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From the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone to Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Susan Lanier-Graham, who shares some of her RV adventures through America's Western National Park Country, along with some great advice for those just getting started in RV travel.Susan Lanier-Graham is the publisher and founder of https://www.wanderwithwonder.com, an award-winning digital food, wine, and travel publication. She is also managing editor of North Peoria Lifestyle, and has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles for a variety of print and online publications. Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show features Ruth Milstein who talks about the history of theJewish holiday of Purim and how it is celebrated, and how to make Hamantaschen, a triangular filled-pocket pastry that refers to Haman, the villain in the Purim story. In 2024, Purim is celebrated the evening of March 23 until the evening of March 24. In Jerusalem, where Shushan Purim is celebrated, the festival takes place on the following day, from March 24 to March 25. See Ruth's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hamantaschen-for-purim/ Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast looks at the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick. This religious and cultural holiday is held annually on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Read more and enjoy the "St. Paddy's Day" online jigsaw puzzle, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/st-patricks-day-traditions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares talks about three noteworthy women artists in history that she has written about in Big Blend Magazines over the years. HEAR ABOUT:- ARTEMESIA GENTILESCHI (July 8, 1593 – c. 1656), who was an Italian Baroque painter considered among the most accomplished seventeenth-century artists, initially working in the style of Caravaggio.- MARY EDMONIA LEWIS, aka "Wildfire" (July 4, 1844 – September 17, 1907), who was the first African-American and Native American sculptor to achieve national and then international prominence.  - ANNA MARY ROBERTSON MOSES, aka Grandma Moses, (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), who was an American folk artist who gained popularity during the 1950s.Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: https://victoriachick.com/ Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" show features Louisiana author Ann Marie Jameson, known for her "Willow Rose" series of books that are set in Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in Louisiana. Books in the series include "A Bed of Roses,“ "Belle Rose,” “Petite Rose,” and “Coming Up Roses.” Ann Marie’s latest book, is “Lilly’s Redemption." While it isn’t a “Willow Rose” book, it is a spin-off of the series, and it has many of the same characters in it that Ann Marie’s fans have grown to love in reading her other books. Ann Marie's books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ann-Marie-Jameson/author/B07QDP7CSG? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author Matt Cost returns to Big Blend Radio for a follow-up conversation since the release of his historical mystery, “Velma Gone Awry: A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery" (April 2023). Hear about his novel, "Mainely Wicked: A Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery" (Aug. 2023), and new novel, "Pirate Trap: A Clay Wolfe / Port Essex Mystery" which will be out on March 27, 2024. Matt Cost writes the Mainely Mystery and the Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mystery Series. He’s also written several books of historical fiction. He lives in Brunswick, Maine. More: https://mattcost.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show features John & Veronica Bush, owners and innkeepers of The Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Chama, which is north of Santa Fe and just south of the Colorado border. Hear about the historic inn (est. 1880), and what to experience in the greater Chama region including the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the nature and outdoor recreational opportunities, and even some local folklore and unexplained mysteries! Book your stay at https://www.thevictorianchama.com/ Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Tracy Mayo.Tracy Mayo had a successful career, but one choice from her past continued to haunt her: forcibly giving up her baby at the age of fifteen. Now she’s sharing the inspiring story of her impossible journey to find him during the pre-Internet era in her memoir, “Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self” (Vanguard Press, Mar 28, 2024). Order "Childless Mother" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Childless-Mother-Search-Son-Self/dp/183794024X For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. From outdoor adventures to festivals, music, and foodie fun, 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 spring-fall 2024. More: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former U.S. intelligence officer and award-winning and best-selling author Brian J. Morra joins Big Blend Radio to discuss his thrilling Able Archer series that's based on true historical events.BOOK 1: THE ABLE ARCHERS - US Air Force Captain Kevin Cattani and Soviet GRU Colonel Ivan Levchenko team up in the fall of 1983 to stop the worst nuclear crisis of the Cold War. BOOK 2: THE RIGHTEOUS ARROWS - Who can you trust when a cold war heats up and conflict seems inevitable? After collaborating to thwart nuclear war in "The Able Archers," Kevin Cattani and his Soviet counterpart, Ivan Levchenko, developed a deep mutual respect—but in The Righteous Arrows they are working against each other. Coming April 16, 2024, from Koehler Books. Watch for Brian on the Netflix special, “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War."More at https://brianjmorra.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark, who shares her nature adventures on the Azores Islands of Terceira and São Jorge. The Azores are volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, halfway between the United States and Portugal. Take one of the direct flights from New York (or other North American spots), and you will soon be surrounded by unspoiled nature on these Portuguese islands. Read Jo's story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/experience-natural-beauty-on-the-amazing-azores-islands/Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Saturday at 7pm EST. Listen here: https://shows.acast.com/jo-goes-everywhereKeep up with Jo's adventures at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Appaloosa Horses on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with equestrian expert Christy Wood.Christy Wood is now on her second 13-year circuit of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, a progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). A portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 1877. Her latest book, “Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember," is a memoir about her experiences in the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. More: https://www.wdnhorse.com/The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://shows.acast.com/abcs-of-horses  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poland’s breathtaking landscapes, history, and exceptional cuisine render it a must-visit destination. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, Sharon Kurtz shares her recent adventures in the captivating cities of Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan, where she experienced Poland’s culinary renaissance and found hidden gems along the way. You can read about it in her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-poland-from-michelin-stars-to-hidden-gems/ Sharon Kurtz is an Austin-based freelance travel writer and award-winning photographer. She is passionate about exploring the world and sharing her experiences through captivating storytelling. She is an active member of The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and The International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Follow her travels on https://sharonkkurtz.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/shar_kurtz Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Shows with IFWTWA Here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-ifwtwa  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From giant sequoia trees and wildflowers to seasonal events and family activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast shares what to experience in Early Spring in Tulare County, California. FEATURED GUESTS:- Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. More: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. More: https://www.visitvisalia.com/ - Cassidy Collins - Tulare Chamber of Commerce. More: http://www.tularechamber.org/ Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of March 7, 2024 being Plant Power Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates vegetarianism and reducetrianism with this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview with Brian Kateman, President and Co-Founder of the Reducetarian Foundation. CHECK OUT THESE PLANT POWERED PODCAST INTERVIEWS, RECIPES, BOOKS & RESOURCES: * The Reducetarian Solution: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-reducetarian-solution/* The Sweet & Sacory Life by Yecenia Currie: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/yecenia-currie-sweet-and-savory-life/* Viva La Vegan Happy Hour with John Schlimm: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/viva-la-vegan-happy-hour-party-recipes/* Cooking with Ruth Milsten Podcast & Recipes: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruth-howard-milstein/* Big Blend Vegetarian Recipe Guide: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/vegetarian-vegan-recipes/This podcast is also featured on these Big Blend Radio shows: "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Quality of Life." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast celebrates Arizona Wine Month and Women's History Month with a special panel Women in Wine discussion about regional wine varietals, winemaking, food and wine pairings, wine terminology, and more. FEATURED GUESTS:* Peggy Fiandaca - LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com/ * Brooke Lowry Ide - Vino Stache Winery: https://www.vinostache.com/ * Kati Spencer - Twisted Union Winery: https://twistedunionwinecompany.com/  Check out Peggy's Roasted Vegetables with Couscous recipe as discussed on the show: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-vegetable-couscous/ Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Toast to The Arts" podcasts features Pierre Bensusan, an award-winning world music fingerstyle guitar master. Hear about his 2024 and 2025 North American tours, composing and performing his music, his signature Lowden guitars,a and indepth discussion on the positive power of music. Pierre's latest album is "Azwan,“ primarily a solo instrumental album on which the guitar is conceived as an orchestra, delivering melody, bass, chords and counterpoint in the same space. Keep up with Pierre and his music and tour schedule at https://www.pierrebensusan.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on unique experiences to enjoy in Asheville, North Carolina this spring incuding rooftop cocktails, brews, and mural tours.Featured Guests:- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - Kaye Bentley - Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours - https://www.ashevillerooftopbartours.com/ - Krista Stearns - Mountain Mural Tours - https://mountainmuraltours.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/ycxwjkr7  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Women's History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who discusses the life and legacy of Julia Compton Moore, the wife of Lieutenant General Hal Moore. During the Vietnam War, Julia worked with the US Army to set up survivor support networks and casualty notification teams consisting of uniformed officers, which are still in use. Along with over 20 other military history books, Mike Guardia is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson. He is also the author of "Hal Moore on Leadership," and "Hal Moore: A Life in Puctures." His newly released book is “Fire in the Hole: Tales of Combat with the 1st Engineer Battalion in Vietnam.” More: https://mikeguardia.com/ Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Follow his podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/wkezexvb  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features a TUCSON SISTERS IN CRIME panel discussion with some of the member writers and authors who will be at this year's Tucson Festival of Books, held March 9 & 10, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Hear about their writing, books, and inspirations, plus, some of the short stories featured in the Tucson Sister in Crime book, "Trouble in Tucson: A Left Coast Anthology."Featured Guests:- Editor Eva Eldridge: http://evaeldridge.com - Elaine A Powers: https://elaineapowers.com/ - Janet Alcorn: https://janetalcorn.com/ - Susan Cummins Miller: http://www.susancumminsmiller.com  - Kathy McIntosh: http://www.kathymcintosh.com/ - Marty Eberhardt: https://martyeberhardt.com/ - Lauryn Christopher: https://www.laurynchristopher.com  - Laurie Fagan: https://www.readlauriefagen.com/ - DR Ransdell: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/ Also, listen to the Big Blend Radio podcast covering some of the stories in the anthology, "Trouble in Tucson, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/trouble-in-tucson-anthology/ Learn more about the Tucson Sisters in Crime at https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features transformational life coach Shelley Whizin and mindset mentor Susan Rosenthal who share tips on how to transform challenges to joy and bridge one's personal and professional lives. Read Shelley's article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/transforming-challenges-into-joy/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/30Wt88USJfw SHELLEY WHIZIN is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ SUSAN ROSENTHAL, President of World Markets Group, is a Mindset Mentor and Business Growth and Innovation strategist for professionals, entrepreneurs, companies and non-profit organizations worldwide.Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: http://tinyurl.com/2bjbectk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of the 96th Annual Academy Awards held on March 10, 2024, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer focuses on movie soundtracks and theme songs, the positive power of the arts and gratitude, food and cocktails, and much more! Johnny Schaefer co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. Keep up with him and his music at https://hearjohnny.com/ RESOURCES & LINKS AS DISCUSSED ON THE PODCAST:* MOVIE SOUNDTRACK PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09VOyTCAuyiMUyZzmWk0tr?si=f3a701c8b65a41af * LA FONDA'S ATOMIC MARTINI RECIPE THAT CELEBRATE'S OPPENHEIMER: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/la-fonda-on-the-plazas-atomic-martini/ * ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES ARTICLE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures/ * LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO WHERE OPPENHEIMER WORKED: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walk-in-the-footsteps-of-scientific-creative-giants-in-los-alamos-new-mexico/ * HOLLYWOOD HISTORY WITH STEVE SCHNEICKERT: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/steve-schneickert-hollywood-history/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big BlendRadio features Sharon K. Kurtz, a world traveler, travel writer, and award-winning photographer. We are thrilled to have Sharon join our Big Blend Radio family of expert contributors!Sharon is dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next adventure. Keep up with her Big Blend Radio podcast appearances and stories here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sharon-kurtz-travel-writer-and-photographer/Follow Sharon's adventures on her blog, https://sharonkkurtz.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into a world of aromatic tranquility and delightful flavors as you explore the art of tea tasting from the comfort of your own home. This episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," talks about her recent virtual Chinese tea-tasting experience with Friday Afternoon Tea. Linda enjoyed an intellectual sensory journey that uncovered the nuances and complexities of different Chinese tea varieties, with the added convenience of delivered samples. Read her story, including what food to pair with the various teas, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-the-world-of-chinese-tea Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Big Blend Radio's NEW "Women Making History" podcast featuring a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" Parks & The Arts Interview with Tanya Ortega, an accomplished photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Hear about the new podcast, Tanya's photography career and NPAF's unique artist-in-residence programs in national park units across the country.Check out Tanya's editorial Q&A about her photography: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/photography-art-insider-tanya-ortega/Listen to the Big Blend Radio Podcast Playlist of NPAF's Women Artists-in-Residence: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/sets/npaf-women-artists Women's History within the National Parks Service: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/womenshistory/index.htm Follow this new Big Blend Radio "Women Making History" podcast: https://shows.acast.com/women-making-history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend's ROAD TRIP Radio podcast features Steve & Karen Wilson who share their Kentucky Road Trip adventures including Cumberland Falls State Park and the Natural Bridge in Daniel Boone National Forest, and Buffalo Trace Distillery and Lexington Distilling on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.Known as "Mr & Mrs Wild," Steve and Karen own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Steve & Karen also co-host Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show which airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/ycxwjkr7  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Non-Compete Agreements and Contract Clauses, and why employers should not use them given that the state has dramatically increased the penalties for having non-compete clauses in employment-related agreements. Read Ward's article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-non-compete-agreements-and-contract-clauses/ Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her adventures in the National Park of American Samoa, which is one of the most remote national parks in the U.S. It takes much effort and time to get here, but intrepid travelers who make the journey will discover untouched coral sand beaches, secluded villages, rainforests, rare flora and fauna, splendid vistas of land and sea and rich culture. Read about her visit: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/visiting-the-national-park-of-american-samoa/ Read Debbie's article about her experiences in the island country of Samoa, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-rewards-are-many-for-those-who-venture-to-samoa/ Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her adventures in Samoa, a small, Polynesian island country in the central South Pacific Ocean, halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii.Samoa is made up of nine volcanic islands, four of which are inhabited. Along with its sublime landscape of white sand, palm tree-lined beaches, verdant rainforests, and dramatic mountain terrain, Samoa is known for its genuine hospitality. Read Debbie's article about her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-rewards-are-many-for-those-who-venture-to-samoa/ Also read about her visit to American Samoa National Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/visiting-the-national-park-of-american-samoa/ Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show features songwriter, keyboardist, and bassist Neal Rosner who talks about his music and new solo album "Kentucky." The album chronicles Neal's 12-year residency in Madisonville, Kentucky. Songs were written between 1972 -2023. Engineered by Steve Baker, a small studio with a big heart, the album is divided into 2 parts: Plain (secular) and With Peanut (semi- religious). Neal plays keyboards, some percussion and vocals. Some terrific local musicians are featured on the album like guitarists Boscoe France, Alonzo Pennington.In support of Neal Rosner’s new release he will be playing gigs in the Chicago area with his prog-rock ensemble McLuhan. The album is available on Amazon, and Spotify.More: https://www.facebook.com/neal.rosner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the Spiritual Life of Ted DeGrazia including the annual "Way of the Cross" exhibit, the Mission in the Sun, Padre Kino, and more.DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/artist-ted-degrazia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Music to me is like breathing. I don’t get tired of breathing, I don’t get tired of music.” Ray CharlesFrom Ray Charles and Otis Redding to Little Richard and Clarence Carter, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates the African American music history of Georgia, the Peach State. Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ BIG BLEND RADIO EXTRAS: * Joey's "Sound of Georgia" episode: https://youtu.be/sCMbIUSFmqQ?feature=shared* Zakiya Hooker & Ollan Christopher Bell episode: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zakiya-hooker-and-ollan-christopher-bell/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Medieval Churches to Historic Steam Trains, Bed & Breakfasts in the Countryside, and even a Brewery, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who talks about unique wedding destinations in England. Read his article about it all, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/getting-married-in-england/ Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The spring desert wildflower season has begun! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show features Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. Hear all about the spring wildflower season including where and how to witness the beauty of these wonderful wildflowers, and the local boutique hotels that have gorgeous gardens to enjoy as part of your "flower powered" experience.Listen to this past podcast covering outdoor experiences in Palm Springs that includes hiking and cycling, jeep tours and aerial tram rides: https://youtu.be/VF73FQsqev4?feature=shared Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e Podcast photo courtesy of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels & Visit Palm Springs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part Four of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America. This episode covers Nature Destinations in Coastal Mississippi and Florida:- LISA EVANS - travel writer and photographer, and author of "“100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die.” Visit https://writerlisa.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous Florida books. Visit http://www.katywalls.com / and https://www.americanroads.net/ * DIANE DOBRY - Travel writer, podcaster, and memoirist. More: https://discoverydaze.com, and https://hungarianaquarian.com/  LISTEN TO THE REST OF THE NATURE CONNECT PODCASTS IN THIS SERIES HERE: http://tinyurl.com/5dkvjyfx * EPISODE ONE features nature photographer and Nature Connection cohost Margot Carrera, who talks about Communing with Nature in Sacred Spaces.* EPISODE TWO covers Nature Destinations from Vermont to California & Ecuador with travel writers Jamie Edwards & Linda Ballou.* EPISODE THREE covers Nature Destinations in North & South Carolina with Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast, and travel writer Jo Clark.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part Three of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America. This episode covers Nature Destinations in North & South Carolina:- NORTH CAROLINA: Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, talk about what to experience in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Pisgah National Forest, in North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - SOUTH CAROLINA: Jo Clark, travel writer and photographer, talks about Huntington Beach State Park and Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, near Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Follow Jo's blog at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ LISTEN TO THE REST OF THE NATURE CONNECT PODCASTS IN THIS SERIES HERE: http://tinyurl.com/5dkvjyfx * EPISODE ONE features nature photographer and Nature Connection cohost Margot Carrera, who talks about Communing with Nature in Sacred Spaces.* EPISODE TWO covers Nature Destinations from Vermont to California & Ecuador with travel writers Jamie Edwards & Linda Ballou.* EPISODE FOUR covers Nature Connections in Florda & Coastal Mississippi with travel writers Lisa Evans, Kathleen Walls, and Diane Dobry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part Two of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America. ON THIS EPISODE:- LINDA BALLOU, award-winning travel writer and author, talks about her experience at Sacha Lodge in Ecuador as well as the natural highlights of where she lives in Los Angeles. Learn more about Linda, who hosts Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, at https://lostangeladventures.com/ - JAMIE EDWARDS, award-winning travel writer and photographer, talks about her nature experiences in beautoful Stowe, Vermont. Cehck out her article about this sustainable destination on her blog site: https://iamlostandfound.com/best-things-to-do-in-stowe-in-summer/ LISTEN TO THE REST OF THE NATURE CONNECT PODCASTS IN THIS SERIES HERE: http://tinyurl.com/5dkvjyfx * EPISODE ONE features nature photographer and Nature Connection cohost Margot Carrera, who talks about Communing with Nature in Sacred Spaces.* EPISODE THREE covers Nature Destinations in North & South Carolina with Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast, and travel writer Jo Clark.* EPISODE FOUR covers Nature Connections in Florda & Coastal Mississippi with travel writers Lisa Evans, Kathleen Walls, and Diane Dobry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part One of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America. This episode features fine art nature photographer and co-host Margot Carrera who discusses sacred spaces in nature, and how we can energetically and spiritually help give back to nature. See Margot's photography, here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/margotcarrera/?etsrc=sdt LISTEN TO THE REST OF THE NATURE CONNECT PODCASTS IN THIS SERIES HERE: http://tinyurl.com/5dkvjyfx * EPISODE TWO covers Nature Destinations from Vermont to California & Ecuador with travel writers Jamie Edwards & Linda Ballou.* EPISODE THREE covers Nature Destinations in North & South Carolina with Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast, and travel writer Jo Clark.* EPISODE FOUR covers Nature Connections in Florda & Coastal Mississippi with travel writers Lisa Evans, Kathleen Walls, and Diane Dobry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the historic music and songs of the Jefferson Highway Era. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, talks about the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024). Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/  - CECELIA 'CECE" OTTO is a classically trained singer, composer, historian, recording artist, and international best-selling author. In 2013, she launched An American Songline with a 30-concert vintage music tour along the Lincoln Highway. She will be a featured presenter at the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference. More: https://americansongline.com/ SPECIAL THANKS to the Jefferson Highway Association, and the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about River Cruises in America.On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda takes us to Tasmania where she spent a week exploring Cradle Mountain National Park, the Cataract Gorge in Launceston, and Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park on the sunny east coast. With 40 percent of the land in this island state preserved with 880 tracks lacing the national parks, Tasmania is one of the last hold outs for true conservation. The caring population of just over half a million are doing all they can to keep their home clean and green. Read Linda's story, "Tasmania: The Devil Made Me Do It!" that's featured in her book, "Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart."Follow Linda's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST, here: https://shows.acast.com/linda-ballou  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From wildflower hikes and family activities to annual festivals that celebrate the arts, seasonal flowers, history and culture, and more, it's all about Spring 2024 Celebrations in Natchitoches, Louisiana on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday Vacation Station "Go to Natchitoches" show with K. Nicole Connell, Communication Manager of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: http://tinyurl.com/yc8csn8b Check out our Longleaf Vista Trail story and video here: http://tinyurl.com/4zmd969n  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Julie Diebolt Price who gives a fun overview of her southwest road trip from Phoenix, Arizona to Golden, Boulder, and Denver in Colorado, and Santa Fe and Albuquerque in New Mexico. Hear about the restaurants, public art, unique experiences, and amazing hotels she stayed in including Table Mountain Inn, Hotel Boulderado, The Maven Hotel, Inn & Spa at Loretto, and Hotel Chaco. You can read about it all in her article, here: http://tinyurl.com/5xvwdusjLearn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares an easy recipe for Chocolate Cake Balls that uses already baked or bought chocolate cake, plus, wine pairing tips. See the recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chocolate-cake-and-wine/ Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of World Whale Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show features global travelers and innkeepers Steve & Karen Wilson who talk about their whale watching experiences in North America and around the world from Washington State, Cape Cod, and Hawaii, to Tonga, Canada, South Africa, and the Galapagos Islands.Started in 1980 by Greg Kauffman, founder of the Pacific Whale Foundation in Maui, Hawaii, World Whale Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday in February. More: https://www.pacificwhale.org/ Known as "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," Steve & Karen Wilson are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. They also cohost Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast every 1st Tuesday. More about The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Photos by Steve & Karen Wilson.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have You Seen The One About...? On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares some personal observations about humor in art. Artists covered in this art podcast include noted illustrator Edward Abrams, artist Lund, and dark social realist Phillip Evergood. Read her article and view the art here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/personal-observations-on-humor-in-art/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of World Pangolin Day, observed every third Saturday of February, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast focuses on the characteristics of Pangolins, why they have become the most trafficked mammal in the world, and the wildlife conservation organizations that are working to save and protect them. Wildlife Conservation Organizations Working to Protect and Save Pangolins include: - Pangolin Crisis Fund: https://pangolincrisisfund.org/  - IUCN SSC Pangolin: https://pangolinsg.org/ - David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation: https://davidshepherd.org/species/pangolins/ - World Wildlife Fund: https://www.worldwildlife.org/ - Save Pangolins: https://www.savepangolins.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features bestselling author Peter Kageyama who discusses his latest Kats Takemoto novel, MIDNIGHT CLIMAX.In MIDNIGHT CLIMAX, Kats Takemoto, the nisei private detective from his first novel HUNTERS POINT, returns to investigate the murder of a young Chinese girl, killed in a covert CIA brothel in the heart of San Francisco. Her family, members of a Tong, a powerful Chinatown gang, demand vengeance that threatens to start an all-out war in Chinatown unless Kats can discover the truth behind the slaying. Along the way he will discover a personal connection to the suspected killer, a fellow veteran who was tortured and experimented on, turning him into a lethal weapon and a ticking bomb. Kats and his friends race to find this soldier before the government and the rival Tong gangs spiral into more bloodshed.Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Peter Kageyama is a third-generation Japanese American - sansei. He is a former Senior Fellow with the Alliance for Innovation and the author of four nonfiction books on cities and urban development. He was a finalist for the 2023 Roy Peter Clark Literary Award. More at: https://peterkageyama.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Almond Day (Feb. 16, 2024) and National Almond with Chocolate Day (July 8, 2024) with fun facts about this beloved tree nut including its history and cultural significance, amazing nutritional benefits, culinary uses, and sustainable farming. If you want to see the Almond Tree Blooming Season which happens between Mid-February and Mid-March, head to the Central California Valley region where over 80% of the world's almonds are grown. Plan your trip at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ To purchase almonds, chocolate covered almonds, and other almond goodies, visit https://thepeanutpatch.com/ For a list of Almond Dishes from Around the World, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_almond_dishes  RECIPES WITH ALMONDS and almond products such as milk and flour, as featured on our site, BlendRadioandTV.com:* Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f * Dried Cherry Granola: http://tinyurl.com/39bj3nsk * Cinammon Streusel French Toast: http://tinyurl.com/2z5uydv9 * Mike's Mighty Mediterranean Chopped Salad: http://tinyurl.com/bdsvy9kc * Fluffy Blueberry Cake: http://tinyurl.com/4yub6bss  * Coconut Banana Bread: http://tinyurl.com/yvwawx2c * Shine & Shake Cocktail: http://tinyurl.com/2vp8fmxt * Sharon's Tiramisu Latte: http://tinyurl.com/4rz4pmzp  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea talks about how to handle the end-of-life stage of a spouse or beloved partner.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hkO5QoT_QoA Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:* Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices* Emotion - Honor feelings* Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning* Body - Increase comfort, health and safety* Practical - Create completionsLearn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.