This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features innkeeper Tiffany Bertram, who along with her husband Bob, owns and manages Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast in Bismarck, Arkansas. Hear about the B&B, and how to make her Green Chile Egg Bake and Coconut Banana Bread. You see her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/breakfast-at-tiffanys/Tiffany’s Bed and Breakfast is a lovely log-cabin style bed and breakfast, beautifully situated in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, just 14 miles from Hot Springs, and 5 miles from DeGray Lake. All rooms feature luxury bedding, private baths (2 with jetted tubs), and home cooked breakfasts. Tiffany’s sits on 62 acres of woodlands and is a National Wildlife Federation “Certified Wildlife Habitat”.  There are walking trails to explore, an outdoor firepit, gardens, and a full-length front porch that provides an excellent bird watching vantage point. Learn more, see photos, and hear our first Big Blend Radio chat with Bob & Tiffany here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/tiffanys-bed-breakfast/

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Breakfast at Tiffany's Bed and Breakfast in Arkansas

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat Drink & Be Merry" Show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures on Show Me Seattle’s Taste Pike Place Market Food Tour. Pike Place Market has the distinction of being the longest, continuously operating farmer’s market in the U.S. It is a nine-acre historic site that is its own special community right in the city’s hub. Most visitors, and even some locals, don’t realize that this place is more than a public market. It’s an actual neighborhood comprised of hundreds of farmers, craftspeople, small businesses, and residents. Read Debbie's story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-pike-place-market-one-taste-at-a-time/

Debbie Stone - Pike Place Market in Seattle

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," and Chef Candy Lesher, who provide an overview of Les Dames d’ Escoffier International (LDEI), an international organization of women leaders who provide leadership, educational opportunities, and philanthropic events for the larger Phoenix community. It is the only organization of its kind: a world society of professional women of high achievement in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. Its purpose is to provide a system for communication and networking among its members. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/les-dames-d-escoffier-international-ldei-phoenix-arizona/

Linda Kissam and Candy Lesher - Les Dames d'Escoffier International in Phoenix AZ

Recorded on-site, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Ruth Andrus who shares how to make her delicious scone recipe. Ruth and her husband Ken are the innkeepers of Leonard at Logan House Bed and Breakfast located in the historic Heritage Hill neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. See Ruth's scone recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-scones/

Making Scones with Ruth Andrus of Leonard at Logan House Bed and Breakfast

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show, world traveler and writer Debbie Stone talks about her wine tasting, culinary, art, and outdoor adventures in Rogue Valley. This vibrant Southern Oregon locale has it all. It’s a mecca for outdoor recreationists, nirvana for wine enthusiasts, paradise for foodies, and a magnet for arts aficionados. See her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/eat-drink-play-in-the-rogue-valley/

Eat, Drink and Play in Rogue Valley - Debbie Stone on Big Blend Radio

Get a Taste of England on this episode of Big Blend Radio with Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Along with talking about the various British delicacies one can enjoy when visiting England, we also talk about local farming, and the authentic experience and importance of frequenting local establishments, no matter where one lives or travels to. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-england/BIG BLEND RADIO HOST UPDATE: After this conversation was recorded, it has come out that Subway does indeed have real Tuna in its sandwiches.

A Taste of England - Glynn Burrows on Big Blend Radio

Recorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Eat, Drink & Be Merry show features John Calvin, owner of the world-class and award-winning Casa Rondeña Winery in the North Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Casa Rondeña Winery was lovingly established in late 1995 as a family undertaking, with the first plantings in 1990 at the hands of vintner John Calvin. The Tasting Room opened in August 1997 and a winery building, with a commemorative Tricentennial bell tower, was completed in the autumn of 2004. In 2008, a new barrel aging and storage facility, including the Founder's Rotunda, was built in order to expand production capability of the winery and hold special events for winery members and special guests. The Tasting Room and winery is open to the public daily. More: https://www.casarondena.com/

Casa Rondena Winery in Albuquerque - John Calvin on Big Blend Radio

Recorded onsite at The River Steakhouse at Eagle Mountain Casino in California's Sequoia Country, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features Ador Cardenas and Chef Manuel "Patrick" Carbajal. Hear about the casino's dining and gaming options, concerts, and upcoming expansion and relocation within the Porterville community.Known locally as "The People's Casino," Eagle Mountain Casino is a full-service casino that's owned and operated by the Tule River Tribe. It features over 1200 slot machines, 10 table games, four award winning dining options, concerts, The Summit Club and more. Eagle Mountain Casino always supports the local community and is a short drive from cities and towns within Tulare and Kern Counties. More: https://www.eaglemtncasino.com/

Big Blend Radio - Eagle Mountain Casino and The River Steakhouse

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth shares how to make her recipe, Spicy Chickpea-Rice Burgers with BBQ Sauce. See the recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-chickpea-rice-burgers-with-bbq-sauce/

Spicy Chickpea Rice Burgers - Ruth Milstein on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Nandita Godbole, author of the book, “Seven Pots of Tea: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sips & Nosh,” and writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva.”“Seven Pots of Tea” is the first cookbook of its kind allowing readers to explore Ayurveda through tea by way of dozens of simple recipes for the contemporary kitchen. It’s a thoughtful approach to “taking tea”. There’s a bit of history, holistic wisdom, and health goals found in this book. It’s presented in an easy, approachable format with lots of wonderful photos to guide the way. Read Linda’s review and see a sample recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seven-pots-of-tea-an-ayurvedic-approach-to-sips-and-nosh/Featured music on this episode is “Lotus Blossom” by Michael and Spider.

Seven Pots of Tea - Nandita Godbole and Linda Kissam on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel/wine writer Cori Solomon discusses Arizona wines and wineries including Callaghan Vineyards, Aridus Wine Company, Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards, Chateau Tumbleweed, Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Garage-East, and LDV Winery. Read Cori's Arizona Wine article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/discover-arizona-wine/Featured music is "Summer Wine" by Shelley King

Discover Arizona Wines - Cori Solomon on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Shelley Whizin shares how to make her recipe ‘Mike’s Mighty Mediterranean Chopped Salad’ that’s featured in her latest book, “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. See the recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mikes-mighty-mediterranean-chopped-salad/ Shelley is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. She’s also the author of “The Healing Journal” and “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”. Featured music on this episode is “Supergroove” the title track of the latest album by Andy Watts, known as Israel’s Ambassador of The Blues.

Mediterranean Chopped Salad - Shelley Whizin on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona. 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, and gourmet gifts including salsas, relishes, jams, syrups, preserves, olives, and more. They’re known for the homemade fudge too. Shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/

Shopping Adventures at The Peanut Patch - Donna George on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, filmmaker Christo Brock discusses his new craft beer documentary, BREWMANCE. The American Craft Beer movement began with a group of restless homebrewers searching for something genuine and flavorful. Today it’s evolved into a redefinition of beer and an international cultural phenomenon. That uniquely American spirit of rebellion and innovation survives in two groups of homebrewers from Long Beach, California who are looking to open their own breweries and bring their beers to the world. These include a Christian father-son team who grew close over making beer and a retired rock star looking for the “quiet" existence of a brewery owner.  With the insight and commentary of legendary brewers Ken Grossman (Sierra Nevada), Fritz Maytag (Anchor Brewing), Charlie Papazian, Vinnie Cilurzo (Russian River), Sam Calagione (Dogfish Head), Jim Koch (Boston Brewing) and others, BREWMANCE reveals the soul of craft beer in the heart of America. More: https://www.brewmancemovie.com/ Featured music on this episode is “Oceanfront Walk” by Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys.

Brewmance Film - Filmmaker Christo Brock on Big Blend Radio

Ivan Flowers, 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, joins Big Blend Radio's Spring Brunch Party to share how to make his Spiced Strawberry Bruschetta. See the recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spiced-strawberry-bruschetta/

Spiced Strawberry Bruschetta - Chef Ivan Flowers on Big Blend Radio

Interviews focusing on Food, Drink, Recipes and Entertaining. Hosts are Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine. See www.BlendRadioandTV.com