Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Chef Jeremy Manley - Get Ready for Apple Season in Julian

Talking All Things Apples, this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Jeremy Manley, Executive Chef of Jeremy's on the Hill California Style Bistro which is located in Wynola, just a couple of miles from Julian, San Diego's popular mountain destination. Julian is a historic gold rush town that is known for growing apples and peaches, and home to local wineries and breweries, eclectic and boutique shops, parks and outdoor recreation areas. Jeremy's on the Hill is known for serving innovative and fresh farm-to-table cuisine, locally produced wine and beer, as well as cocktails. More at https://bestrestaurantinjulian.com/ See Jeremy's "Monte de Julian" Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/fBlXUVUq-nE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Kissam - Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery in Seattle

This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" who shares her tasting experience at Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery in Seattle. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_eLVjGbVf0YLocated in Seattle’s lively Capitol Hill neighborhood, and the original of the 6 now available to visit, this popular roastery is where guests taste the results of master roasters, mixologists, and baristas all working together to create flavorful, often unexpectedly artful expressions of coffee from rare, single-origin coffees. Read Linda's article about her experience here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/starbucks-reserve-roastery-in-seattle/Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-linda-kissam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy Fiandaca - Arizona Wine Lovers Vacation

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Arizona Wine Vacations, the upcoming Harvest Season, white wines, and wine terminology. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Their vineyard is in the Chiricahua foothills of southeast Arizona and their tasting room is in Scottsdale. More: https://ldvwinery.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4hfughIezdcCheck out Peggy's Fresh Corn Salad Recipe here: https://tinyurl.com/nhdnav8zWine Time with Peggy airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/3zynb7e6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September Festival Fun in Natchitoches, the Oldest City in Louisiana!

Mark your calendars for some September Festival Fun in Natchitoches, the oldest city in the state of Louisiana!Giving us the scoop on all the even highlights from live music and poker runs to food and family entertainment, featured guests on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show include: - Arlene Gound - Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau- Melvin Holmes - 24th Annual Cane River Zydeco Festival & Poker Run held September 1 & 2, 2023- Jimmy Harper - 21st Annual Meat Pie Festival held in Natchitoches, the Meat Pie Capital of Louisiana, on September 15 & 16, 2023. Info: https://www.meatpiefestival.com/ Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://shows.acast.com/go-natchitoches-louisiana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein - Family Picnics in the Park

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares tips on preparing food for a family picnic in the park. Read her tips here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/family-picnics-in-the-park/ 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.

Amy Nesler - 16th Annual Savor The San Juans in Washington State

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show is all about "Savor the San Juans," a fall celebration of food, farms and films - now in its 16th year! Slow down and enjoy farm tours and farmers markets, two film festivals, brew fests, harvest dinners, wine and spirits tastings, and so much more. Savor is a great way to ease into a slower time of year while basking in the food, spirits, music, and natural beauty of Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands in Washington State. Info: https://www.visitsanjuans.com/savorWATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/RWvSws53CJkFeatured guest is Amy Nesler, Stewardship & Communications Manager of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. This show is presented in collaboration with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy Fiandaca - How to Store Wine Properly

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Storing Wine. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Peggy also gives an update about their vineyard in the Chiricahua foothills, and discusses the wine term "Must."WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aIcspiUuQfQ Read Peggy's Wine Storage Tips article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-to-store-wine-properly/ See Peggy's Jicama Shrimp Tacos recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/jicama-shrimp-tacos/ Wine Time with Peggy airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/wine-time-with-peggy Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Mastroianni - Fabrizia Spirits and Baking Company

This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Phil Mastroianni, who along with his brother Nick, owns and operates Fabrizia Spirits and Fabrizia Baking Company that specialize in producing a variety of Limoncello products including canned cocktails and cookies using lemons from their own lemon grove in Italy!
 
Phil takes us behind-the-scenes of their manufacturing facility, talks about their delicious and quality drinks and baked goods, and shares their family business story that started in a tiny garage many years ago. Today, they are the leading producer of Limoncello in America!
 
Follow the Lemons:
https://www.fabriziaspirits.com
https://www.fabrizialemonbakingcompany.com