Food, Wine, and Travel with IFWTWA

Blake Vanfield - Genuine Skagit Valley in Washington

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Blake Vanfield, Executive Director of Genuine Skagit Valley in Washington State, who gives an overview of the region's incredible agricultural roots and diverse and ecologically sustainable production. It's delicious! The Skagit Valley has been supplying the region, state, and world with nearly every crop imaginable since the first commercial harvest of potatoes in 1853. Today, the region cultivates over 80 crops. Genuine Skagit Valley supports the growers and producers of the Skagit Valley by promoting the region's distinctive farm-raised flavors, culture, and heritage, with the aim to sustain farming for generations to come. More: https://genuineskagitvalley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Howard - Winter Fun in Park City, Utah

Known as "Winter's Favorite Town," Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport. From skiing and bobsledding to exploring the historic downtown district and the city's famous Sundance Film Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience during winter in Park City. Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Stewart - Genealogy Journey in Scandinavia

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Linda Stewart who discusses her genealogy journey through Scandinavia. After doing online research, Linda and her cousin and great niece visited historic sites and communities in Denmark and Sweden that are connected with their ancestral roots. Read Linda's story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/genealogy-journey-a-family-affair/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pRRT0nnRG4k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter and Spring Adventures in Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. From Mardi Gras to Zydeco Sundays, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Benjamin J. Berthelot, President & CEO of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, who shares what to experience in Lafayette this winter and spring. More: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elsa Dixon - Sailing on the MSC Sinfonia from Venice to Cape Town

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer, author, and tour guide Elsa Dixon, who shares her cruising adventures on the MSC Sinfonia. This cruise started in Venice and took her to Croatia, Greece, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius, Seyechelles, and Reunion, and then to South Africa. Read her story and see her photos, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/my-epic-sail-on-the-msc-sinfonia-from-venice-to-cape-town/Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.