Suzanne Podhaizer, our new food writer, asked me to announce this limerick contest on my blog, so here it is: Are you clever about cuisine? Enjoy writing lyrics about the larder? Then you should ...

There have been a number of questions about the pie contest. Hopefully I can clear them up. Once again, KCRW’s pie contest is free. I hope everyone who wants to watch, eat pie, or compete will come.

DES MOINES — Each year, tradition is what drives the engine of the Iowa State Fair. But the beauty of Iowa State Fair food is its proof that tradition doesn’t have to be repetitive, boring or worst of ...