EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY MAGAZINE – SUMMER/FALL 2022 ISSUE
“I am not a glutton – I am an explorer of food.” Erma Bombeck
There’s nothing like authentic regional dishes made from locally so
A TASTE OF TULARE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: From restaurants and breweries to farmers’ markets, gourmet gift shops, seasonal festivals, and agricultural attractions, this episode o
A TASTE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA
A Central California Food & Wine Adventure Awaits
Less than 2 hours from San Francisco, San Benito County is the eastern gateway destination of Pinnacles National
PITTSBURGH: A Different Kind of Food Culture
By Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’
Travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva,’ discusses her adventures in Pi
CHOOSING SEAFOOD & WINE
Husband-and-wife team Howard and Ruth Milstein share their tips on selecting and pairing seafood and wine, and have another lively conversation on Big Blend Radio! H
TASTE THE FLAVORS OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY
By Cori Solomon
Most people when traveling to Santa Barbara County in central California, especially wine country, visit Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Lompoc,
ISRAELI CUISINE
Recipe: Couscous Salad with Tuna and Capers
By Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” See more
THE MARINE ROOM
Exquisite Dining as the Waves Crash
By Susan Montgomery
Hear about the menu and dining experience at the landmark AAA 4-diamond restaurant in La Jolla, Southern California with:
TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF WINE TASTING
By Hilarie Larson
Listen to Hilarie’s Big Blend Radio interview where she shares the dos and don’ts ‘Five ‘S’s’ of Wine Tasting!
EXPLORING THE HISTORIC WINE REGION OF BANDOL, FRANCE
The Hidden Treasure of Provence
By Hilarie Larson
Food, wine and travel writer Hilarie Larson, owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting, share
THE MAGIC OF CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
By Hilarie Larson
The wine world has its share of eponymous regions; so famous, that just the mere murmur of their name evokes a sense of wonder. Chateauneuf-du-Pape i
