Our State Fair? Greatest. Fair. Ever.

When it rolls into town, the sun shines a little brighter. And your cravings for Big Tex and grease know no limits.

Sadly, it’s still more than a month away. So until then, sate one of those yearnings with an old-fashioned corn-dog deep fryer. This genius device allows you to fry six cornmeal-covered hot dogs at a time. But you can also toss in the usual Texas treats like onion rings, French fries, and battered Twinkies.

Or you can get a leg up on those crafty carnies by coming up with the next midway sensation. Sticks are included, of course. But creating the perfect batch of fried ice cream, peanut butter cups, or cereal balls may require some thinking outside the peanut oil-filled box.

You don’t have long (only 46 days!) to concoct the ideal fair food — even if a success in your kitchen won’t turn Big Tex’s head. 

So a few words to the wise: Don’t waste all your time trying to impress him.

He’s just full of hot air, anyway.

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