Getting to Know Chef Ivan Flowers & Tracy Phillips: Budget Shopping and Cooking Tips

E182 - Getting to Know Chef Ivan Flowers & Tracy Phillips: Budget Shopping and Cooking Tips

Published: July 24, 2026

Duration: 1:12:56

In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show, we welcome back Chef Ivan Flowers and his wife, Tracy Phillips, for a lively "Getting to Know You" conversation that blends personal stories with practical advice on eating well without overspending.

From rising grocery prices and smart shopping strategies to healthy meal planning and making the most of affordable ingredients, Chef Ivan and Tracy share simple ways to create flavorful, nutritious meals on a budget. Along the way, they talk about Chef Ivan's work teaching high school culinary students, Tracy's love of cooking and...