THE BASQUE COUNTRY – PART ONE: GREEN SPAIN
By Hilarie Larson
On Big Blend Radio, travel writer Hilarie Larson discusses her visit to the Basque Country of Spain that blends a mysterious past w
DRINKING THE STARS
A Short Guide to Sparkling Wines
By Hilarie Larson
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: Hilarie Larson discusses the world of sparkling wines, and the regions they are produced.
Big
CHOOSING WINE GLASSES
From champagne to white, red and rose wines, listen to the Big Blend Radio interview with Hilarie Larson, who shares tips on choosing wine glasses.
Hilarie Larson’s pas
ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC WINE – SIMPLIFIED
By Hilarie Larson
Hilarie Larson discusses the three main philosophies of winegrowing: Sustainable Viticulture, Organic Viticulture and Biodynamic V
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
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!
DISCOVER THE DELIGHTS OF DEAL
A Classic British Seaside Town
By Hilarie Larson
Travel and wine writer Hilarie Larson shares the Delights of Deal, a Classic British Seaside Town that she
INSIDE THE WORLD OF WINE
Hilarie Larson: Wine Writer, Educator & Sommelier
Co-owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting in Southern California, Hilarie Larson is a wine educator, sommelier and wi
NORTHWINDS WINE CONSULTING
After settling in Southern California, Wine Educator and Sommelier Hilarie Larson and her husband, Winemaker Craig Larson, decided to create their own venture, Northwinds W
Savor San Mateo
By Hilarie Larson
Travel, food and wine writer Hilarie Larson discusses her recent visit to San Mateo County and Silicon Valley in San Francisco’s Bay Area, on Big Blend Radio
If you like food, wine and travel, then you’ll love Hilarie’s articles and Big Blend Radio appearances! Fusing a region’s heritage with its people, places and local flavors (especially the wines
Formed in 1981 in Southern California, the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a premiere global network of food, wine and travel journalists and the people who promot
