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/

Celebrate the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast that focuses on Wine and Food Pairings, Gifts for Wine Lovers, Tasting Experiences, and of course, Peggy's Wine Term of the Month! LDV Winery

CHECK OUT PEGGY'S HOLIDAY RECIPES & PAIRING TIPS: - Filet Mignon with Cognac Mushroom Sauce: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/filet-mignon-with-cognac-mushroom-sauce/ - Baked Glazed Ham: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-glazed-ham/ - New Year Black Eyed Peas: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/peggys-good-luck-cajun-black-eyed-peas/ - Pairing Wine with Pie Tips: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-do-you-pair-wine-with-pie/ - Pairing Wine with Charcuterie Boards: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pairing-wine-with-charcuterie-boards/ - Pairing Wine with Chocolate: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wine-and-chocolate-pairing-tips/

Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery @LawrenceDunhamWines in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj

Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/

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

In support of Small Business Saturday and the Holiday Shopping Season, this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features winemaker Dave Specter, who along with his wife Sara, owns and runs Bells Up Winery in Oregon.

Hear about their wines that are perfect for holiday gatherings and gifts, and, their unique seated private tastings (online and in person at the winery) that are exclusively for one group at a time by reservation, hosted by Dave. What a perfect gift for a wine enthusiast! More at: https://bellsupwinery.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show kicks off the Holiday Shopping Season with Robert Schueller of Melissa's Specialty Produce who discusses their Black Friday / Cyber Monday Week Sale 2024 that Saves 20% Off Select Items including Wine & Culinary Baskets, Clean Snax, Party Trays, Tamale Making Kits and more. Sale Runs until December 2, 2024 midnight PST. Visit https://www.melissas.com/collections/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale-week and use promo code BLACKFRIDAY2024.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY Podcast focuses on Women in the World of Food and Wine.

FEATURED GUESTS: - SHARON K. KURTZ is a travel writer and award-winning photographer. Hear about some of the amazing women chefs she met in Oakland, California, as featured in her article here: https://fwtmagazine.com/a-taste-of-oakland-three-women-chefs-bringing-their-unique-flavor-to-the-table/ Keep up with Sharon's adventures at https://sharonkkurtz.com/

- CAROLE BUMPUS is a food/travel writer and author. Hear about her new book, “Adventures on Land and Sea: Searching for Culinary Pleasures in Provence and Along the Cote d’Azur." More: https://carolebumpus.com/

- PEGGY FIANDACA and her husband Curt Lawrence own and run LDV Winery, known for it's award-winning handcrafted estate wines produced in Arizona. More: https://ldvwinery.com/

Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast features a new panel discussion every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: https://women-making-history.podbean.com/

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" and "Success Express" channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Get Ready for Thanksgiving 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.”

From shopping to cooking and serving, check out Ruth's List of Thanksgiving Tips and Recipes, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-thanksgiving-tips/

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