The newest over-the-top foods at the state fairs

As this article from Endless Simmer* warns, “Steel your arteries.” They’ve compiled a list of the top 10 new foods from the state fairs. The intro states it all, “Well, in regards to ridiculous overloads of novelty foods, it’s all downhill from here–state fair season is over for the year. We’ll have to wait for months before a stream of deep-fried, chocolate-covered, bacon-wrapped indulgences can once again make their appearance in our diets. In the meantime, let’s take a look at some of the most shocking new creations that made their debut onto the state fair food scene in 2012. Steel your arteries…”

And the list? Such mouth-watering items as chocolate-covered corn dogs, El Bananarito, breakfast lollipops, deep-fried Kool Aid, and Fried Ice Cream Burgers all made their debut. Be sure to check out the list – it may swear you off deep frying forever (but never chocolate).

*Thanks to Huff Post Food for the link