Chords, Vines, and Dines

20/01/2025

I have two friends that lost their homes in the Palisades Fires here in LA. Both are excellent cooks and have fabulous blogs full of wonderful recipes.

We often feel helpless in situations like this, but if you have friends with a blog, here are a few action points to help you support them:

1. Follow them on social media and leave supporting comments about their food creations.

2. Go to their blog and read their articles and recipes.
(Reading one a day is doable, and you will learn something new, win-win!)

3. Make their recipes and leave a thoughtful comment
(What a great way to expand your dinner repertoire.)

4. Share their content on your Facebook feed
(Your friends will love new recipes too!)

5. Bonus points if you click on an ad and buy the product
(If you don’t need it, buy it and give it to someone in need.)

6. If they offer a suggested product on their site from Amazon, click on the link and buy it.
(And buy a couple of other things for yourself as well.)

7. Sign up for their newsletter

Please go to these websites and show your best love.

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚
Creative and comforting food for casual entertaining!
https://cookingontheweekends.com/
Follow on Facebook - Cooking On The Weekends
Follow on Instagram:

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲
Drool-worthy, scrumptious, "scary good" recipes for people who love big flavors!
https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/
Follow on Facebook: Shockinglydelicious
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Thank you in advance for your support and help. You can make a difference.

I will be featuring some of my favorite recipes from both their blogs in the days to come.

07/01/2025

We visit with Nick Calandrino to find out what the Gunboat Kings are up to and listen to some of their new music! Chef Jorj Morgan tells you how You Can Cook ANY Thing! We learned a lot! Melissa's Produce is our official produce sponsor.

Nick Calandrino lights up the stage with the Gunboat Kings. You'll hear some of their new music. Chef Jorj Morgan belives You Can Cook ANY Thing. She'll show how how as we talk about her incredible cookbooks.

12/12/2024

30/11/2024

Tom, Gary, and Kat are having a blast, Temecula Wine Country style, with a Chords, Vines, and Dines kinda day.

25/11/2024

At Chords, Vines & Dines we're ready for the holidays! Join us with our very special guest Robert Schueller from Melissa's Produce. Gary Dalton adds his music and insights. Melissa's Produce is our official produce sponsor.

The holidays are here! Kat, Gary, and I eat our way through our visit with Robert Schueller, head of publicity for Melissa's Produce. From potatoes to apples, to squash, chestnuts and so much more, here's everything you need to complete you holiday table!

15/11/2024

Our guests this time are Brian and Maryann Cohen who share with us their musical tribute to their late son Brett. Chef Jorj Morgan will join us in an upcoming episode.

Brian and Maryann have released their new CD as a tribute to their late son Brett. We talk about the release and how they chose what to include. Chef Jorj Morgan will join us in a future episode

14/11/2024

Chords, Vines & Dines is live! Join us as we catch up with Brian and Maryann Cohen and talk about their new CD “It Is What It Is”. Also welcoming our newest member to our team Gary Dalton! Melissa's Produce is our official produce sponsor.

Brian and Maryann have released their new CD as a tribute to their late son Brett. We talk about the release and how they chose what to include. Chef Jorj Morgan will join us in a future episode

01/11/2024

Still marveling at all the goodness we received from Melissa's Produce! Passion fruit, Kiwano melon, rambutan, leeks, pumpkins, squash, the stunning Turban squas, and much more. Robert Schueller will return next month to talk about produce for the holidays. 

03/10/2024

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01/10/2024

Listen to the latest episode with Gary Dalton and Chris Johnston from Middle Ridge Winery!

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24/09/2024

Joanne Ledesma does it all when it comes to music. She also manages Cross-Eyed Possum, The Water Tower, Hillary Klug, and others. Join us for a fascinating visit with her. Robert Schueller from our official produce sponsor Melissa's Produce will bring us up to date on all things produce as we transi...

24/09/2024

We've got the "music biz gal" Joanne Ledesma and from Melissa's Produce Robert Schueller.

Joanne Ledesma does it all when it comes to music. She also manages Cross-Eyed Possum, The Water Tower, Hillary Klug, and others. Join us for a fascinating visit with her. Robert Schueller from our official produce sponsor Melissa's Produce will bring us up to date on all things produce as we transi...

23/09/2024

Join us for a visit with the music biz gal, Joanne Ledesma, and the Melissa's Produce guy Robert Schueller. Among other things Joanne represents Cross-Eyed Possum, The Water Tower Band, and Hillary Klug.

Joanne Ledesma does it all when it comes to music. She also manages Cross-Eyed Possum, The Water Tower, Hillary Klug, and others. Join us for a fascinating visit with her. Robert Schueller from our official produce sponsor Melissa's Produce will bring us up to date on all things produce as we transi...