Steve Doocy and Gov. Kim Reynolds Try Unique Iowa State Fair Foods

Fox News personality Steve Doocy and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently explored the Iowa State Fair’s latest and most unusual food offerings. Among their adventurous tastings were a peanut butter and jelly corn dog and a butter-dipped ice cream cone. These items highlight the fair’s creativity and capacity to surprise attendees with daring culinary innovations.

Ringo Starr’s Goat Cheese Sandwich

The celebrated Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has shared his favorite sandwich: a simple cheese sandwich made exclusively with goat cheese. Starr’s preference for goat cheese, as explained during a 2021 appearance on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, is due to what he perceives as the suitable size of goat milk molecules, compared to those derived from cows. He elaborated, “With a goat, it’s a good size for our bodies.” Though not backed scientifically, goat milk does contain smaller fat globules than cow milk, impacting its digestion.

Content creator @domenicskitchen brought Starr’s sandwich preference to life in a video series, recreating musicians’ favorite sandwiches. Starr’s sandwich consisted of butter-toasted bread with a spread of soft goat cheese and sprinkled goat cheddar. Social media users commented on the simplicity and appeal of the sandwich, suggesting enhancements such as salt, pepper, tomato, and shallots.

Comparisons and Celebrity Sandwiches

Some expressed surprise that the sandwich wasn’t grilled to melt the cheese, contrasting it with a typical American grilled cheese. Goat cheese is celebrated for its tangy, earthy flavor, often paired with both sweet and savory items. Ringo Starr’s choice reflects his individuality, as highlighted by remarks from Instagram users appreciating his signature offbeat style.

Starr’s preference for goat cheese aligns with the structural differences between goat and cow milk. Goat milk’s composition may affect digestion uniquely, due to the size of its protein and fat particles. As Instagram users noted, “Goat milk fat molecules are smaller and finer, making it easier to digest.”

@domenicskitchen has also recreated other famous sandwiches, such as Little Richard’s peanut butter, banana, and honey, Alan Jackson’s pineapple and mayonnaise, and Dolly Parton’s pimento cheese on white bread. These sandwiches demonstrate how celebrity preferences can range from conventional to quirky.