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A Giant Strawberry Shortcake and More at Pasadena’s Strawberry Festival

By Paula Nino Kehr on May 18, 2016

Come Friday, volunteers at the 43rd Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival will begin assembling one gigantic strawberry shortcake. To give you an idea of just how big, the 2014 cake was a little more than 2,000 square-feet and 21,500 pounds. And it was topped with more than a ton of strawberries, glaze and whipped cream. The cake is one of the main attractions at the three-day festival, which runs from May 20 to May 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds. “It’s always a big hit,” said…

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What To Expect At This Year’s Houston BBQ Festival

By Paula Nino Kehr on Apr. 11, 2016

The Fourth Annual Houston Barbecue Festival is less than two months away and we’re already salivating at the thought of tasting Houston’s best barbecue in one single spot. Started in 2013 by J.C. Reid and Michael Fulmer, the festival has grown year after year, much like Houston’s barbecue scene. Reid, who also writes about barbecue for the Houston Chronicle, said he expects this year’s festival to be the best yet and he shared a few things we should look forward to come May 22. ‘Cue With Houston…

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