Eat Drink & Be Merry

Keep up with the latest Big Blend Radio episodes of Eat, Drink & Be Merry (Foodie Friday), our signature show on food, recipes and culinary adventures.

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Destination Dining at Sea with Holland America

Central America and Caribbean

Oct 13, 2026

Destination Dining at Sea with Holland America

With Emma Ciciriello of Holland America Line & Seabourn

Big Blend Radio

Oct 7, 2026

How to Pair Wine with Pizza

Peggy Fiandaca's pizza and wine pairing tips, plus Sicilian pizza and Nero d'Avola

The Truffle Hunters of Istria: Inside Croatia's Prodan Tartufi Family Business

Wanderers Compass

Sep 14, 2026

The Truffle Hunters of Istria: Inside Croatia's Prodan Tartufi Family Business

Three years after a rainy truffle hunt in Croatia, Wanderers Compass returns to Prodan Tartufi to hear the family story behind Istria's prized black and white truffles

Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors

Parks & Travel

Sep 8, 2026

Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors

Sustainable vineyards, accessible trails, and a thriving arts scene — Sylke Neal-Finnegan shares Oregon wine country just outside Portland.

Spice It Up for Fall: Cooking, Baking & Shopping for the Season

Donna George

Sep 5, 2026

Spice It Up for Fall: Cooking, Baking & Shopping for the Season

A Recipe Conversation with Donna George of The Peanut Patch, Yuma, Arizona

Big Blend Radio

Sep 2, 2026

Exploring Today's Wine Culture

Wine Time with Peggy Fiandaca and Julia Coney

Discover Shelby County, Kentucky: Horses, Bourbon, Food, Farm & Outdoor Adventures

Southeast USA

Aug 17, 2026

Discover Shelby County, Kentucky: Horses, Bourbon, Food, Farm & Outdoor Adventures

Join Janette Marson of ShelbyKY Tourism on Big Blend Radio as she shares the best of Central Kentucky—from horse farms and female-led distilleries to farm-to-table dining and historic shopping.

Eat Local First: Sustainable Food & Farm Adventures in the San Juan Islands

West Coast USA

Aug 12, 2026

Eat Local First: Sustainable Food & Farm Adventures in the San Juan Islands

Discover heritage orchards, reef-net fishing traditions, and the annual Savor the San Juans celebration with Amy Nesler.

Sandwiches, Gourmet Spreads, Charcuterie & Creative Pairings

Donna George

Aug 7, 2026

Sandwiches, Gourmet Spreads, Charcuterie & Creative Pairings

Donna George on Big Blend Radio's "The Peanut Patch" Podcast

Celebrate Them While They're Here: Picnics, Family Reunions & The Gift of Showing Up

Big Blend Radio

Jul 5, 2026

Celebrate Them While They're Here: Picnics, Family Reunions & The Gift of Showing Up

Shelley Whizin, The Live & Die Happy Coach, talks picnics, potlucks, and why we shouldn't wait to gather the people we love.

The All-American Peanut: History, Heritage & Flavor

Donna George

Jul 4, 2026

The All-American Peanut: History, Heritage & Flavor

Celebrating America's 250th with the humble crop that helped shape a nation

A Fresh Taste of Summer: Stocking Up with Melissa's Produce

Kitchen

Jun 21, 2026

A Fresh Taste of Summer: Stocking Up with Melissa's Produce

Load up the pantry, fridge, freezer, backyard grilling station, and poolside bar with the largest global supplier of specialty produce.

Big Blend Radio

Jun 15, 2026

True Farm Girl Adventures

Exploring Rural & Small Town America with Cindy Ladage

Eat Drink & Be Merry

Destination Dining at Sea with Holland America

How to Pair Wine with Pizza

The Truffle Hunters of Istria: Inside Croatia's Prodan Tartufi Family Business

Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors

Spice It Up for Fall: Cooking, Baking & Shopping for the Season

Exploring Today's Wine Culture

Discover Shelby County, Kentucky: Horses, Bourbon, Food, Farm & Outdoor Adventures

Eat Local First: Sustainable Food & Farm Adventures in the San Juan Islands

Sandwiches, Gourmet Spreads, Charcuterie & Creative Pairings

Celebrate Them While They're Here: Picnics, Family Reunions & The Gift of Showing Up

The All-American Peanut: History, Heritage & Flavor

A Fresh Taste of Summer: Stocking Up with Melissa's Produce

True Farm Girl Adventures

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