Eat, Drink and Be Merry Radio

Big Blend Radio World of Wine Show focusing on the history of wine, vegan wines, and wine temperature. Featured Guests: - Journalist Kevin Begos discusses his new book “Tasting the Past: The Science of Flavor & the Search for the Origins of Wine”. www.KevinBegos.com - Frances Gonzalez, founder of www.VeganWines.com talks about the world of vegan wines.- Sommelier Hilarie Larson, co-founder of Northwinds Wine Consulting shares her tips on Wine Temperatures. www.NorthwindsWineConsulting.com Featured Music includes: ‘Holy Water’ by Allison August “Summer Wine” by Shelley King, and “Wine Headed” by Johnny Mastro and Mama's Boys.Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: - International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them. www.IFWTWA.org - Jeremy's on the Hill serving farm-to-table food and local beers and wines, up in San Diego, California’s mountain and back-country region. www.JeremysontheHill.co

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Happy Hour Show, international best-selling author Mark Forsyth, discusses his new book, “A SHORT HISTORY OF DRUNKENNESS: How, Why, Where, and When Humankind Has Gotten Merry from the Stone Age to the Present.” More: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mark-forsyth-a-short-history-of-drunkenness/ Other Happy Hour highlights include:- How to make a Hangar Martini with mixologist Heather Witherington from the historic Yuma Landing Bar & Grill, the site where the first airplane landed in Arizona! - The Craven Raven Cocktail Contest - how to enter and the list of prizes! See: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/craven-raven-cocktail-contest/- Music by the Craven Raven Band in Florida, and Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys in New Orleans! Thank you to our show sponsor, the Springfield Tourism Commission, who invites you to come visit Central Kentucky “The Land of Bourbon, Horses & History!” www.VisitSpringfieldKY.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

Chef Jeremy Manley "San Diego's Sustainable Chef" shares how to make his Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe. Drizzled with chocolate sauce and served with Grand Marnier Chantilly Cream, this decadent and gluten-free delight is a favorite at his restaurant Jeremy’s on the Hill California Style Bistro, located in Julian, California. See his recipe here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/flourless-chocolate-cake/Music featured is "Summer Wine" by Shelley King - www.ShelleyKing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers talks picnic parties and recipes, including how to make a killer Seafood Salad Sandwich with Dungeness Crab! See his recipe here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seafood-salad-sandwich/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, ‘Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine,' shares tips on planning a picnic party and how to make her Broccoli Quinoa Muffins. See the recipe, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/broccoli-quinoa-muffins/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From serving to storing, Sommelier Hilarie Larson shares tips on wine temperatures. Hilarie is a regular Big Blend Radio guest expert, a travel/wine writer, and co-owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting. See her articles, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hilarie-larson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From their nutritional benefits to their growing cycles, Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona, shares fun facts about peanuts! See her recipes, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/donna-george/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Manley "San Diego's Sustainable Chef" shares how to make his world famous Garlic Herb Fries! Jeremy is the executive chef and owner of Jeremy’s on the Hill California Style Bistro in Julian, San Diego’s mountain destination. See his recipe, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/garlic-herb-fries/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Left-over Wine? Is there such a thing? From storing to cooking, Hilarie Larson shares tips on what to do with left-over wine. Hilarie is a Sommelier and wine educator, the co-owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting, and one of Big Blend’s expert food, wine and travel writers and radio contributors. Learn more at www.NorthwindsWineConsulting.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the main protein to the buns, garnishes and accountrements, 5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers shares his cooking tips and secrets to building the ultimate burger, including beef, portobello, chicken and veggie burgers. He also shares how to make his Mushroom Provolone Burger recipe, which is available on BlendRadioandTV.com, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Jeremy Manley “San Diego’s Sustainable Chef”, executive chef and owner of Jeremy’s on the Hill California Style Bistro, in Julian, shares how to make his Chambord Crème Brûlée recipe. See his recipe here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chambord-creme-brulee/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into The New Israeli Cuisine”, share her brunch tips and recipe for Cheese Stuffed Mini Rolls. See here recipe here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cheese-stuffed-mini-rolls/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leah Launey, innkeeper of Three Rivers Bed & Breakfast in Three Rivers, California, talks about seafood and how to make her crab au gratin recipe. See here recipe here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/crab-au-gratin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers talks seafood and shares how to make West Coast Lobster Rolls. See his recipe here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/west-coast-lobster-rolls/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Champagne and Prosecco to Cremant, Sekt and Cava, Hilarie Larson discusses the world of sparkling wines, and the regions they are produced. Hilarie is a wine educator, sommelier, travel and wine writer, and co-owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting. Read Hilarie's Sparkling Wines article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/drinking-the-stars-a-short-guide-to-sparkling-wines/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Max Rivest, Co-Founder & CEO of Wize Monkey, talks about their award-winning Coffee Leaf Tea. With an amazingly smooth and lightly sweet taste, Wize Monkey is a healthy and delicious drink that offers a subtle caffeine effect similar to green tea. It’s eco-friendly and a socially conscious company too! www.WizeMonkey.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay 'The Cooking Ladies' talk about their RV travel lifestyle, share Grilling Tips, and discuss their 10th cookbook, “On the Road with The Cooking Ladies, Let’s Get Grilling”! Phyllis and Lamont are both proud members of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). See their Grilling tops here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/grilling-tips-from-the-cooking-ladies/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers shares turkey tips for Thanksgiving as well as his Steam Roasted Broccoli recipe, the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. See Chef Ivan's Steam Roasted Broccoli Recipe Here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/steam-roasted-broccoli/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A delicious side dish for Thanksgiving or any fall or Holiday meal, Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine", discusses her Baked Pumpkin recipe. See her recipe here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-pumpkin-in-herbs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.