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Celebrate Sunday Supper Month (January) on this episode of Big Blend Radios BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features Ivan Flowers, 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who also shares how to make his recipe for Pan Roasted Muscovy Duck Breasts. See his recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pan-roasted-muscovy-duck-breasts/ QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction. A person cooking is a person giving: Even the simplest food is a gift." Laurie ColwinPUZZLE OF THE DAY: World of Wine online crossword: http://tinyurl.com/2unxm83e BOOK SUGGESTIONS: "The Art of French Cooking” by Julia Child, "The Joy of Cooking (1975 by John Becker, Ethan Becker, Irma S. Rombauer, et al.) and “Cooking with Love: Ventures in the New Israeli Cuisine” by Ruth MilsteinSUGGESTED VIEWING: "Julia" TV Series, "Julie & Julia" Film, and "The Art of French Cooking" with Julia Child.MUSIC TO COOK TO: "Home Cookin'" by Jr.

In celebration of National Hot Tea Day (January 12, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features food, wine, and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Linda, a tea enthusiast, takes us on a delicious journey of tea experiences around the world and talks about tea and food pairings, gifts, destinations, and more. Keep up with Linda on her site https://allingoodtaste.info/ QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The ‘art of tea’ is a spiritual force for us to share.” Alexandra StoddardSUGGESTED RESOURCES:* Linda's article about Afternoon Tea at The Empress Hotel: http://tinyurl.com/5n78ss9u * Seven Pots of Tea Book, Podcast & Recipe: http://tinyurl.com/uukw44sn * Nepal Tea Collective Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/592yw5c8  * Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix: http://tinyurl.com/mtaesffr  MUSIC & MOVIES: "Tea for Two" movie and song, "Tea for the Tillerman" album by Yusuf/Cat Stevens.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

From farmers' markets and agricultural events to farm-to-table dining, museums, botanial gardens, and farmcentric attractions and activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "California Sequoia Country" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses the farm and agricultural experience you can have in Tulare County.Featured Guests from Sequoia Tourism Council:- Donnette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber or Commerce - http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Info: https://www.visitvisalia.com/ Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast focuses on how Scottsdale, Arizona is becoming a Blue Zone Community. Certified Blue Zones Communities have populations with greater well-being, improved health outcomes, reduced costs, and increased civic pride, all of which support healthy economic development. More: https://bluezonesprojectscottsdale.com/Plus, hear about what's happening in the vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and check out Peggy's Dried Cherry Granola Recipe that she talks about: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dried-cherry-granola/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/u7YOWl-VDfQFeaturing 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: https://tinyurl.com/3zynb7e6Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares tips on buying and cooking lamb, and explains how to make her easy and delicious Rack of Lamb recipe that's served on a bed of mashed potatoes with turnip. The recipe is featured in her Gourmand award winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine," and you can get it on our website here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rack-of-lamb-with-mashed-potatoes-and-turnip/ Keep up with Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Holiday Wine and Food Pairings and tasting the on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. During the podcast we taste LDV Winery's 2017 R.E.D., a blend that showcases all three of LDV's red grapes with characteristics from each grape showing in the finished wine. Limited new oak was used to let the flavors and aromas of the Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah to be expressed. And along with the wine term of the month and the vineyard update, hear about Peggy's Goat Cheese Torte Recipe, that's perfect for any holidya gathering. See her recipe here: https://tinyurl.com/msesexpb WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For more of Peggy's Holiday Wine Pairing Tips, see:* Wine & Chocolate: https://tinyurl.com/35vubjpv * Wine & Charcuterie: https://tinyurl.com/ms6pkaeu 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 / 7p

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Flowers, 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who shares how to make his recipe for Ganache Dipped Baby Pears and also provides cooking tips that relate to the various December foodie holidays. See his recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ganache-dipped-baby-pears/ This episode is Part 2 of Big Weekly Blend's podcast with vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer. Here the whole show here: https://youtu.be/aE47PwE6DFA?feature=shared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From sparkling mocktails and cocktails to gourmet holiday sets and gift baskets, this episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," focuses on Fresh Flavors for Holiday Celebrations. Read Linda's article that's chockful of suggestions: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fresh-flavors-for-holiday-celebrations/  FEATURED GUESTS:* CAREY REILLY who shares festive drink and decor ideas with Martinelli's Sparkling Ciders. More at https://careyreilly.com/ and https://www.martinellis.com/ * ROBERT SCHUELLER of Melissa's Specialty Produce who talks about their festive and flavorful holiday sets and gourmet gift baskets. More: https://www.melissas.com/ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Holiday Gifts on this episode of Big Blend Radio with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona since 1997. 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, holiday gift baskets, and gourmet gifts including salsas, relishes, jams, syrups, preserves, olives, and more. They’re known for their yummy homemade fudge too!Visit the store or shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about healthy and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show featuring Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." See Ruth's Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes:* Cranberry Sauce & Sweet Stuffing: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-thanksgiving-holiday-sides/ * Baked Pumpkin in Herbs: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-pumpkin-in-herbs/Keep up with Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a Taste of November on this episode of Big Blend Radios BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor Ivan Flowers. Hear how make his Harvest Blend recipe and a fun conversation about this week’s foodie holidays such as Pupusa Day (Nov. 12), French Dip Day (Nov. 12), Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day (Nov. 12), Indian Pudding Day (Nov. 13), Pickle Day (Nov. 14), Spicy Guacamole Day (Nov. 14), Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (Nov. 15), Bundt Day (Nov. 15), Spicy Hermit Cookie Day (Nov. 15), Zinfandel Day (Nov. 17), Vichyssoise Day (Nov. 18), Zinfandel Day (Nov. 18), and more. Get Chef Ivan's HARVEST BLEND RECIPE here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivan-flowers-harvest-blend-recipe/Check out this week's HARVEST BLEND Music Playlist: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bddh93mt* On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bde3t638SPECIAL THANK YOU to The Peanut Patch! Visit the store in Yuma, Arizona or shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Show was recorded on Oct. 31, 2023 at LDV Winery's vineyard near Willcox in Southeast Arizona. Peggy Fiandaca and her winemaker husband talk about their wines and vineyard, and walk us through three tastings of their new Viogner which is currently aging in two types of French Oak barrels, and stainless steel. It's a fascinating process that shares the complexities of winemaking and vast variety of ever-changing flavor profiles as the wine ages. LDV Winery produces single-varietal wines wines produced from Rhone-varietal grapes - Viognier, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. You can taste the volcanic soils and mountain influence in each bottle. Visit their tasting room in Scottsdale or online here: https://ldvwinery.com/You can hear Peggy Fiandaca every 1st Wednesday on the Big Blend Radio “Wine Time with Peggy” Show where she talks about wine pairings, wine tasting, different varietals, harvest season and vineyard happenings, wine terminolo

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" show with travel writer Debbie Stone, we hear about her experiences in Gettysburg, a place well known for its Civil War history. With its battlefield sites, museums, historical homes and landmarks, what many don’t realize about this charming Pennsylvania town, is that it’s also a hot spot for foodies. Read Debbie's stories on Gettysburg:- Immerse Yourself in History: https://tinyurl.com/5x4sfy5b - A Dynamic Food Scene: https://tinyurl.com/569hwfkr Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perfect for fall, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her Homemade Pumpkin Soup that has a deicious Asian twist of flavor. See her recipe here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2kchst Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Jo Clark who gives a fun overview of her wine tasting adventures in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ucJRAuQb7M4 There are 44 wineries in the Yadkin Valley, and twenty of those are in Surry County which has its own wine trail, and is the place where the Yadkin Valley AVA got its start in 2003. Read Jo's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-yadkin-valley/ 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! Follow her stories here: http://haveglasswilltravel.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Buddha's Hands and Rambutans to Pink Pumpkins and Baby Yams, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on freaky fruit and fall produce trends for 2023. Featured guests are Robert Schueller of Melissa's produce and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Read Linda's article with her suggestions, plus, check out Melissa's Lime Slime Punch Recipe, here: https://tinyurl.com/bdew2s46 WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EyJbcpWAZj8 Melissa’s specializes in bringing the world’s best farm-fresh produce to a market near you. With over 1000 items available at any given time, Melissa’s imports and distributes exotic fresh fruits, organic products, and vegetables from around the globe. More: https://www.melissas.com/ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Fall Wine and Dessert Pairings and celebrating the end of harvest on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Check out Peggy's pairing tips here: https://tinyurl.com/muc54na9 WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/omaSAG73LqM 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: https://tinyurl.com/3zynb7e6 Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show features an onsite tour and tasting at the award-winning Two Trees Distilling in Asheville, North Carolina. It's all about good taste, sustainability, and flavorful fun!Featured Guests:- Joe Ford & Joe Ragazzo - Two Trees Distilling. More: https://www.twotreesdistilling.com/ - Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: http://tinyurl.com/3ewrb9b4  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her Chicken Legs in White Wine and Figs Recipe. See the recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chicken-legs-in-white-wine-and-figs/ Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Stacey Wittig who discusses various New Mexico Wineries that are easily accessible from the state's main highways. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/KCNzfhus0R0Read Stacey's article that offers a cross-country road tripper's guide to must-viist wineries in the Land of Enchantment: https://tinyurl.com/4kwzahpn Stacey Wittig writes about food, wine and travel for Winetraveler.com, UnstoppableStaceyTravel.com and Forbes, among others. Read more at https://unstoppablestaceytravel.com  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.