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Holiday Gift Shopping at The Peanut Patch

It's all about Holiday Gifts on this episode of Big Blend Radio with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona since 1997. Open from October-April, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition where folks gather to buy nuts and peanuts, homemade peanut brittle and peanut butter, fine chocolates and confections, snacks and candies, dried fruit and dates, holiday gift baskets, and gourmet gifts including salsas, relishes, jams, syrups, preserves, olives, and more. They’re known for their yummy homemade fudge too!Visit the store or shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein - Healthy and Delicious Thanksgiving Sides

It's all about healthy and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show featuring Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." See Ruth's Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes:* Cranberry Sauce & Sweet Stuffing: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-thanksgiving-holiday-sides/ * Baked Pumpkin in Herbs: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-pumpkin-in-herbs/Keep up with Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Taste of November with Chef Ivan Flowers

Get a Taste of November on this episode of Big Blend Radios BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor Ivan Flowers. Hear how make his Harvest Blend recipe and a fun conversation about this week’s foodie holidays such as Pupusa Day (Nov. 12), French Dip Day (Nov. 12), Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day (Nov. 12), Indian Pudding Day (Nov. 13), Pickle Day (Nov. 14), Spicy Guacamole Day (Nov. 14), Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (Nov. 15), Bundt Day (Nov. 15), Spicy Hermit Cookie Day (Nov. 15), Zinfandel Day (Nov. 17), Vichyssoise Day (Nov. 18), Zinfandel Day (Nov. 18), and more. Get Chef Ivan's HARVEST BLEND RECIPE here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivan-flowers-harvest-blend-recipe/Check out this week's HARVEST BLEND Music Playlist: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bddh93mt* On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bde3t638SPECIAL THANK YOU to The Peanut Patch! Visit the store in Yuma, Arizona or shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Visit to LDV Winery in Southeast Arizona

This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Show was recorded on Oct. 31, 2023 at LDV Winery's vineyard near Willcox in Southeast Arizona. Peggy Fiandaca and her winemaker husband talk about their wines and vineyard, and walk us through three tastings of their new Viogner which is currently aging in two types of French Oak barrels, and stainless steel. It's a fascinating process that shares the complexities of winemaking and vast variety of ever-changing flavor profiles as the wine ages. LDV Winery produces single-varietal wines wines produced from Rhone-varietal grapes - Viognier, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. You can taste the volcanic soils and mountain influence in each bottle. Visit their tasting room in Scottsdale or online here: https://ldvwinery.com/You can hear Peggy Fiandaca every 1st Wednesday on the Big Blend Radio “Wine Time with Peggy” Show where she talks about wine pairings, wine tasting, different varietals, harvest season and vineyard happenings, wine terminology, and more. Follow the podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/wine-time-with-peggy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experience History and Culinary Delights in Gettysburg

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" show with travel writer Debbie Stone, we hear about her experiences in Gettysburg, a place well known for its Civil War history. With its battlefield sites, museums, historical homes and landmarks, what many don’t realize about this charming Pennsylvania town, is that it’s also a hot spot for foodies. Read Debbie's stories on Gettysburg:- Immerse Yourself in History: https://tinyurl.com/5x4sfy5b - A Dynamic Food Scene: https://tinyurl.com/569hwfkr Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cooking with Ruth - Homemade Pumpkin Soup

Perfect for fall, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her Homemade Pumpkin Soup that has a deicious Asian twist of flavor. See her recipe here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2kchst Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Clark - A Taste of Yadkin Valley, North Carolina

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Jo Clark who gives a fun overview of her wine tasting adventures in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ucJRAuQb7M4 There are 44 wineries in the Yadkin Valley, and twenty of those are in Surry County which has its own wine trail, and is the place where the Yadkin Valley AVA got its start in 2003. Read Jo's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-yadkin-valley/ Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Follow her stories here: http://haveglasswilltravel.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Kissam and Robert Schueller - Freaky Fruit and Fall Produce

From Buddha's Hands and Rambutans to Pink Pumpkins and Baby Yams, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on freaky fruit and fall produce trends for 2023. Featured guests are Robert Schueller of Melissa's produce and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Read Linda's article with her suggestions, plus, check out Melissa's Lime Slime Punch Recipe, here: https://tinyurl.com/bdew2s46 WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EyJbcpWAZj8 Melissa’s specializes in bringing the world’s best farm-fresh produce to a market near you. With over 1000 items available at any given time, Melissa’s imports and distributes exotic fresh fruits, organic products, and vegetables from around the globe. More: https://www.melissas.com/ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.