Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Holiday Shopping and Tastings at Bells Up Winery in Oregon

In support of Small Business Saturday and the Holiday Shopping Season, this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features winemaker Dave Specter, who along with his wife Sara, owns and runs Bells Up Winery in Oregon. 
Hear about their wines that are perfect for holiday gatherings and gifts, and, their unique seated private tastings (online and in person at the winery) that are exclusively for one group at a time by reservation, hosted by Dave. What a perfect gift for a wine enthusiast! More at: https://bellsupwinery.com/ 

Melissa's Specialty Produce Culinary Gift Baskets for the Holidays

This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show kicks off the Holiday Shopping Season with Robert Schueller of Melissa's Specialty Produce who discusses their Black Friday / Cyber Monday Week Sale 2024 that Saves 20% Off Select Items including Wine & Culinary Baskets, Clean Snax, Party Trays, Tamale Making Kits and more. Sale Runs until December 2, 2024 midnight PST.  Visit https://www.melissas.com/collections/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale-week  and use promo code BLACKFRIDAY2024. 

Women in the World of Food and Wine

This episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY Podcast focuses on Women in the World of Food and Wine.
FEATURED GUESTS:- SHARON K. KURTZ is a travel writer and award-winning photographer.Hear about some of the amazing women chefs she met in Oakland, California, as featured in her article here: https://fwtmagazine.com/a-taste-of-oakland-three-women-chefs-bringing-their-unique-flavor-to-the-table/Keep up with Sharon's adventures at https://sharonkkurtz.com/ 
- CAROLE BUMPUS is a food/travel writer and author.  Hear about her new book, “Adventures on Land and Sea: Searching for Culinary Pleasures in Provence and Along the Cote d’Azur." More: https://carolebumpus.com/ 
- PEGGY FIANDACA and her husband Curt Lawrence own and run  LDV Winery, known for it's award-winning handcrafted estate wines produced in Arizona. More: https://ldvwinery.com/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast features a new panel discussion every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: https://women-making-history.podbean.com/  
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" and "Success Express" channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Cooking and Hosting Tips for Thanksgiving

Get Ready for Thanksgiving with this episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” 
From shopping to cooking and serving, check out Ruth's List of Thanksgiving Tips and Recipes, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-thanksgiving-tips/ 
Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ 
Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n 
This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Riding Wild in Sonoma's Wine Country

It's all about Riding Wild in Sonoma, California's Wine Country on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about her adventures with Jérôme Ribeiro, tour guide extraordinaire and owner of Rides by Me Classic Sidecar Tours, who encourages visitors to “Take a ride on the wild side(car)!”  
Jo enjoyed a winery picnic, tasting fun at Landmark Winery, Gundlach Bundschu (GB) Winery, and Pomme Cider Shop & Tap Room. She stayed at El Pueblo Inn, and dined at Los Molcajetes and The Girl & The Fig restaurants. Read her story about her Rides By Me adventures in Sonoma County here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/riding-on-the-wild-sidecar-of-sonomas-wine-country/ 
Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd 

Pairing State Foods With State Wines

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast focuses on Pairing State Foods with State Wines (especially Arizona's), inspired by Darla Hoffmann's 2024 writing project. 
Darla is a wine and travel journalist, Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine, and owner of About Wine, a wine education and marketing company. More: http://www.aboutwineinaz.com/ 
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 Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj 
Celebrate Arizona's State Food with Peggy's Machaca Shredded Beef Chimichanga Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/machaca-shredded-beef-chimichanga/ 
Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Chef Ivan Flowers Talks Turkey for Thanksgiving

Don't delay on getting your turkey for Thanksgiving, it could take 7-10 days to defrost! This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, is all about how to Buy, Prepare, and Roast your Turkey (stress-free) for Thanksgiving. 
Check out Chef Ivan's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivans-turkey-tips-for-thanksgiving/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr 

Cruising with True North Charters in Tacoma, Washington

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Captain Cy Evans about the sightseeing and dinner cruises with True North Charters LLC in Tacoma, Washington.
As Linda shares, "Whether you choose to savor a romantic evening for two or revel in the company of friends and family, a daytime or dinner cruise offers a unique and unforgettable experience that is sure to leave you with a sense of joy and wonder long after you’ve returned to shore." Read her story, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/unforgettable-sightseeing-and-dinner-cruising-in-tacoma/ 
Learn more about True North Charters at https://www.truenorthchartersllc.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/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Vacation Station." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork