Episodes

Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Recorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Eat, Drink & Be Merry show features John Calvin, owner of the world-class and award-winning Casa Rondeña Winery in the North Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Casa Rondeña Winery was lovingly established in late 1995 as a family undertaking, with the first plantings in 1990 at the hands of vintner John Calvin. The Tasting Room opened in August 1997 and a winery building, with a commemorative Tricentennial bell tower, was completed in the autumn of 2004. In 2008, a new barrel aging and storage facility, including the Founder's Rotunda, was built in order to expand production capability of the winery and hold special events for winery members and special guests. The Tasting Room and winery is open to the public daily. More: https://www.casarondena.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Recorded onsite at The River Steakhouse at Eagle Mountain Casino in California's Sequoia Country, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features Ador Cardenas and Chef Manuel "Patrick" Carbajal. Hear about the casino's dining and gaming options, concerts, and upcoming expansion and relocation within the Porterville community.Known locally as "The People's Casino," Eagle Mountain Casino is a full-service casino that's owned and operated by the Tule River Tribe. It features over 1200 slot machines, 10 table games, four award winning dining options, concerts, The Summit Club and more. Eagle Mountain Casino always supports the local community and is a short drive from cities and towns within Tulare and Kern Counties. More: https://www.eaglemtncasino.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth shares how to make her recipe, Spicy Chickpea-Rice Burgers with BBQ Sauce. See the recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-chickpea-rice-burgers-with-bbq-sauce/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Nandita Godbole, author of the book, “Seven Pots of Tea: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sips & Nosh,” and writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva.”“Seven Pots of Tea” is the first cookbook of its kind allowing readers to explore Ayurveda through tea by way of dozens of simple recipes for the contemporary kitchen. It’s a thoughtful approach to “taking tea”. There’s a bit of history, holistic wisdom, and health goals found in this book. It’s presented in an easy, approachable format with lots of wonderful photos to guide the way. Read Linda’s review and see a sample recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seven-pots-of-tea-an-ayurvedic-approach-to-sips-and-nosh/Featured music on this episode is “Lotus Blossom” by Michael and Spider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel/wine writer Cori Solomon discusses Arizona wines and wineries including Callaghan Vineyards, Aridus Wine Company, Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards, Chateau Tumbleweed, Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Garage-East, and LDV Winery. Read Cori's Arizona Wine article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/discover-arizona-wine/Featured music is "Summer Wine" by Shelley King Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona. 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, and gourmet gifts including salsas, relishes, jams, syrups, preserves, olives, and more. They’re known for the homemade fudge too. Shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, filmmaker Christo Brock discusses his new craft beer documentary, BREWMANCE. The American Craft Beer movement began with a group of restless homebrewers searching for something genuine and flavorful. Today it’s evolved into a redefinition of beer and an international cultural phenomenon. That uniquely American spirit of rebellion and innovation survives in two groups of homebrewers from Long Beach, California who are looking to open their own breweries and bring their beers to the world. These include a Christian father-son team who grew close over making beer and a retired rock star looking for the “quiet" existence of a brewery owner. With the insight and commentary of legendary brewers Ken Grossman (Sierra Nevada), Fritz Maytag (Anchor Brewing), Charlie Papazian, Vinnie Cilurzo (Russian River), Sam Calagione (Dogfish Head), Jim Koch (Boston Brewing) and others, BREWMANCE reveals the soul of craft beer in the heart of America. More: https://www.brewmancemovie.com/ Featured music on this episode is “Oceanfront Walk” by Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
This episode of Big Blend Radio was recorded onsite at The Rosevine Inn in Tyler, Texas "The Rose Capital of America." Innkeeper Rebecca Powell shares how to make her Cinnamon Muffins, Baking Powder Biscuits, and Frittata. See her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/breakfast-recipes-from-the-rosevine-inn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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