On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks about Agritopia, a culinary haven in Gilbert, Arizona, that invites food lovers to experience farm-to-table dining like never before. With its community gardens, artisanal eateries, and vibrant farmer’s market, this unique planned urban farming development blends agriculture with gastronomy, creating a feast for the senses. Read Linda's article about the unique housing, attractions, and amenities in Agritopi...
Apr 05, 2025•31 min•Ep. 79
Get ready for Spring Celebrations like Easter weekend, Brunch Parties, and Mother's Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Peanut Patch" Podcast with Donna George. So many foodie ideas to make happen and treats to enjoy! Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, nuts and dried fruit, locally grown Royal Medjool Dates, culinary gifts, and sweet treats including homemade fudge and peanut brittle. Shop online...
Apr 05, 2025•33 min•Ep. 78
The wine industry is experiencing a lot of change. From climate change and water issues to demographic spending shifts, wineries must navigate these changes to stay relevant and successful. This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast focuses on Wine & Food Trends in Arizona, as well as the growing wine and culinary scene in Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale. ON THIS EPISODE: - PEGGY FIANDACA, along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winer...
Apr 02, 2025•59 min•Ep. 77
Celebrate the Start of Spring with this Big Blend Radio ”Happy Hour” Show that focuses on wine, sips, and nibbles from around the world and across America. FEATURED GUESTS * MERLE ROSENSTEIN is a freelance writer specializing in travel, drinks, and food. She holds Level 2 Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certification. Merle will focus on her global travels and Bangkok’s Cocktail Culture. Visit: https://superbubbie.ca/ * CHERYL OGLE is a world traveler, travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wan...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 76
Get Ready for Spring Brunch Season with this "From the Vault" 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.” On this episode, Ruth shares tips on planning and preparing a spring brunch, and talks about her Cheese Stuffed Mini Rolls recipe, that you can see here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cheese-stuffed-mini-rolls/ Learn more about Ruth Milstein here:...
Mar 16, 2025•29 min•Ep. 75
Get a Taste of Healdsburg, in Sonoma County, California, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Healdsburg nestles in a curve of the Russian River in a northern section of Sonoma County, and sits at the crossroads of three AVAs (American Viticultural Area)—the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley. The downtown district is a collection of art galleries, shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. Read ...
Mar 09, 2025•39 min•Ep. 74
Get a Taste of Spring with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Peanut Patch" Podcast with Donna George. It's all about peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies, Medjool dates, celery sticks with peanut butter, flapjacks, and more. Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, nuts and dried fruit, locally grown Royal Medjool Dates, culinary gifts, and sweet treats including homemade fudge and peanut brittle. Shop on...
Mar 07, 2025•19 min•Ep. 73
Get ready for Spring Brunch Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast with Peggy Fiandaca who talks about pairing wines for brunch, gives a vineyard update, and shares five fun wine facts! Check out her Frittata Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-vegetable-green-chili-frittata/ Along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, Peggy Fiandaca owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Learn more at https://ldvwinery.com/ "Wine Time with Peggy...
Mar 06, 2025•44 min•Ep. 72
As summer draws near and the call of nature beckons, campers are looking for ways to elevate their outdoor dining experience beyond the standard fare of hot dogs and s’mores. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Robert Schueller about how Melissa’s World Variety Produce is changing the game with their innovative approach to upscale campsite cuisine. Melissa’s diverse selection of fresh produce and culinary inspiration is a beacon for outdo...
Mar 02, 2025•52 min•Ep. 71
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her adventures in New York City including the Official Tour of Grand Central Terminal with Wallks Tours, the Ultimate Greenwich Village Food Tour with Devour Tours, and a visit to New York Bansky Museum. READ DEBBIE'S "BIG APPLE" ARTICLES: * Grand Central Station: https://tinyurl.com/2cree9tp * New York Banksy Museum: https://tinyurl.com/mrydz8db * Greenwich Village Food Tour: https://tinyurl.com/...
Feb 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 70
Celebrate World Bartender Day with this "flashback" episode of Big Blend Radio recorded onsite with Bartender Lisa at Tunk's Cypress Inn in Boyce, Louisiana. Lisa shares how to make Water Moccasin and Gator Bite Cocktails, and you can watch her make the Water Moccasin here: https://youtu.be/eh4b8KlqmqM?feature=shared Learn more about Tunk's here: https://tunkscypressinn.com/
Feb 24, 2025•4 min•Ep. 69
Seattle and its surrounding areas are known for their stunning landscapes, thriving culinary scene, and world-class wines. But did you know that many wineries in this region welcome families, offering kid-friendly spaces and experiences that ensure a great time for both adults and children? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Phylicia Stitzel, "The Backpacker Mom," shares some of her favorite family-friendly wineries in the greater Seatt...
Feb 15, 2025•47 min•Ep. 68
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author and writer Barbara Boyle who discusses her new memoir, "Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse.” From a high stress career in global advertising to a simple rural life in a barn in an Italian hill town, "Pinch Me" shares Barbara's journey of transformation through love, food and community in Piemonte. Discover how she leaves her life behind in San Francisco and takes apa...
Feb 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 67
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station “Food Wine & Travel Show” with IFWTWA features Wendy Haase, President & CEO of Travel Santa Ana, who shares what visitors can experience in Santa Ana. Hear about this vibrant city's Public Art Guide of over 200 murals, plus its Culinary Passport and Michelada Guide. Centrally located in Orange County, Santa Ana is an ideal destination to stay in while experiencing all Southern California has to offer. Here you’ll discover a community ric...
Feb 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 66
From tasting fudge and sipping on a cool Medjool Date Shake to taking a behind-the-scenes tour and seeing how peanut brittle is made, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Peanut Patch" Podcast with Donna George focuses on what you can experience at The Peanut Patch. Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, nuts and dried fruit, locally grown Royal Medjool Dates, culinary gifts, and sweet treats including homemad...
Feb 07, 2025•21 min•Ep. 65
From farm fun and early spring flower power to fabulous regional food, cultural museums, public art, parks, and gardens, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on the different ways you can explore Tulare County. This region is home to charming art and agricultural communities as well as Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include * Suzanne...
Feb 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 64
Get ready for Valentine's Day and celebrate the Month of Love with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast with Peggy Fiandaca who talks about pairing wines with sweets and desserts. Check out Peggy's recipe for Spiced Apple Chutney Wontons, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spiced-apple-chutney-wontons/ Along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, Peggy Fiandaca owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Learn more at https://ldvwinery.com/ "Wine Time wi...
Feb 05, 2025•40 min•Ep. 63
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Khulan Enkhtaivan, founder of Amu Nutrition, about their wellness teas. Linda's tasting experience was informative and engaging, delving into the unique flavors, health benefits, and cultural significance of their teas. Read her story about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-tea-tasting-journey-with-amu-nutrition/ Hailing from Mongolia, Khulan Enkhtaivan, founder of Amu Nutrition and entrepr...
Feb 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 62
This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates the 58th Annual World Ag Expo happening February 11-13, 2025 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. Hear about the expo's new Women in Ag pavillion, Seminars, Wine & Cheese pavillion, Ag Tours, the Toyota giveaway, and more. Visit: https://www.worldagexpo.com/ FEATURED GUESTS: - Donnette Silva Carter - CEO of Tulare Chamber in Commerce: http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Megan Lausten - Marketing Director of the International Agri-Cent...
Jan 31, 2025•34 min•Ep. 61
When you think of visiting England, doesn't a proper English tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and sponge cake come to mind? In celebration of January being National Hot Tea Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the history of England's popular Afternoon Tea Tradtion and how it was served and enjoyed back in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as today. You can read Glynn's article about Afternoon Tea, plus, get the link to his wife D...
Jan 26, 2025•33 min•Ep. 60
What is your favorite pie? From Grape Pie to Rhubarb Pie, join us in celebrating National Pie Day and all Pie Day Celebrations with this Big Blend Radio episode focusing on the history of pie along with how it is enjoyed across the America and around the world, plus, recipes and techniques. FEATURED GUESTS: * SARA SPECTER, co-owner of Bells Up Winery in Oregon. More: https://bellsupwinery.com/ * ELAINE A. POWERS who writes science-based children's books. More: https://elaineapowers.com/ * EVA EL...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 59
We're having fun with fennel, talking family suppers, and so much more on 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.” Check out Ruth's Roasted Fennel Bulbs Recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-fennel-bulbs/ Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" ...
Jan 20, 2025•51 min•Ep. 58
Celebrate National Bootlegger Day (Jan. 17) and listen in as Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour" show "goes on the run" from Georgia to Florida, South Carolina, Maine, New York City and finally to the backwoods of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Featured "Bootleggers and Runners" Include: - Author & Travel Writer Kathleen Walls: https://katywalls.com and https://americanroads.net/ - Author & Photographer Jo Clark: https://haveglasswilltravel.com and https://recipestravelculture.com - Author Matt Cost ...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 57
From wine tasting and fine dining to safari adventures, this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark gives us all a taste of Santa Rosa, the county seat of Sonoma County in Northern California. Read Jo's article about it all here: https://fwtmagazine.com/fall-in-love-with-santa-rosa-one-taste-at-a-time/ Check out more of Jo's articles about her visit to Sonoma County, here: * Riding on the Wild Side in Sonoma: https://blendradioandtv....
Jan 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 56
As part of Big Blend Radio's 18th Anniversary celebration, this episode looks back on 15 years of Chef Ivan Flowers' being an expert guest along with a lighthearted then-and-now discussion of his career as a 5-Star Chef and now Culinary Instructor. Learn more about Chef Ivan Flowers here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivan-flowers/ Check out this list of Chef Ivan's Recipes & Big Blend Radio Podcast episodes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/ivan-flowers/...
Jan 11, 2025•40 min•Ep. 55
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Cameron Bower of Ghost Hill Cellars. Nuzzled in the heart of Oregon’s famed Willamette Valley, Ghost Hill Cellars stands as a marvelous example of exceptional winemaking craftsmanship, particularly renowned for its exquisite pinot noir offerings. Read Linda's article about her tasting experience, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-unforgettable-pinot-noir-experience-at-ghost-hill-cellars/ Lea...
Jan 05, 2025•38 min•Ep. 54
Get a Taste of January and Celebrate National Staying Healthy Month, Veganuary, Hot Tea Month, Hot Soup Month, and more with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, nuts and dried fruit, locally grown Royal Medjool Dates, culinary gifts, and sweet treats including homemade fudge and peanut brittle. Shop online year-round ...
Jan 03, 2025•21 min•Ep. 53
Celebrate International Veganuary Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast with Peggy Fiandaca and Chef Candy Lesher who discuss vegan food and wine pairings. Check out Chef Candy's vegan Cannellini Casserole Recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cannellini-casserole/ Along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, Peggy Fiandaca owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Learn more at https://ldvwinery.com/ Chef Candy Lesher is a culinary wellnes...
Jan 02, 2025•52 min•Ep. 52
It's all about Cheese on this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about the differences between soft, semi-soft, and hard cheese; ripe versus unripened cheese. Plus, what food and drink to pair with various cheeses, what to put on a cheese plate, cooking with cheese, cheese storage, and much more. CHECK OUT SOME OF CHEF IVAN'S CHEESE-INSPIRED RECIPES: - California Mac & Cheese: https://blendradioandtv...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 51
Get Ready for Chanukah 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.” On this episode, Ruth talks about how to make Chicken Schnitzel and Latkes, both signifying the tradition of oil in honoring the holiday of Chanukah. Check out her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-chanukah-recipes/ Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https...
Dec 16, 2024•38 min•Ep. 50
