Some of the best guilty pleasures can be found at your local county or state fair. In a spectacular show of gustatory bravery, a couple of pals and I tackle the most daunting treats at the Orange County Fair in California. As the chocolate columnist, I stick to chocolate as much as I could—that's just a life choice, really—but these treats span the spectrum of sweet.

There's a little something for everyone at the fair, and chances are you'll be able to find most of this at a fairground near you. Here's a visual journal of my feast.

Let's go visit the OC Fair, shall we?

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