Louisiana BBQ That is Literally Saving Lives

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Louisiana is known for its tremendous cuisine, but today’s episode will spotlight a barbecue team that’s helping save lives through their cooking. The Swine Krewe is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans that helps raise money for children battling brain cancer across the country. Every dollar they raise helps advance the Hogs for a Cause fundraising mission, and we want to tell you all about the work they’re doing in this episode.

The anticipation is tangible as we gear up for the upcoming Hogs for the Cause event. Our guests Owen and Robert from Swine Krewe, detail the meticulous preparation that goes into this great local live event, from year-round practice to the strategic planning of the menu, Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to participate in this competition and learn how you can support the cause, whether by attending the event at UNO on April 5th and 6th or by donating to the Swine Krewe team. It's a testament to the dedication and passion that drives these teams to support a noble cause through the love of barbecue, and we grateful for the work they all do.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:08 – Hogs for a Cause

8:13 – Why they got involved

14:04 – Where the money goes

16:46 – Favorite dishes they’ve created

19:48 – Organization of the team

23:30 – Lessons learned

28:06 – Details on this Year’s Event

30:59 – Fundraising goals
About our guest: https://linktr.ee/swinekrewe
Learn more about Hogs for the Cause: https://hogsforthecause.org/festival/

Visit us online: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

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