Join Laurie on 12/10 for Bubbly Bash 2025 where she will feature 3 of her favorite bubblies for the holidays and beyond! Register today and invite your friends over for a Sparkling evening. Click HERE for details & Tickets

In this episode, Laurie sits down with Jimmy Stovall, the CEO of Corky’s Barbecue, whose rise from drive-thru kid to the leader of a Memphis legend is the stuff of smoky, slow-cooked dreams. Jimmy dishes on Memphis barbecue, why tradition still matters at the holiday table, and how a perfectly paired wine can take those iconic flavors to the next level. He also pulls back the curtain on his two decades as a QVC favorite and shares how passion, hospitality, and a whole lot of heart shaped his journey. Tune in hungry—this one brings the heat.

Takeaways

• Jimmy Stovall's journey from drive-through to CEO of Corky's BBQ is inspiring.
• Corky's holiday meal on QVC.com offering ships on 12/15 and can be ordered Click HERE
• Wine pairings can enhance the holiday meal experience.
• Traditional dishes are the focus in the Corky's holiday meal offerings on QVC.
• Corky's success is rooted in a love for Memphis BBQ. You can visit Corky's at one of 8 locations check them out at CorkysBBQ.com

Wines Tasted

Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Oregon

One Stone Pinot Noir, California

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