Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Celebrating the Plant Powered Palate

In honor of March 7, 2024 being Plant Power Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates vegetarianism and reducetrianism with this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview with Brian Kateman, President and Co-Founder of the Reducetarian Foundation. CHECK OUT THESE PLANT POWERED PODCAST INTERVIEWS, RECIPES, BOOKS & RESOURCES: * The Reducetarian Solution: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-reducetarian-solution/* The Sweet & Sacory Life by Yecenia Currie: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/yecenia-currie-sweet-and-savory-life/* Viva La Vegan Happy Hour with John Schlimm: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/viva-la-vegan-happy-hour-party-recipes/* Cooking with Ruth Milsten Podcast & Recipes: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruth-howard-milstein/* Big Blend Vegetarian Recipe Guide: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/vegetarian-vegan-recipes/This podcast is also featured on these Big Blend Radio shows: "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Quality of Life." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating Women in Wine in Arizona

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast celebrates Arizona Wine Month and Women's History Month with a special panel Women in Wine discussion about regional wine varietals, winemaking, food and wine pairings, wine terminology, and more. FEATURED GUESTS:* Peggy Fiandaca - LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com/ * Brooke Lowry Ide - Vino Stache Winery: https://www.vinostache.com/ * Kati Spencer - Twisted Union Winery: https://twistedunionwinecompany.com/ Check out Peggy's Roasted Vegetables with Couscous recipe as discussed on the show: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-vegetable-couscous/ Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rooftop Cocktails, Brews, Mural Tours, and More in Asheville

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on unique experiences to enjoy in Asheville, North Carolina this spring incuding rooftop cocktails, brews, and mural tours.Featured Guests:- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - Kaye Bentley - Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours - https://www.ashevillerooftopbartours.com/ - Krista Stearns - Mountain Mural Tours - https://mountainmuraltours.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/ycxwjkr7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Kissam - Exploring the World of Chinese Tea

Step into a world of aromatic tranquility and delightful flavors as you explore the art of tea tasting from the comfort of your own home. This episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," talks about her recent virtual Chinese tea-tasting experience with Friday Afternoon Tea. Linda enjoyed an intellectual sensory journey that uncovered the nuances and complexities of different Chinese tea varieties, with the added convenience of delivered samples. Read her story, including what food to pair with the various teas, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-the-world-of-chinese-tea Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein - Chocolate Cake Balls and Wine

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares an easy recipe for Chocolate Cake Balls that uses already baked or bought chocolate cake, plus, wine pairing tips. See the recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chocolate-cake-and-wine/ Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awesome Almonds

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Almond Day (Feb. 16, 2024) and National Almond with Chocolate Day (July 8, 2024) with fun facts about this beloved tree nut including it's history and cultural significance, amazing nutritional benefits, culinary uses, and sustainable farming. If you want to see the Almond Tree Blooming Season whcih happens between Mid-February and Mid-March, head to the Central California Valley region where over 80% of the world's almonds are grown. Plan your trip at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ To purchase almonds, chocolate covered almonds, and other almond goodies, visit https://thepeanutpatch.com/ For a list of Almond Dishes from Around the World, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_almond_dishes RECIPES WITH ALMONDS and almond products such as milk and flour, as featured on our site, BlendRadioandTV.com:* Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f * Dried Cherry Granola: http://tinyurl.com/39bj3nsk * Cinammon Streusel French Toast: http://tinyurl.com/2z5uydv9 * Mike's Mighty Mediterranean Chopped Salad: http://tinyurl.com/bdsvy9kc * Fluffy Blueberry Cake: http://tinyurl.com/4yub6bss * Coconut Banana Bread: http://tinyurl.com/yvwawx2c * Shine & Shake Cocktail: http://tinyurl.com/2vp8fmxt * Sharon's Tiramisu Latte: http://tinyurl.com/4rz4pmzp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy Fiandaca - Cooking with Wine

It's all about Cooking with Wine on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Plus, hear about what's happening in the vineyard, and Peggy's wine term of the month. Check out Peggy's recipe for Wine Poached Salmon along with her tips for cooking with wine, here: http://tinyurl.com/mw3sw43r WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GA2ju0_u0Vs Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yecenia Currie - Sweet and Savory Life

This episode of Big Blend Raio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show is all about plant-based eating and cooking with Yecenia Currie, a world traveler, yoga instructor, foodie, and author of “Sweet & Savory Life: Simple Flavor-Filled, Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Mind, Body, & Spirit."In a world where the health-conscious and flavor-seekers can unite, each page of Yecenia Currie’s new cookbook is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating recipes that are filled with nutrition while simultaneously exploding with flavor. Currie’s goal in “Sweet & Savory Life” (March 1, 2024, Trilogy Publishing) is to “amplify plant-based deliciousness” by focusing on recipes that are packed with both nutrition and flavor.Learn more and check out her recipe for Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f Keep up with Yecenia Currie at https://yeceniacurrie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.