Celebrate October being National Pasta Month with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth talks about all kinds of pasta dishes, and how to make her family-friendly recipe, Penne Pasta with Fresh Herbs & Parmesan. Check it out here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/penne-pasta-with-herbs-and-parmesan-cheese/

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

Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and cook different types of mushrooms, and how to make his roasted mushroom recipe.

CHEF IVAN'S MUSHROOM RECIPES: - ROASTED MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-mushrooms-recipe/ - ZINFANDEL STEAKHOUSE MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zinfandel-steakhouse-mushrooms/ - MUSHROOM PROVOLONE BURGER: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/

Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Robert Schueller of Melissa's Specialty Produce about their fabulous fall produce and specialty snacks.

Hear about Muscato Grapes, Pomegranates, and Chocolate Persimmons, all kinds of Winter Squash including Pink Pumpkins, Spaghetti, and Buttercup, plus, their delicious Baby Dutch Potatoes. Other fall favorites include Fruit-filled Crepes, Chile & Lime Seasoning, and Green Hatch Pepper Cashews. Check out Linda's article plus Melissa's recipe for Butternut Squash Casserole, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-bounty-of-autumn-exploring-the-seasons-finest-fall-produce/

Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj

Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/

Learn more about Melissa's Specialty Produce: https://www.melissas.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