An entire event built around the beauty of bacon and beer? Yes, and the 2nd annual Arizona Bacon Fest was the backdrop for this week’s savory broadcast! Matt Russell & John FarlowOur celebrity co-host was John Farlow, fellow foodie and our official partner in porkonomics policy, who shared why this event sits high atop his list of favorites.  We also chatted with event producer Lou Pimber about the festival and how it got started, and Chef Jim “Murph” Murphy of Kingfisher and Bluefin stopped by to share some information on a fundraising event he was helping to plan. We then chatted with a few chefs who were preparing to feed the masses with their respective versions of bacon goodness: Chef Albert Hall of Acacia Real Food & Cocktails, Chef Ken Foy of Dante’s Fire, Chef Tim Moore of Pastiche and Pitmaster Jaren Wren of Brushfire BBQ Co. More bacon, please!

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