CNE 2013 – FOOD BUILDING – Review Part II

CNE 2013 – FOOD BUILDING – Review Part II

Before the end of this CNE season, I had to go one more time! How could I pass up another chance to devour weird and greasy foods?

Believe it or not, Instagram has been an influential deciding factor in my food selections this year. The most appetizing and more frequently posted items were quickly added to my list of things to try. The “Cronut Burger” (Epic Burger), “Chowdah Fries” (Jack’s Lobster), and “Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Curds” (Mac & Cheesery) were all choices made by persuasive Instagram photos. Before my second visit to The Ex, I instinctively did some Insta-research for food inspirations.

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CNE 2013 - FAIRGROUNDS - Pictures Part II

CNE 2013 - FAIRGROUNDS - Pictures Part II

Visit the CNE while you still can!

CNE 2013 - FAIRGROUNDS - Pictures Part I

CNE 2013 - FAIRGROUNDS - Pictures Part I

2 more days until the CNE is closed for the season!

CNE 2013 - ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE

CNE 2013 - ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE

1, 2 - Toy-Ronto Kingdom

"…folded from more than 10,000 pieces of paper without using glue or cutting.” 

by Yuri & Katrin Shumakov (www.oriland.com)

3, 4, 5 - International Sand Sculpting Competition

"Each sculptor is provided with 10 tonnes of sand in which to create their own masterpiece. They will be working on the pieces from August 16th until August 21st at 5:00pm."

3 - 3rd Place: Dan Belcher (United States)

4 - 1st Place: Ilya Filimonstev (Russia)

5 - Unknown (Sorry!)

6, 7, 8 - Adorable knick-knacks from The Direct Energy Centre! 

CNE 2013 - THE FARM

 

CNE 2013 - THE FARM 

There were sooo many cute animals! Especially the 11 days old piglets! 

Bottom four pictures are butter scuptures.

8 - Wolverine by Boram Yoo

9 - E.T. by Agnes Niewiadomski

10 - Stitch by Unknown (I’m sorry!)

11 - Cat and Ball by Reid Orsten

CNE 2013 - FOOD BUILDING - Review Part I

CNE 2013 - FOOD BUILDING - Review Part I

After much hype and anticipation, I finally had the chance to visit this year’s CNE. A series of miscommunications and missed transportations later, my boyfriend and I made it in time for the “$5 after 5pm” admission special (Monday-Thursday only).

First stop, the Food Building....

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FUTURE ADVENTURES - CNE 2013

FUTURE ADVENTURES - CNE 2013

One of the largest annual fairs in North America, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE or The Ex) opened for it’s 134th year this past Friday. Back again, are the rides, parades, games and the notorious food building. The strange and artery clogging delicacies offered there are the most sought after features of this event. Anything from donut burgers, to chocolate covered bacon to deep fried cherry cola can be found.

This year, a new heart attack inducer has arrived! Dubbed the “Cronut Burger”, it is a cheeseburger housed between a bun best described as a cross between a donut and a croissant. Maple-bacon jam is then spread on top of this sweet and savory concoction. Multiple media outlets and blogs have already given their opinions and reviews on this burger.

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