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Wine Tours, Brews & Photography Adventures in Asheville

Celebrate National Tourism Day with episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on wine and photography tours, plus, the city's famous brewery scene.
Featured Guests:- Steve & Karen Wilson - Owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/
- Chris & Bonnie Allen - Asheville Photo Tours: https://ashevillephoto.tours/
- Ryan & Terri Watts - Asheville Wine Tours: https://www.ashevillewinetours.com/
Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/

Linda Kissam and Candy Lesher - Exploring the Arts of Cooking Like a Dame

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," and Chef Candy Lesher, talks about the virtual cooking class series, Cooking Like a Dame, that is now offered by the Phoenix Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI PHX). This chapter is very involved in cultivating Arizona’s future culinarians through the high school C-CAP program (Careers Through Culinary Arts.) 
If you’ve found yourself in a cooking rut, you’re in luck. Take your kitchen skills to the next level with online cooking classes taught by world-class chefs. Learn more about the program in Linda's article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-the-art-of-cooking-like-a-dame-in-the-virtual-kitchen/ 
Plus, check out Chef Candy Lesher's Vegetarian Tortilla Soup recipe as discussed on the show: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/vegetarian-tortilla-soup/ Learn more about Chef Lesher at https://www.yourkitchenrx.com/ 
Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ 

Peggy Fiandaca - A Taste of May

From Mother's Day (May 12) and National Wine Day (May 25) to Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27) and National Asparagus Month, Get a Taste of May on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Hear about spring growth in the LVD Winery vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and special events and new wine releases in the tasting room. 
Of course, we always chat about seasonal food and wine pairings, and Peggy's latest recipe. This month it's how to make Fresh Asparagus with Blender Hollandaise. Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fresh-asparagus-with-blender-hollandaise/ 
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/ 

Ruth Milstein - Cooking with Chickpeas

In celebration of National Chickpea Day (April 21), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show features Ruth Milstein who talks about the health benefits of eating chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, and the various ways to prepare them. See Ruth's Spicy Chicpea-Rice Burger Recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-chickpea-rice-burgers-with-bbq-sauce/ 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://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate Farming and Agriculture in Tulare, California

From the upcoming California Antique Farm Equipment Show (April 19-21, 2024) and next year's famous World Ag Expo (February 2025), to family-friendly attractions and activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio Celebrates Farming and Agriculture in Tulare, California. FEATURED GUESTS: - Donnette Silva Carter, CEO of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce. Visit: http://www.tularechamber.org/- Megan Lausten from the International Agri-Center. Visit: https://www.internationalagricenter.com/Tulare is a gateway city to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. The city thrives on agricultural, and is internationally known for the Annual World Ag Expo which is held at the International Agri-Center which also features unique event spaces, and the AgVentures Learning Center for Kids and Ag Museum. Tulare has a charming historic downtown district with a beautiful series of murals, and is also home to the Tulare Outlet Shopping Center, and Tulare Historic Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Taste of Sophistication with Dancin Vineyards in Oregon’s Rogue Valley

This episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," embarks on a journey through the exquisite offerings of DANCIN Vineyards. Join us as we delve into the world of their elegant Barbera, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay wines with winemaker Chris Jiron. Nestled in the scenic Rogue Valley of Oregon, DANCIN Vineyards has distinguished itself for producing wines of exceptional quality capturing the essence of the region’s terroir and the dedication of the winemaking craft. Learn more by reading Linda's winetasting article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-sophistication-with-dancin-vineyards/And visit DANCIN Vineyards online at https://www.dancin.com/Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmuduFollow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy Fiandaca - Spring Flings with Wine

From National Jelly Bean Day to International Viognier Day and Earth Day, it's all about Spring Flings with Wine on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Hear about spring in the LVD Winery vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and special events and celebrations at the tasting room. Of course, we always chat about seasonal food and wine pairings, and Peggy's latest recipe. This month it's a vibrant Caribbean Salad with Honey Lime Dressing - see: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/caribbean-salad-with-honey-lime-dressing/ 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.

Debbie Stone - Aloha Plate Hawaii Food Tour in Honolulu

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her experience with Secret Hawaii Tours while she was in Honolulu.Guide Lanai Tabura, grew up on the pineapple island of Lanai in a family of foodies. His parents and grandparents loved sharing food with friends and even complete strangers. “They were giving food tours before food tours were a thing,” explains Lanai. “It seemed natural that I would do the same, as food is my passion.” Lanai went on to build a thriving business revolving around food. Read Debbie's story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/aloha-plate-hawaii-food-tour-in-honolulu/Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.