The Wonder Bar is truly a wonder.
Brat
This bratwurst on a stick at the Iowa State Fair looks an awful lot like a corn dog.
Bologna
When we heard about “bologna on a stick” – a long-standing favorite at the Iowa State Fair – we had all kinds of wild ideas about what it might be.
Pork Chop
The pork chop on a stick is a classic, iconic fair food at the Iowa State Fair for many, many years.
Veggie Dog
How does the Veggie Dog at the Iowa State Fair compare to its more brutal cousin, the Corn Dog? Jeff gives his unabashed opinion.
Fried Chicken On A Stick
Katrina and Randy try one of the simplest items at the Iowa State Fair – the humble, giant fried chicken on a stick.
Cupcake
Is deep-frying a cupcake just gilding the lily? Find out what Katrina and Jeff think.
Teriyaki Beef
From one of the few Asian-themed food booths at the fair came this juicy, mouth-watering hunk o’ beef.
Deep-Fried Pineapple
Deep-Fried Pineapple may sound weird, but Katrina & Jeff find it surprisingly appealing.
Dutch Letter
Just in time for Christmas, Randy & Katrina sample a popular pastry from Iowa’s Dutch community.
How to Eat a Turkey Leg
Happy Thanksgiving! Now, Randy will teach you how to properly devour that turkey leg.
Make Deep-Fried Pickle On A Stick
Learn how to make a spiralized deep-fried pickle on a stick with Jeff in the kitchen.
Nut Roll
Jeff and Katrina sample the Nut Roll on a Stick – and it’s not necessarily what you think.
Egg On A Stick
In tribute to America’s egg farmers on #NationalFarmersDay, we bring you the egg on a stick from the Ag building.
Meatballs And Spaghetti On A Stick
In tribute to America’s egg farmers on #NationalFarmersDay, we bring you the egg on a stick from the Ag building.
Caramel Apple
We’re on iTunes now! Let’s celebrate with an apple – a classic caramel one, at that.
Now available on iTunes!
If you’re of the iPod/iPad/iWhatever minded sort, you can now subscribe to the On A Stick Vodcast through iTunes to have new episodes instantly downloaded to your device.
Apple on a Stick, anyone?
Churro Waffles
Happy National Waffle Day! Inspired by the fair, we create a waffle-y concoction of our own.
Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake
Katrina & Jeff try the most popular offering at this unique booth at the Iowa State fair.
Chocolate-Dipped S’mores
Katrina & Jeff sample chocolate-dipped s’mores on a stick on this very special day.
Fried Cod Fritters
Randy & Katrina sample Spanish “pintxos” street food in Barcelona: Cod Fritters On A Stick.
Fried Cajun Cheese On A Stick
You’d think deep-fried cheese would be a little more satisfying than this. See J & K’s take.
Deep-Fried Twinkie On A Stick
There’s a serious disappearing act involved with deep-frying a twinkie, as Katrina & Jeff quickly discover.
Chocolate-Dipped Bacon on a Stick
Randy & Katrina sample chocolate-dipped bacon on a stick at the Iowa State Fair. “It’s like four slices of bacon in one.”
Deep Fried Butter
Katrina & Jeff sample deep-fried butter, a concoction in honor of the Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair. It’s a miracle of modern chemistry.
