On A Stick

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On A Stick

We seek out and taste-test weird and wonderful food concoctions from fairs and street vendors all over the world - and occasionally cook up some of our own. A new episode each week!

  1. 44

    Wonder Bar

    Wonder Bar

  2. 43

    Brat

    Brat

  3. 42

    Bologna

    Bologna

  4. 41

    Pork Chop

    Pork Chop

  5. 40

    Veggie Dog

    Veggie Dog

  6. 39

    Corn Dog

    Corn Dog

  7. 38

    Fried Chicken On A Stick

    Fried Chicken On A Stick

  8. 37

    Deep-Fried Snickers Bar

    Deep-Fried Snickers Bar

  9. 36

    Cajun Chicken

    So much more than chicken goes into this savory dish.

  10. 35

    Tiramisu On A Stick

    One doesn't usually find the delicate, sweet and crumbly tiramisu on something as lowly as a stick. Then again, you may not have visited the Dipped in Chocolate booth at the Iowa State Fair.

  11. 34

    Deep-Fried Mushrooms

    Randy & Katrina seem overly excited to try this interesting food, which combines a little bit of American Chinese cookery with state fair convenience.

  12. 33

    Fair Square

    The Iowa Blue Ribbon Foundation - part of a group behind the state fair - decided to get in on the a piece of the on-a-stick action through their own concoction, the Fair Square. And why not put it on a stick, like everything else? It may not be the most practical conveyance device, as Katrina discovers, but at least it's something different.

  13. 32

    Fruit

    So yeah, it's just fruit. But who says it can't be fun? Randy rates a strawberry.

  14. 31

    Cupcake

    Is deep-frying a cupcake just gilding the lily? Find out what Katrina and Jeff think.

  15. 30

    Hot Lips

    Take a big, juicy hunk of chicken, stab it with a stick, and dip it into a thick, rich buffalo sauce. Katrina and Jeff think it may be one of the best deals at the fair.

  16. 29

    Teriyaki Beef

    From one of the few Asian-themed food booths at the fair came this juicy, mouth-watering hunk o' beef.

  17. 28

    Peanut Butter Bar

    Jeff and Randy sample the Peanut Butter Bar from the Dipped In Chocolate booth at the Iowa State Fair.

  18. 27

    Cannoli

    Check out what Katrina and Jeff thought of this twist on a classic Italian confection from the Dipped in Chocolate kiosk at the fair.

  19. 26

    Breakfast Lamb Sausage

    Randy's never even had lamb before, so this was a bit of a treat.

  20. 25

    Deep-Fried Pineapple

    Deep-Fried Pineapple may sound weird, but Katrina & Jeff find it surprisingly appealing. Would Hawaii approve? Find out in Episode 25.

  21. 24

    Deep-Fried Ho-Ho

    Deep fried ho-hos may seem like overkill, but whatcha gonna do?

  22. 23

    Monkey Tail

    Chocolate + frozen banana = what could possibly go wrong, right? Well, apparently a lot. Find out why Katrina and Jeff gave this fair food confection two thumbs down.

  23. 22

    Dutch Letter

    Although the dutch letter is popular year-round in Iowa - and available on a stick at the Iowa State Fair - this sugar-encrusted pastry tends to be baked and served most often during December in the Netherlands. It's a flaky, buttery crust, wrapped around an almond-paste center that reminds one of marzipan. The home cook would traditionally shape it into the first letter of your family surname, but the most popular letter is 'S' - probably because it's easy.

  24. 21

    Turkey Tender

    Just because you can doesn't necessarily mean you should. That's about where we stand with this questionable and suggestive bit of meat.

  25. 20

    How to Eat a Turkey Leg

    Of course a bone is a stick. And we think the dark turkey meat tastes a bit like ham - especially when it's smoked, like these. They are without a doubt one of the most popular foods at fairs, carnivals and theme parks worldwide.

  26. 19

    Make Deep-Fried Pickle On A Stick

    It's not an easy task to make a deep-fried pickle on a stick, but follow Jeff's simple instruction and you'll be making your own in no time.

  27. 18

    Nut Roll

    It's not a Swedish pastry, but more of a handmade take on the gas station "salted nut roll" variety that Katrina and Jeff sample on this week's episode.

  28. 17

    Peanut Butter & Jelly

    In honor of National Sandwich Day, Jeff examines the vertical stylings of a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

  29. 16

    Egg On A Stick

    In tribute to America's egg farmers on National Farmers Day, we bring you the egg on a stick from the Ag building.

  30. 15

    Meatballs And Spaghetti On A Stick

    It takes a bit of ingenuity to get this classic Italian dish on a stick. But Randy is up to the task, and happy to show you how you can do it in your own home. So head into the On A Stick Kitchens for the down-low.

  31. 14

    Caramel Apple

    We celebrate our arrival on iTunes with that quintessential fall fair food: The caramel apple. See what Randy & Katrina think of this one.

  32. 13

    Cookie Dough Ball

    If you like eating raw cookie dough, you'll love this monstrosity from the Dipped in Chocolate booth at the Iowa State Fair.

  33. 12

    Churro Waffles

    Inspired by the fair and National Waffle Day, we create a waffle-y concoction of our own: Churro Waffles on a Stick.

  34. 11

    Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake

    Katrina & Jeff try the most popular offering at this unique booth at the Iowa State fair.

  35. 10

    Chocolate-Dipped S'mores

    More from the Dipped in Chocolate booth at the Iowa State Fair. This time, it's a chocolate-dipped s'mores treat on a stick. Cold s'mores? Find out if it's any good.

  36. 9

    Deep-Fried Milky Way

    Randy & Katrina sample their first deep-fried candy bar, the Milky Way.

  37. 8

    Jamón on a Stick

    Randy & Katrina complete their pinchos tour of Barcelona with a sampling of jamón varieties.

  38. 7

    Fried Cod Fritters

    Randy & Katrina fly to Barcelona to sample fried cod fritters on a stick - or, as the Spanish call them, "pintxos".

  39. 6

    Fried Cajun Cheese On A Stick

    Jeff and Katrina get a huge mouthful of deep-fried cheesy goodness - but with mixed results - in this episode.

  40. 5

    Pancake Wrapped Turkey On A Stick

    You take a turkey sausage. Fry it in pancake batter. Dip it in maple syrup. Then proceed to inhale the powdered sugar it's sprinkled with and choke. At least, that's what Randy did. Find out what he and Jeff thought of what has to be the biggest bargain at the Iowa State Fair.

  41. 4

    Deep-Fried Twinkie On A Stick

    Katrina & Jeff sample a deep-fried twinkie, and are less-than-pleased by what they find inside...

  42. 3

    Chocolate-Dipped Bacon on a Stick

    Katrina & Randy sample chocolate-dipped bacon on a stick at the Iowa State Fair.

  43. 2

    Deep Fried Butter

    Katrina & Jeff sample deep-fried butter, a concoction in honor of the Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We seek out and taste-test weird and wonderful food concoctions from fairs and street vendors all over the world - and occasionally cook up some of our own. A new episode each week!

HOSTED BY

Todd Kuhns

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