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.com/listing/california-mac-and-cheese/ - Red Pepper & Mozzarella Crostini: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/warm-red-pepper-mozzarella-crostini/ - Ricotta Gnocchi alla Checca: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ricotta-gnocchi-alla-checca/ - Mushroom Provolone Burger: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/ - Margherita French Bread Pizza: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/margherita-french-bread-pizza/ - Spicy Veggie Pizza-Dilla: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-veggie-pizza-dilla/

Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here: https://eat-drink-merry.podbean.com/

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://www.ruthmilstein.com/

Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n

This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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://thepeanutpatch.com/

The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/