Iowa State Fair Food: Toward a Theory of American Festival Cuisine | Eater
"A bright, locally iconic stand known for hot, freshly fried cheese curds — chunks of fresh, unaged cheddar encased in a crisp exterior and served with marinara, ketchup, ranch, or a mix. While the canned marinara can disappoint, eating the hot curds straight from the basket and dunking them in ketchup while walking the illuminated midway captures the quintessential greasy‑finger joy of festival eating." - Meghan McCarron
