This year, I had the opportunity to attend the Holy Smokes Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina. Holy Smokes mission is to raise awareness and funds for families affected by pediatric brain cancer through the support of Hogs for the Cause. All donations will stay in Charleston to support MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House across the street.

A few weeks ago, I found myself in the Northeast, an area I have explored very little. This region never really appealed to me as much as other places like the Southwest or Pacific Northwest. Fortunately, a recent opportunity to document Chef Rasheed Philips’ journey to Stonington, Connecticut, for The Roost Festival allowed me to explore more of the region. Our first stop — harvesting oysters with BonApetite’s very own Brad Leone and Newfoundland’s Jeremy Charles.

Take a look behind-the-scenes (BTS) of this awesome shoot with THE Shay Diggs for international nutrition and fitness brand, Blue Star Nutraceuticals.

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, some of the USA’s greatest barbecue pit masters descended upon Charleston, South Carolina to serve thousands of patrons. The reason: raising money and awareness for the Hogs for a Cause charity in the battle against pediatric brain cancer.

A behind the scenes experience on the set of a commercial shoot with Rasheed Philips of Philips Barbecue and Toyota Trucks.