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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 53 MIN

Fair Food - The Discussion

from A More Perfect Plate · host Lake Geneva Country Meats

The Fair is a beloved part of summer in America, and the food is always a highlight. It's hard to think of anything other than "food on a stick" when you think of fair food, but the first American fairs featured no food, and definitely not anything on a stick.Here's how America found its love for fairs, how the Midway came to be, and the story of the culinary arms race that is food on a stick.This is "The Discussion" where Nick & Bridget have a little fun with the story while enjoying corn dogs, lemonade, and pretzel bites. If you'd like to hear the full story, listen to "The Read" where Nick narrates the entire story, or you can find the link to read the full blog post below!Read the full Dispatch on our blog.Watch "The Discussion" on YouTube.You can find our hub with the written dispatches, book suggestions, and more at: amoreperfectplate.comPlease be sure to subscribe to keep discovering interesting American stories. We appreciate your support for this project.Thanks for listening - cheers!Nick & Bridget

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The Fair is a beloved part of summer in America, and the food is always a highlight. It's hard to think of anything other than "food on a stick" when you think of fair food, but the first American fairs featured no food, and definitely not anything on a stick. Here's how America found its love for fairs, how the Midway came to be, and the story of the culinary arms race that is food on a stick. This is "The Discussion" where Nick & Bridget have a little fun with the story while enjo...

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