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Bear Creek Smokehouse Going Strong
Story by Sarah Naron When gazing out the large windows of the Bear Creek General Store and Event Venue, visitors are treated to a picturesque view of the kind of pristine pastureland that makes the East Texas region such a beautiful one. Those who patronized the...
Do You Speak Smoke?
Story by Catherine Parker When I was a kid, my granddad wore an apron and always had a sharp knife within arm’s reach to snip off a brisket end for one of his grandkids. Playing so hard we had sweat beads around our necks, we ran in-and-out of his barbecue catering...
Barrett Family Keeps Tradition Alive at Shep’s
Story by Sarah Naron PALESTINE – For more than three decades, Shep's Bar-B-Q & Catering has given residents of Palestine and the surrounding area their fill of barbecue and good down-home cooking. It has also provided the family of owner Bruce Barrett, Sr. the...
Monterey House: It’s a Family Tradition!
Story by Wayne Stewart For years The Monterey House, a chain of Mexican restaurants in the Houston area, proved itself a family favorite. Its traditional Tex-Mex offerings reminded diners of Texas’ Spanish origins and its authentic flavors brought Texas’ unique...
