A special expression of love for Father’s Day at Houston Happens!

HOUSTON (KIAH) – It’s Father’s Day weekend, and we have a special Father’s Day focus on today’s show! OUR CW39 Family honors the father figures in our lives, and we also have the perfect gift guide for tech-loving dads.

We have updates on some exciting upcoming events: the BOCUSE D’OR and the Coupe du Monde de Pâtisserie. And if you’re craving something sweet, we have a recipe for a delicious white chocolate layer cake. So, tune in and celebrate Father’s Day with Maggie Flecknoe!

Blood Donor Day with Abbott

Blood is essential to saving lives, and we are currently facing a huge shortage in the United States. Only 3% of the U.S. population donates blood each year, and the number of donors under the age of 30 has declined significantly.

It can be scary to donate blood for the first time, but Maggie Schmidt28, was able to donate blood for the first time thanks to a new mixed reality experience created by Abbott and Blood Centers of America.

Emeril Lagasse & The World Pastry Cup

Two of the world’s most prestigious continental culinary competitions, the BOCUSE D’OR and the World Pastry Cup, will be held in New Orleans from June 11-13., for the first time in the United States. Chef Emeril Lagasse tells Maggie about both events.

Entertain Made Easy: Expert Tips for Throwing a Summer Party

Summer is here and with it an invitation to relaxation and good times with friends and family. With everyone’s busy schedules, it’s a time to come together to have fun and create memories that will last a lifetime. Danielle Cartwrightcatering expert from McAllister’s Deli, will help you get your party off the ground, whatever the size, with her expert tips for a successful event.

The perfect cake to “celebrate the everyday”

Chicken Salad Chick, the country’s only fast-casual chicken salad concept, is expanding its dessert menu with a new sweet offering: a white chocolate layer cake! Made from the most delicious ingredients, this tasty new dessert is sure to please. Gabrielle Shaiman, brand chef at Chicken Salad Chick stops by Houston Happens to share his new recipe. You can also visit www.chickensaladchick.com for other menu items.

Guide to Tech Gifts for Father’s Day and Graduation

Father’s Day and graduation are in June. Dads and graduates love tech gifts, but choosing the right one can be difficult. It’s there that Jennifer Jolly comes in. She is a technology expert and an Emmy award-winning journalist and she is up to date with the latest technology trends. Discover his choices!