Even saturated fat is bigger in Texas

Don't worry, you haven't missed the fair. It's in October. However, there is an annual nationwide contest between state fairs featuring the best "new foods" of the year. Understand that I use the term "food" loosely. Now, the Texas State Fair is the home of the original Corny Dog which premiered in 1942. So we do have a proud history of frying with the best of 'em. The picture is of last year's debut: Fried Coke. Take a dough ball filled with Coke syrup, fry it, top it with powdered sugar and say hello to Diabetes.

Two things before I proceed:
1. Please note the fact that Texas had 6 of the 10 Fattest Cities in the U.S. as of 2008 (Men's Fitness).

2. Now, please take any cholesterol or blood pressure medication.

The three new foods nominated to represent our fair State Fair. . .

Fried Peanut Butter Cup Macaroon – A peanut butter cup is wrapped inside a coconut macaroon fried and dusted with powdered sugar. Also available with a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream.

Texas Fried Pecan Pie – A mini-pecan pie is battered and deep fried to a golden brown. Served drizzled with rich caramel sauce, then topped with whipping cream and chopped candied pecans.

My personal favorite. . .

Deep Fried Butter – 100% pure butter is whipped till light and fluffy, then specially sweetened with a choice of several flavors. The tantalizing mixture is surrounded by a special dough and quick fried. Served on a stick.

What else can I say? On the shiny side, at least Texans should have lustrous hair from all that butter. . . We strive to make Paula Dean happy!