In all my years in SoCal, it's surprising I have NEVER been to the L.A. County Fair. I didn't even know where it was. Pomona, CA (in case you didn't know either). Our friends Craig and Janee invited us to go with them after work on Wednesday, so we were excited to check it out. We didn't let the rain stop us, there was actually a thunder storm on the way there.
One of the things I was looking forward to most was the FOOD! I heard they had “Pinks” world famous hot dogs, as seen on Bobby Flay's Throwdown on Food Network. I also was geared up to try some of those evil deep fried goodies everyone talks about: fried Twinkies, fried Snickers, fried avocado, fried Oreos, fried peanut butter jelly sandwich, fried White Castle burger...no, I'm not kidding. Just to name a few. As we walked in the gates I immediately smelled the fragrance of funnel cake, kettle corn, and chocolate covered bacon in the air. Oh look, there's Pink's!
Time to EAT! What should we get? Classic Pinks dog...Nah. Jumbo Mustard dog...getting warmer. Ah yes, the Huell Howser, one bun, two Pinks dogs, extra chili, extra cheese, and onions.
The fair grounds are so huge, it took us about 30 minutes just to walk from one end to the other, and that didn't include going up and down each row of: food, games, rides, exhibits and shops. We decided to check out the animals first for the kids' sake. Okay, for the grown ups too!
There were 100's of animals but I was intrigued the most by the pigs. How ironic after just finishing off a ½ pound chili cheese dog. This bad boy was a dainty 675 pounds.
When we finished our rounds I was on a mission for a deep fried frenzy. And what a frenzy it was. Rather than pay $6.50 for a fried cookie or cake or candy bar, I decided...hey why not go for a pound of garlic curley fries served in a giant cone. Oh yea! Elizabeth got one of those fresh squeezed lemonade drinks. It was so refreshing.
No, we didn't go on any rides...probably a good thing considering what we ate, if you know what I mean.
5 comments:
YUMMO!!!! Sounds like a good time:) At the Ky State fair this year they had Krispy Kre.me burgers. Burgers served on two doughnuts (Krispy Kre.mes). We didn't go to the fair but had we, guarentee you I would NOT have had one-LOL! I have always wanted to try the deep fried things too.
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Very entertaining Dan. You should post more often.
Dan, great post! I agree, you should post more often! I think it is hilarious you two just finished all your big athletic events and then did the County Fair! Hey, you have revved up metabolisms right now, why not? YUM! I am with you though, I have a salty tooth more than a sweet tooth. I would have gone for the dog & fries too! One day we will take the kids to the Texas State Fair. I haven't been since I was a kid.
We are getting very excited for ya'll's upcoming transfer!! We pray we are right behind you too : )
Um, lemme just say YUUUUUUUM! Fun post!
Fun times!!! Next year we go for the deep fried sweets! :)
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