{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Behind the Scenes at Paris\u2019 Barbecue Championship: Judges, Prizes, and Local Impact","description":"Paris.....Texas. The subject to two movies over the years, the most recent a romantic comedy. Listen, folks, this ain't no joke. I can personally attest that BBQ is alive in well in Texas and this day was a Championship Blowout.  Wine Talks was so intrgiued about the whole culture of BBQ, that we set up a podcast with Steven White, last years Grand Champion, Laura Caldwell, the representative from the Championship Barbecue Alliance, and Paul Allen, the 8 year President of the Paris, Texas Chamber of Commerce. We had a hoot. This episode is all about barbecue in Paris, Texas, but it\u2019s also a celebration of community, camaraderie, and a bit of competition. The host, Paul Kalemkiarian, kicks things off with heartfelt family anecdotes and dives straight into the welcoming spirit of Paris. Our guests \u2014 Steven White, Laura Caldwell, and Paul Allen \u2014 are true barbecue champions, and their love for bringing people together through food is practically contagious. A few tasty tidbits: Barbecue isn\u2019t just about grilling meat \u2014 it\u2019s about balance. As Steven White explains, the trick is not being \u201ctoo sweet, not too spicy, not too anything.\u201d The competitions are run by alliances like the Champions Barbecue Alliance, who keep judging modern with QR codes and cell phones \u2014 no greasy, handwritten scorecards here! Newbies are ALWAYS welcome. Veteran pit-masters love sharing tips, but the real trick is in the execution (and maybe wrangling an occasional bacon stretcher just for laughs). The event supports local scholarships for kids, blending culinary skills with giving back. Most importantly, it\u2019s all about the joy of gathering around good food. Whether you\u2019re debating the merits of beer, whiskey, or a surprising glass of wine with your brisket, you\u2019re guaranteed to find laughter and friendship. If you want more nitty-gritty details, heartwarming stories, or just an excuse to fire up your grill this weekend, this episode\u2019s transcript is packed with flavor. Just ask if you want to zoom in on a specific part! Let me know if you want more fun facts, tips from the pit, or favorite wine pairings to go with those ribs. I\u2019m here to serve \u2014 lighthearted and informative, just like this Paris, Texas shindig! YouTube:  https:\/\/youtu.be\/PYXxTffwzdI?si=zObHVBSRQdP9j2PM #BarbecueCompetition #WineTalksPodcast #TexasBBQ #FoodCommunity ","author_name":"Wine Talks with Paul K.","author_url":"https:\/\/www.winetalkspodcast.com","html":"