In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. WIth fall on the scene, it’s yet again state fair time. In Part 4, the guys turn their bellies to the big state of Texas. From BBQ to sweet eats, listen in as the cubs debate their favorite treats.

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Let’s Talk About Food: State Fairs ‘24 – Part 4

It’s that time of year – STATE FAIRS are coming back around. And we’re wrapping up our journey with the foods of TEXAS. 

 Texas State Fair: Sept 27-Oct 20 ’24 – Fair Food Map

• Caramel Macchiato Fritters – Crazy Ottos & Gulf Coast Grill – A classic, heaping serving of delicious caramel forms the nucleus of these creamy coffee cake balls. Each cake ball is dipped in beignet batter and fried until golden brown. With three to an order, these Caramel Macchiato Fritters are garnished with whipped cream, caramel, and white chocolate drizzle. You didn’t think we forgot the coffee, did you? For a finishing touch, use your syringe full of espresso to inject into every delicious bite! Coffee chains, beware…there’s a new Macchiato in town!
• Cookie Butter Nachos – Big Al’s Grill; Texas Burgers, Dogs and More – These nachos take the concept to a whole new level by using freshly fried flour tortilla chips coated in a heavenly blend of cinnamon sugar. The highlight of this indulgent treat is the generous scoop of homemade cookie butter cheesecake filling, which adds a creamy and rich element to the dish. To further elevate the taste, dollops of homemade cream cheese icing are generously added on top, followed by a drizzle of gooey caramel sauce. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of crushed Biscoff® cookies, providing a delightful texture to this extraordinary dessert.
• Deep Fried Tablitas – Texas Holy Fried Ribs and Fusion BBQ – Battered, juicy short ribs are fried to golden brown deliciousness. Served with a fried jalapeño, fresh lime slices, a sprinkle of Cotija cheese, and three different dipping sauces to choose from, you’ll be sure to enjoy this State Fair of Texas twist on traditional Mexican-style short ribs!
• Dickel’s Triple Meat Big Back Snack – Dickel’s Smokehouse – This Texas-sized indulgence is presented with a boastful five layers and seven tantalizing flavor profiles. The base consists of abuela’s cherished elote street corn recipe, including a fusion of roasted sweet corn, lime, butter, cumin, and chili powder. Following suit is a portion of succulent smoked chopped beef brisket that paves the way for a delightful serving of gourmet smoked gouda mac and cheese. A buttermilk biscuit crowned with tender cubes of Hogzilla Pork Belly Burnt Ends, slow-smoked to perfection and coated in a house-made sauce, completes this tower of flavors. Still hungry? A savory, loaded nacho beef brisket sausage link is halved and adorns the cup’s interior, accompanied by heavenly deep–fried crinkle-cut maple waffle-flavored potato slices on top.
• Island Rumble – Mac Loaded – Sail away to flavor paradise with our Island RUM-ble Bowl! Dive into a medley of Caribbean flavors with a base of extra creamy mac and cheese and topped with juicy flame, grilled to perfection jerk chicken that is marinated in a special pineapple rum jerk marinade. Garnished with a tangy homemade pineapple pico salsa and a flavorful spicy jerk crema, each bite is a tropical getaway for your taste buds! Come on down and let your senses set sail with every delicious forkful! One Love never tasted so good!
• Lay’s® Potato Chip Drink – Milton’s – See chips in a whole new light with the LAY’S® Potato Chip Drink – a daring blend where sweet meets a thrilling heat capturing the newest flavors of America’s favorite chip in every sip. This vibrant hand-shaken concoction combines the sweet lushness of mango and a signature blend of citrus juices with a fiery kick of hot honey, jalapeño infused syrup, and artfully placed strawberry drizzle. Each sip is smoothed over with a layer of cool, sweet foam, then topped with LAY’S® Sweet & Spicy Honey Potato Chips for a playful crunch and a spicy adventure. Sip it if you dare!
• Whole Bundt of Kisses – Southside Steaks and Cakes – This captivating creation features a deep–fried 7UP® bundt cake enveloped in a signature batter. Fresh from the fryer, the cake is filled with mouthwatering Belgian chocolate, resulting in a satisfying volcanic eruption of flavors. Adorned with crumbled homemade chocolate chip cookies and miniature kisses, dusted with powdered sugar, and crowned with a full-sized Hershey’s® on a pillow of whipped cream and a sprinkle of edible silver glitter, this dessert becomes irresistible to fairgoers of all ages.