Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Summer Grilling & Gift Giving with Melissas’s Produce

From Charenteis Melons and Giant Portabello Mushrooms to Sugar Mangos and Coconut, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on summer fruits and vegetables to enjoy anytime, but especially for barbecuing and grilling, and a look at some delicious gift baskets. Featured guests are Robert Schueller of Melissa's / World Variety Produce Inc., and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Read Linda's article with her suggestions here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/summer-bbq-season-2023-is-finally-here/WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/A7zx9sX-R94Melissa’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://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-linda-kissam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein - A Taste of Israel

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who discusses Israeli Cuisine and her recipe for Couscous Salad with Tuna and Capers. Read her article and see her recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/israeli-cuisine-and-recipe/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.

Amanda O’Brien and Debbie Stone - Food and Wine Destinations

It's all about Food and Wine Destinations on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday Travel Writers Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Switzerland to Spain, and Oregon to Washington State, get a "taste of place" with these two delicious discussions about wine tasting and eating local foods when traveling across the country or abroad. Featured Guests:AMANDA O'BRIEN started publishing "The Boutique Adventurer" in November 2016 after nearly 20 years working for big global companies in marketing. "The Boutique Adventurer" is for travelers 35+ years who are still keen to have adventures but like to end their travel day in a boutique hotel with a high thread count on the sheets and a nice glass of local wine.STORY LINKS:** https://theboutiqueadventurer.com/wineries-in-washington/ ** https://theboutiqueadventurer.com/wineries-in-charlottesville-va/ ** https://theboutiqueadventurer.com/rioja-wineries/ DEBBIE STONE is an established travel writer and columnist who crosses the globe in search of unique destinations and experiences to share with her audience. She’s an avid explorer who welcomes new opportunities to increase awareness and enthusiasm for places, culture, food, history, nature, outdoor adventure, wellness, and more. Her travels have taken her to nearly 100 countries and all seven continents.STORY LINKS:** https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experiencing-a-french-baking-class-is-the-best-souvenir-from-paris/ ** https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/all-aboard-for-chocolate-and-cheese/ ** https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/take-a-bean-to-bar-journey-with-a-creo-chocolate-tour/ ** https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/taste-your-way-through-the-city-of-canals-on-a-street-food-tour/ Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Kissam, Dave and Sara Specter - Bells Up Winery in Oregon

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY" Show features writer Linda Kissam and Dave and Sara Specter, owners of Bells Up Wineryin Oregon. This beloved winery makes approximately 600 cases annually. Think beautiful tasting wines composed in a classically tailored style - Pinot Noir, Rosé, Pinot Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Read Linda's article and check out their recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/who-ever-thought-a-french-horn-could-taste-so-good/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FZOt0eWSKBU Visit the Bells Up Winery website here: http://bellsupwinery.com/ Known as the "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," 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.

Wine Time with Peggy - Old World and New World Wines

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on the difference between Old World and New World Wines. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Hear a spring update about their vineyard in the Chiricahua foothills, and a discussion about domestic wines, and terroir. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GE1rPe55gAA Celebrate the Month of May Holidays & Observances like Mother's Day (May 14), National Wine Day (May 25), and Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-29) with these recipes, wine pairing articles, and crossword puzzle:* World of Wine Crossword Puzzle: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/world-of-wine-crossword-puzzle/ * Wine Poached Chicken Breasts https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wine-poached-chicken-breasts/ * Wine & Chocolate Pairing Tips: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wine-and-chocolate-pairing-tips/ * Wine & Charcuterie Board Tips: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pairing-wine-with-charcuterie-boards/ 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.

Foodie Destinations - Travel Writers Diane Dobry and Jeanine Consoli

It's all about Foodie Destinations on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Hungary to Coastal Maine, get a "taste of place" with this heartry discussion about eating local foods when traveling across the country or abroad. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/PofQ4oFuVBwFeatured Guests: JEANINE CONSOLI is a travel writer, photographer, and foodie from Sarasota, Florida. A retired teacher, she used summers to explore destinations and journal about it all. She loves uncovering the history, culture, and flavor of each place, finding incredible places off the beaten path at home and abroad. Follow her adventures at https://jconstravels.com/DIANE DOBRY, an educator, freelance writer and former wine importer, focused on travel writing and memoir, is a member of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Memoirs and a book on Hungarian wine are in the works. See her story about her Viking River Cruise experience from Hungary, as discussed in the podcast: https://gettinghungary.com/rolling-on-the-river/Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cooking with Ruth - Edible Flowers

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who discusses edible flowers as well as her Rose Petal Jam recipe, which you can see here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/edible-flowers-and-rose-petal-jam/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.

Wine Time with Peggy - Sustainability Practices

In celebration of springtime and the upcoming Earth Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Sustainability with Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Hear about how they run an environmentally-friendly winery that cares about the vineyard and its surrounding landscape, their sustainable wine making practices, springtime in the vineyards, wine pairing tips, and more.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/N5smdvIdBaMSee Peggy's Baked Glazed Ham Recipe (perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas gatherings) here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-glazed-ham/Wine Time with Peggy airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.