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Behind The Scenes: Judging the 2018 Gold Buckle Foodie Competition

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Photo by Kate McLean
Mo from KILT/ 100.3 FM The Bull tries liquid nitrogen whipped cream for the first time.
Alas, the long cold winter of eating kale salads and brown rice bowls ends today with the opening of the 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and with that, carnival cuisine.  Judges from local media outlets congregated yesterday to determine this years Gold Buckle Foodie winners for eight categories; Best New Flavor, Most Creative Food, Best Fried Food, Best Food-on-a-Stick, Best Specialty Food, Classic Fair Food, Best Value Food, and Best Dessert.