Get a Taste of December and Celebrate the Holiday Season with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites: See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet treats. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://th...
Dec 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 49
Celebrate the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast that focuses on Wine and Food Pairings, Gifts for Wine Lovers, Tasting Experiences, and of course, Peggy's Wine Term of the Month! LDV Winery CHECK OUT PEGGY'S HOLIDAY RECIPES & PAIRING TIPS: - Filet Mignon with Cognac Mushroom Sauce: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/filet-mignon-with-cognac-mushroom-sauce/ - Baked Glazed Ham: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-glazed-ham/ - New Year ...
Dec 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 48
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...
Nov 30, 2024•18 min•Ep. 47
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 BLACKFRIDAY...
Nov 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 46
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/tra...
Nov 27, 2024•52 min•Ep. 45
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 wi...
Nov 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 44
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 stay...
Nov 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 43
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 Arizo...
Nov 06, 2024•43 min•Ep. 42
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 Y...
Nov 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 41
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 ...
Nov 02, 2024•48 min•Ep. 40
Get a Taste of November and Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites, and of course, peanut butter cookies! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet trea...
Nov 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 39
Get ready for Halloween with this sharred episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer Jo Clark, plus, a special visit from Hawt Mamma Babushkah, and our annual airing of Steve Schneickert's Halloween Hollywood segment. CHECK OUT - Music Playlist “Ghosts & Devils, The Mysterious & Supernatural” on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/26s6hc59 - Melissa's "Freaky Fruits" and Lime Slime Punch Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fall-produce...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 38
Celebrate October being National Pasta Month with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth talks about all kinds of pasta dishes, and how to make her family-friendly recipe, Penne Pasta with Fresh Herbs & Parmesan. Check it out here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/penne-pasta-with-herbs-and-parmesan-cheese/ Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio'...
Oct 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 37
Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and cook different types of mushrooms, and how to make his roasted mushroom recipe. CHEF IVAN'S MUSHROOM RECIPES: - ROASTED MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-mushrooms-recipe/ - ZINFANDEL STEAKHOUSE MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zinfandel-steakhouse-mushrooms/ -...
Oct 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 36
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Robert Schueller of Melissa's Specialty Produce about their fabulous fall produce and specialty snacks. Hear about Muscato Grapes, Pomegranates, and Chocolate Persimmons, all kinds of Winter Squash including Pink Pumpkins, Spaghetti, and Buttercup, plus, their delicious Baby Dutch Potatoes. Other fall favorites include Fruit-filled Crepes, Chile & Lime Seasoning, and Green Hatch Pepper Cashews. Chec...
Oct 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 35
Get a Taste of Fall and celebrate Football Season and October being National Cookie Month, Chili Month, Apple Month, and Dessert Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites, and of course, peanut butter cookies! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tra...
Oct 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 34
Get ready to celebrate National Dessert Month and Come Over October on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Hear about the recent harvest at the LDV Winery Vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and tips on pairing wine with pie! CHECK OUT PEGGY'S RECIPE & PAIRING TIPS: - Apple Blueberry Crisp Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/peggys-apple-and-blueberry-crisp-recipe/ - Pairing Wine with Pie Tips: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-do-you-pair-wi...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 33
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as well as the regular brewery tours you can take in this beautiful and historic city. Featured Guests - Cliff Mori, owner of Brew-Ed Tours - https://brew-ed.com/ - Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild, who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-ro...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 32
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Oct. 2-4, 2024) with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth loves to bring family and friends together to celebrate holidays, and the Jewish New Year is the perfect way to do that. Her recipes include some of the key ingredients that are customary to the two-day holiday, such as honey, apples, and chicken. See her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-recipes-for-...
Sep 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 31
From local honey and Medjool dates to jalapeno peanut brittle and all kinds of salsas, relishes, and preserves, celebrate the sweet and spice of September with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipe for Pita Pockets with Chinese Chicken-Peanut Sauce: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pita-pockets-with-chinese-chicken-peanut-sauce/ Open from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest ...
Sep 06, 2024•20 min•Ep. 30
Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2024) and International Grenache Day (Sept. 20) on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Hear about the start of the harvest season at the LDV Winery Vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and tips on pairing wine wih spicy Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Check out Peggy's pairing tips and recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pairing-wine-with-mexican-fare/ Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, wh...
Sep 04, 2024•48 min•Ep. 29
Get ready for Halloween with this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show that focuses on Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest, held Oct 25-26, 2024 at the Orange Peel and Burial Beer's Eulogy. Featuring an array of iconic artists and genre spanning acts, exclusive pours from the area’s finest breweries, and hair-raising visual installations to set the mood for the southeast’s heaviest Halloween party! Check out the music line up and get your tickets, here: https://...
Sep 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 28
It's all about Beer, Burgers, Meat Pies & More on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show! Featured Guests: * Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association * Chase Miller - One Great City Brewing Co. - https://www.ogcbrewingco.com/ * Beth Hilburn - Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma - https://hi-waycafe.com/ Podcast links mentioned in this episode: * Guiness World Records on the JH - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guinness-world-records-on-the-jeff...
Aug 22, 2024•57 min•Ep. 27
If you love seafood and want to keep cooking to a mininum, how about making ceviche? This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who shares how to make his easy mixed seafood ceviche. Check out the recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mixed-seafood-ceviche/ Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr...
Aug 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 26
Celebrate the end-of-summer with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show with Ruth Milstein who talks about cooking zucchini and shares how to make her recipe for Zucchini Stuffed with Rice and Meat. See her recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zucchini-stuffed-with-rice-and-meat/ 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/ Liste...
Aug 18, 2024•47 min•Ep. 25
Celebrate National Pinot Noir Day with our Big Blend Radio "Winemaker Insider" Conversation with Dave Specter, who along with his wife Sara, owns and runs Bells Up Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon. After more than a decade of success as a corporate tax attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave was emotionally and physically spent. Sara, a freelance marketing consultant and writer, convinced him to leave the profession and they turned the hobby that brought him joy—winemaking—into his new career. The...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 24
Celebrate the end of summer with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Hear what's happening in the LDV Winery Vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and tips on pairing wines with fruit. Check out Peggy's pairing tips and fruit recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pairing-wine-with-fruit/ 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 We...
Aug 07, 2024•50 min•Ep. 23
From good old-fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to avocado toast with crispy bacon and a splash of salsa, celebrate National Sandwich Month and Panini Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipe for Pita Pockets with Chinese Chicken-Peanut Sauce: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pita-pockets-with-chinese-chicken-peanut-sauce/ Open from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is...
Aug 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 22
Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month and Foodie Friday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. From color and composition to texture and ingredient choices, Chef Ivan shares tips and techniques on how to artfully plate food just like a chef! Links to Topics Discussed on this Episode: - Chef Ivan Flowers Teaches Youth: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/youth-in-the-kitchen/ - The Rise & Fall of Ch...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 21
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Ice Cream Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show with Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her family recipe for Strawberry Sherbet. This recipe is so easy and versatile, you can make it with all kinds of fruits, or even a refresh ice tea or coffee flavor! Check out the recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/strawberry-sherbet/ Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Lov...
Jul 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 20