EpicureanTravelRadio features interviews on food, wine, travel, health, nutrition and the latest lifestyle news from the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world with host, Gina Snow.

Sir Arthur Flour is America’s oldest flour company, founded in 1790. To put it into context, George Washington had just been elected to his first term in office as the first President of the United States. Listen to Susan Reid, company spokesperson and editor of "The Baking Sheet," talk about Sir Arthur's 200+ year history and the King Arthur Flour Cookbook Commemorative Edition.  Learn more at www.kingarthurflour.com.

Today, 1 in 8 Americans are receiving food stamps.

The record number of Americans on food stamps gave momentum to former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich's mid-term election rallying cry that the Democrats are the “party of food stamps,” while the Republicans are the “party of paychecks.” This analogy has been used to paint Democrats as extreme liberals or socialists, especially in hotly contested politcal races.  And, now, the Party of Tea has been added to the mix. 

The National Results are in!  Twenty ways the 2010 election made history.  California Election Results.

Dr. Corsi is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, senior staff writer for WorldNetDaily.com and the editor of RED ALERT  (http://redalert.wnd.com), a  weekly, global financial strategies newsletter designed to be a  guide to economic trends in the best of times and the worst of times. 

Gina Snow talks with Gorton's nutritionist, Sylvia Melendez Klinger (Founder of Hispanic Food Communications, Inc.) about one of the hottest growth trends for 2010: fish tacos. As consumers increasingly look for ways to cut calories and costs, fish tacos have hit the mainstream as evidenced in a recent USA Today article. Sylvia talks about the nutritional value and heart healthy Omega 3 fatty acids fish has to offer.  She also provides tips on how to make kid-friendly Crunchy Fish Tacos with Gorton’s Breaded Fish Sticks or Popcorn Shrimp for time-saving, nutritious and family-friendly recipes. (Visit the  Food Page for a recipe).

Gorton's has been providing quality seafood products since 1849. For more information, go to www.gortons.com.  For more on Sylvia's Hispanic inspired recipes and news, go to www.hispanicfoodcommunications.com.

The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, is known as "the First Lady of Waikiki," and is the flagship property of Starwood Hotels and Resorts on the world's most famous beach. Eric Berger, General Manager of the Westin Moana Surfrider, talks about the Westin Hawaii wellness brand and sustainable amenities. Westin strives to rejuvenate and refresh travelers while on the road for business or vacation as easy at 1-2-3-4: One Brand, Two Products (Resorts and Condominiums) on Three Islands at Four Properties.

He highlights the special Lomi Lomi treaments offered at the Moani Lani Spa where Hawaiian healing traditions and innovative spa rituals relieve stress to renew body and spirit. A Westin Heavenly Spa, this serene sanctuary is set amidst a true tropical paradise and has been ranked as one of the top 50 spas in America (2009) by Spas of America. In keeping with the wellness theme,

The Westin Hotels & Resorts has also introduced a selection of SuperFoods-inspired offerings including a SuperFood Mojito cocktail created exclusively for Westin Hotels by Francesco Lafranconi, Director of Mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. Each handcrafted cocktail is made with key SuperFoods ingredients including blueberries, ginger, green tea and honey. The suped-up Mojito offerings are based on the concepts thought to improve well-being and longevity as outlined in the bestselling series of SuperFoodsRx books published by SuperFoods Partners LLC.  To learn more, click here.

Co-author, Jodi Liano, talks about Cooking From the Farmers’ Market.  Using fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers' markets, the book features 245 recipes for appetizers, main dishes and desserts that highlight peak-of-season flavors. This invaluable resource provides a seasonal produce chart with descriptions, tips and techniques for selecting, storing and preparing more than 100 fruits and vegetables. Click here for more information about the book. Or, visit Jodi's blog at http://www.mmmthatsgood.blogspot.com.

California avocados are in season from March through September. Now is a great time to try them in dozens of new ways beyond everyone's favorite of classic guacamole.  According to Jan De Lyser, Vice President of Marketing for the California Avocado Commission, 90% of the nation's avocado crop is grown in California. Of this, the Haas or Hass variety accounts for about 95%. Almost 80% of all avocados eaten worldwide are of the Haas variety. No matter where they are grown around the globe, every single Haas avocado tree is a descendant of the original "Hass Mother Tree" of Southern California that lived to be almost 80 years old. For more information, visit the California Avocado Commission at www.avocado.org.

Just in time for the 4th of July weekend, a new spirit, Tequila Avion, was launched on July 1st to quench and compliment BBQ fires throughout California.

Jenna Fagnan, recently appointed as President of Tequila Avion. talks about Tequila Avion, an ultra premium tequila that defines a new standard of quality and taste - “Taste Elevated.”

Prior to joining Tequila Avion, Ms. Fagnan served as Vice President of Marketing and Vice President of Sales at TAG Heuer, a subsidiary of LVMH. Prior to that, she was Managing Director of Dom Pérignon USA,  a subsidiary of Moët Hennessy.

Produced by fifth generation agave growers from among the finest Blue Weber agave found in the highest regions of Jalisco, Mexico, Tequila Avion’s distinct flavors are achieved through a combination of slow-roasting at lower temperatures to protect the natural flavors of the agave and an ultra-slow filtration process which creates an unusually smooth taste profile. Tequila Avion is available in Silver, Reposado and Anejo varietals. 

For more information, visit  www.TequilaAvion.com or the Tequila Avion Page at Facebook.

(Audio file to come) Listen to travel writer, Laura del Rosso, talk about the development of her iPhone travel apps available to download as a guide to some of San Francisco's most popular neighborhood destinations. A travel app is a download-able travel guide for iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads, that includes color photos, website links, interactive maps and descriptions of restaurants, cafes, shops, attractions, historic sites and more.

She discusses her travel apps for San Francisco's North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf with insider's tips to favorite cafes, restaurants, shops, sites and attractions.  Her first app on San Francisco's Chinatown was chosen as one of Apple's 120 "What's Hot" in travel apps. It features more than 50 places in the heart of the city's large Chinese community, which was established during the Gold Rush. 

To learn more, go to Apple's iTunes Store, or visit her website at www.greatescapesnorcal.com. 

Sunset Magazine's Celebration Weekend Highlights "The West-on-the-Go" June 5 & 6, 2010 

Sunset editors and experts from the worlds of food, wine, garden, home, and design share tips, tastings, and demonstrations. Special exhibits, celebrity chefs, wine seminars, and garden gurus help bring the pages of Sunset magazine and the West’s sense of adventure and discovery come to life. For more information, visit www.sunset.com. 

Stacie Jacobs, Executive Director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, talks about the unique characteristics of California's third largest winemaking region, and its first Grand Tasting Tour to the Mid-Peninsula areas of Menlo Park, Palo Alto and Redwood City, CA from April 21-23, 2010. On April 22, the Grand Tasting will showcase more than 30 vintners featuring over 150 wines and exemplifying the 40+ premier varietals and blends from Paso Robles Wine Country. This is an excellent opportunity for consumers and those in the wine trade and media to meet the winemakers and taste renowned wines from the area. For more information, visit: www.pasowines.com.

Chef DK from Sensei and Jay Talwar, Marketing Director of the Hawaii Convention and Visitors Bureau (HCVB), talk about tourism, Pacific Regional Cuisine, sustainable  agriculture and the lush produce  grown on the Islands of Hawaii during a special event at Sub Zero Wolff in Burlingame, California.

(Left) Chef DK of Sensei poses with his sous chef during the HCVB event. 

Joey Gottesman, Master Mixologist at the historic Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki, gives his recipe and tips on making the World's Best Mai Tai 2010 to savor, especially while visiting this Luxury Collection Resort in Waikiki. Dave Harmon, co-founder of Carneros Della Notte, talks about his exclusive late harvest Pinot, Eclipse, made from "The Noble Rot" and making exclusive wines for the for the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii. Watch a video of Dave Harmon introducing his winery in the Video Gallery.

Eduardo Barerros, Ecuador's Trade Commissioner based in Los Angeles, California, talks about Fair Trade, sustainable growth and export of Cacao Arriba from Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest.