Deep Fried Cactus On The Menu At This Year's State Fair
The State Fair of Texas is out with its annual list of deep-fried treats, including such concoctions as fried cactus, fried bacon cinnamon rolls, and a fried mac-n-cheese slider.
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The State Fair of Texas is out with its annual list of deep-fried treats, including such concoctions as fried cactus, fried bacon cinnamon rolls, and a fried mac-n-cheese slider.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
