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An Extensive Yet Incomplete Visual Survey of the 2026 Maryland State Fair 4-H Open Class Home Arts Competition

Indignity Vol. 6, No. 75

INDIGNITY HAD A great summer, and we had so much fun and did so much stuff we forgot to file a report of our late-summer visit to the 2026 Maryland State Fair in Timonium, MD.

Besides watching a cow get born and zillions of baby chick hatchlings, the annual must-see exhibit for us is the Home Arts pavilion, which always delivers in artistic determination, participation, and zeitgeist. Enjoy!

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SANDWICH RECIPES DEP'T.

WE PRESENT INSTRUCTIONS for the assembly of sandwiches selected from Recipes for Happy Holidays and "Goodies for Giving," by Jane Ashley, published circa 1960 and now available at archive.org for the delectation of all.

ITALIAN SPIEDINO
(Batter-fried skewered sandwiches)

Cut crust from slices of bread then cut each slice in four squares. Cut thin slices cheese and ham into squares. Mozzarella or any firm cheese may be used. Place on skewer, alternating bread, cheese, ham; repeat to fill a 5 or 6-inch skewer, ending with bread. Dust entire surface lightly but evenly with flour. Dip in Golden-Fry Batter; drain. Fry in hot MAZOLA, turning to brown all sides a light golden brown. Serve hot as entree with Italian Caper Sauce. (See below.) For a dessert Spiedino spread slices of bread with jam and cream cheese. Remove crusts, cut in squares and prepare as above. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

ITALIAN CAPER SAUCE
2 tablespoons MAZOLA Corn Oil
1 tablespoon corn starch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 bouillon cube
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/3 cup cooking sherry or cider
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Heat MAZOLA in saucepan. Blend in corn starch and sugar. Gradually add water, mixing smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add bouillon cube, soy sauce, and sherry; bring to a boil again, stirring until bouillon cube is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in capers and chopped parsley. Serve warm over Spiedino or fried fish.

If you are inspired to prepare a sandwich inspired by our continued offerings, be sure to send along a description of your experience and maybe a few photos to us here: indignity@indignity.net.