Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Melissa’s Specialty Produce Trends for 2023

From Chayote and Guava Paste to Pee Wee Medley Potatoes and Miracle Berry Cubes, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on produce and product trends for 2023 with Robert Schueller of Melissa's / World Variety Produce Inc., and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Read Linda's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hot-trendy-and-new-produce-trends-2023/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Fh0lxaTE7fAMelissa’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.

Debbie Stone - Exploring the Many Charms of McMinnville, Oregon

Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just forty miles from Portland, is the city of McMinnville. From art and wine, to aviation and space history, outdoor recreation, dining, and lodging at McMenamins Hotel Oregon, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her experience in this Willamette Valley destination. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mcminnvilles-charms-are-many/Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cooking with Ruth - Chicken & Avocado Salad

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her Chicken & Avocado Salad, and easy, colorful, and healthy dish that's perfect for spring and summer. See her recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chicken-and-avocado-salad/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.

Linda Kissam - The Wine Collective in Arizona

Instead of just offering one winery’s line of wine, the Wine Collective features a large variety of all Arizona wines. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" shares her wine tasting experience at the Wine Collective in Scottsdale, Arizona. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/arizona-finds-the-wine-collective/WATCH THSI PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/x56uov-x3QkLinda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every 1st Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Time with Peggy - Spring Wines and Pairings

It's all about Spring Wines and Pairings on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Hear about spring wine pairings, LDV Winery's new releases and vineyard happenings, and what the term "budbreak" is all about.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-VzmVX1ajBsSee Peggy's Spring Wine Tips here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spring-wine-pairing/ 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.

Ruth Milstein - Hamantaschen for Purim

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features Ruth Milstein, author of the award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine," who discusses the recipe and story about Hamantaschen, a scrumptious cookie usually eaten on the Jewish holiday Purim. See her recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hamantaschen-for-purim/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry in Asheville, North Carolina

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on where to Eat, Drink & Be Merry in Beer City USA!FEATURED GUESTS- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast - see: www.lion-rose.com/- Nikki Mitchell - Highland Brewing Company - see: highlandbrewing.com/- John Godts and Liisa Andreassen - Cottage Cooking Asheville - see: cottagecookingasheville.com/- Mike Semenec - Dssolvr - see: dssolvr.com/- Joe Ragazzo - Two Trees Distilling - see: www.twotreesdistilling.com/- David Ackley & Andie Whigham - Ginger's Revenge - see: gingersrevenge.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Padgett and Linda Kissam - Princess Cruises 360 Experience

A new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises transports guests nightly to the Mediterranean – no matter where they’re actually sailing – engaging all of their senses with the tastes, sights, sounds, touches, and fragrances of the Mediterranean. The fully immersive 360 is an extraordinary experience, especially for foodies and travelers. Hear all about it on this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," and John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises and Chief Experience & Innovation Officer for Carnival Corporation. Read Linda's story about her 360 experience here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/princess-360-an-extraordinary-experience/ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her adventures at http://allingoodtaste.info/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.