoke Pizza

Lindsay Olive Lovers Salad Challenge

1. Cindy Bohl of Glenarm,
   217-483-5657
   Panzanella

2. Darlene Crider of Lincoln,
   217-735-3782
   Salad Riviera

3. Carol Meadows of Springfield,
   217-553-2253
   Pasta Salad

Make it with Malt-O-Meal Recipe Contest

1. Darlene Crider of Lincoln,
   217-735-3782
   Strawberry Rhubarb Blender Crisp

2. Jone Schumacher of Chapin,
   217-472-5816
   Malt-O-Meal Fruity Flower Cookies

3. Amy Wertheim of Bloomington,
   309-830-4361
   Cinnamon Toasters Banana Nut Bread

[Text from file received from Kate Peppler, Agnew Communications/Media Matrixx]