FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – Among 34 new foods on the ever-growing menu at the Minnesota State Fair, which opens August 24:
Basil hummus: With spicy walnut topping. Blended with fresh basil and topped with a mix of crushed walnuts, crushed red chili pepper, garlic and olive oil. Served with homemade garlic parmesan chips. (Hummus is vegan and gluten-free; chips are vegetarian-friendly with gluten-free option available.) At Holy Land at the International Bazaar, southeast corner.
Bee sting sundae: Bridgeman’s vanilla ice cream topped with hot honey, spicy peanuts, whippedcream and a cherry. (Vegetarian, gluten-friendly) At Bridgeman’s Ice Cream on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street.
Birthday cake mini donuts: Birthday cake-flavored mini donuts coated with vanilla sugar, drizzled with icing, and dusted with sugar crystals and sprinkles. At Mini Donuts & Cheese Curds on the east side of Underwood Street between Murphy and Lee avenues.