Patriot Wealth - June 2022

Patriot Wealth - June 2022

JUNE 2022

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The 3 B’s of Summer BEER, BOURBON, AND BARBECUE MAKE THE PERFECT DAY

You’ll be hard-pressed to find better barbecue than in our region. Texas might be our only real competition. So, it should be no surprise that all of us at Patriot Wealth love to grill and barbecue all spring and summer long. Rachel and I have been so busy with the kids lately that I haven’t had the opportunity to do as many all-day smokes as I prefer. Thankfully, my father-in-law keeps coming to the rescue. He’s always trying out new recipes and techniques he reads about online, and lately, he’s been grilling up sausage fatties and “armadillo eggs,” which are among my absolute favorites. So much regional variety exists in barbecue, and I appreciate all the different methods and sauces used across the country. But we’ll be celebrating our homegrown North Carolina style of barbecue this August 5–6 at the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. It’s a massive event hosted at the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, and it looks like a lot of fun for the entire family.

Tickets are reasonably priced, and they allow you to sample all of the more than 60 beers and 40 bourbons available on site. Vendors and restaurants from across the state will also be in attendance. No matter what meat you’re looking for, they probably have it. Thanks to the Shrine of Swine, there will even be whole hogs. One of the most exciting options for fellow barbecue fanatics is the Tasting Theater, which will feature seminars to help everyday folks improve their skills. Distillers, brewers, and pitmasters from the deep South will be present to share tricks of their trades, and just about everyone should be able to learn a thing or two. Of course, there will also be plenty of the standard festival fun. You can buy sauces and barbecue accessories, pick up gadgets and trinkets, play outdoor games with friends or strangers, and dance the afternoon away. The event will feature live music, including rock, blues, and bluegrass. It will be a true celebration of Southern culture!

Austin will be there, and if we can manage to work around my youngest son’s birthday weekend, my family will be, too. I encourage you to visit the website at Cary.BeerAndBourbon.com to learn about everything going on. Though it may seem like a long way off, tickets always sell out in advance — so if you’re planning to go, book your spot soon! One of the best things about food — other than taste — is how it manages to bring people together. Whether you’re attending a big festival or using your backyard grill, it keeps you outdoors and socializing with other people. These activities help you stay active, which is particularly important with this kind of food. Whether or not we bump into each other at the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, I hope you have the opportunity this season to enjoy some of our region’s famous smoked meats and other culinary delights. Here’s to a long, safe, and delicious summer!

–Wes White

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