
Brat
This bratwurst on a stick at the Iowa State Fair looks an awful lot like a corn dog.
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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.
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Pork Chop
The pork chop on a stick is a classic, iconic fair food at the Iowa State Fair for many, many years.
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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.
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Corn Dog
It’s one of the fair classics, but of course we had to cover it.
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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.
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Deep-Fried Snickers Bar
Katrina and Jeff try a deep fried Snickers Bar on a stick at the Iowa State Fair.
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Fair Square
Katrina and Jeff give their take on this glorified Rice Krispy treat.
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Cupcake
Is deep-frying a cupcake just gilding the lily? Find out what Katrina and Jeff think.
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Hot Lips
What are hot lips? They’re what you end up with after eating this.
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Teriyaki Beef
From one of the few Asian-themed food booths at the fair came this juicy, mouth-watering hunk o’ beef.
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Peanut Butter Bar
Great in theory, the peanut butter bar left a bit to be desired for this duo.
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Breakfast Lamb Sausage
Lamb: It’s not just for dinner anymore. It’s for breakfast too. Apparently.
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Deep-Fried Pineapple
Deep-Fried Pineapple may sound weird, but Katrina & Jeff find it surprisingly appealing.
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Deep-Fried Ho-Ho
Deep Fried Ho-Ho’s are the reason Hostess came back from the dead.
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Dutch Letter
Just in time for Christmas, Randy & Katrina sample a popular pastry from Iowa’s Dutch community.
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Turkey Tender
The darker side of turkey. We’re not sure where to begin with this one…
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How to Eat a Turkey Leg
Happy Thanksgiving! Now, Randy will teach you how to properly devour that turkey leg.
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Make Deep-Fried Pickle On A Stick
Learn how to make a spiralized deep-fried pickle on a stick with Jeff in the kitchen.
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Nut Roll
Jeff and Katrina sample the Nut Roll on a Stick – and it’s not necessarily what you think.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly
In honor of National Sandwich Day, Jeff examines a clever sandwich on a stick.
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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.
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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.
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Caramel Apple
We’re on iTunes now! Let’s celebrate with an apple – a classic caramel one, at that.
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Cookie Dough Ball
If you like eating raw cookie dough, you’ll love this monstrosity.
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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.
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Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake
Katrina & Jeff try the most popular offering at this unique booth at the Iowa State fair.
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Chocolate-Dipped S’mores
Katrina & Jeff sample chocolate-dipped s’mores on a stick on this very special day.
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Deep-Fried Milky Way
Randy & Katrina take their first foray into deep-fried candy bars – the Milky Way.
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Jamón on a Stick
Randy & Katrina sample a wild assortment of jamón, Spain’s iconic cured hams.
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Fried Cod Fritters
Randy & Katrina sample Spanish “pintxos” street food in Barcelona: Cod Fritters On A Stick.
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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.
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Pancake Wrapped Turkey On A Stick
Randy learns you gotta hold your breath before you dig into this one.
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Deep-Fried Twinkie On A Stick
There’s a serious disappearing act involved with deep-frying a twinkie, as Katrina & Jeff quickly discover.
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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.”
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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.
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