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We are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter Travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, hosts of Big Blend Radio, full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour where we document parks and public lands across the country. Being digital nomads we also pet sit on our travels, and we love it!

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Chef Ivan Flowers - The World Of Cheese! &Raquo; 1734910439578 9A13945E 0B63 4211 926F D22A67E50F77
Chef Ivan Flowers – The World of Cheese!

It's all about Cheese on this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about the differences between soft, semi-…

It's all about Chees…

It's all about Cheese on this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about the differences between soft, semi-soft, and hard cheese; ripe versus unripened cheese. Plus, what food and drink to pair with various cheeses, what to put on a cheese plate, cooking with cheese, cheese storage, and much more.CHECK OUT SOME OF CHEF IVAN'S CHEESE-INSPIRED RECIPES:- California Mac & Cheese: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-mac-and-cheese/ - Red Pepper & Mozzarella Crostini: https://blendradioan…

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Let’s Celebrate Winter And The Holiday Season! &Raquo; 1734882580720 4F9494C7 Af03 41E2 884E F2184Fee62Af
Let’s Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season!

From favorite foods to music, movies, and traditions, Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer J…

From favorite foods …

From favorite foods to music, movies, and traditions, Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer Jo Clark. CHECK OUT: - Joey's Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/dnu7ufzy - Big Blend Radio's December & Winter Holiday Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvebyewx - Jo's Rudolph Christmas Cocktail Recipe: https://recipestravelculture.com/the-rudolph-christmas-cocktail/ - Jo's Myrtrle Beach Christmas Podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/christmas-and-hol…

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The Prehistoric Art Of Petroglyphs &Raquo; 1734810273298 112Ffbfd Fe9F 4297 A5Dc 88A1B97Fd7Ac
The Prehistoric Art of Petroglyphs

It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United State…

It's all about Petro…

It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United States is rich in petroglyph art, especially within National Park or National Monument boundaries or within National Forests and public lands where they are protected.Read Victoria's article about Petroglyphs, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-prehistoric-rock-art/ Also see her stories and podcasts covering:- Petroglyphs of Pony Hills: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listin…

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The Prehistoric Art of Petroglyphs

It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United State…

It's all about Petro…

It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United States is rich in petroglyph art, especially within National Park or National Monument boundaries or within National Forests and public lands where they are protected. Read Victoria's article about Petroglyphs, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-prehistoric-rock-art/  Also see her stories and podcasts covering: - Petroglyphs of Pony Hills: https://nationalparktraveling.com/lis…

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Kevin Moore - Christmas Stories Ii &Raquo; 1734797792401 Fb1Fe537 7B0E 44Fa 8Ea0 Ab3636F4F112
Kevin Moore – Christmas Stories II

Unwrap the magic of Christmas and the Winter Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring best-selling author Kevin Moore who talks about his new book, "Christmas Stories: Volume II,"…

Unwrap the magic of …

Unwrap the magic of Christmas and the Winter Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring best-selling author Kevin Moore who talks about his new book, "Christmas Stories: Volume II," that shares tales that will warm your heart and spark your imagination.In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 Amazon bestseller, "Christmas Stories: 7 Original Short Stories," Moore masterfully crafts a tapestry of unforgettable characters and heartwarming narratives that embody the essence of the holiday season. Journey with a young boy who creates a profound and mystical Christmas for his…

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A Toast To Arizona! &Raquo; 1734557747784 Ffc0E6Ac 5339 4B12 A7E2 0Bf166E73D83
A Toast to Arizona!

From food and drink to festivals and cultural experiences, nature and the great outdoors, history and the arts, and much more, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Arizona, the Grand Canyon Stat…

From food and drink …

From food and drink to festivals and cultural experiences, nature and the great outdoors, history and the arts, and much more, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.Featured Guests: - EVA ELDRIDGE – Editor, writer, and book publishing expert. See: https://evaeldridge.com/ - PEGGY FIANDACA – Co-owner of LDV Winery. See: https://ldvwinery.com/ - JUDY KARNIA – Travel writer and nature Therapy guide. See: https://judykarnia.com/ - DR RANDSDELL - Author, musician, and educator. See: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS – Author, conservat…

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Turning The Page In Preparation For 2025 &Raquo; 1734545637208 766D61F3 Dad4 4050 B673 88B3Cafa23F0
Turning The Page In Preparation For 2025

This inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how HR professionals can work with employees to reflect on 2024, and get prepared for a successful 20…

This inaugural episo…

This inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how HR professionals can work with employees to reflect on 2024, and get prepared for a successful 2025.Rita Sever is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio. She is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.” Learn more at https://supervisionmatters.com/ Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast features new episodes every 3rd Friday at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. Follow the podcast here:…

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How To Honor Someone'S Legacy &Raquo; 1734531214198 2548Cf1E 59B4 40Eb B59E 806Fd03E5B62
How to Honor Someone's Legacy

From planting a tree to erecting a memorial and creating a scholarship foundation, this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on the various wa…

From planting a tree…

From planting a tree to erecting a memorial and creating a scholarship foundation, this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on the various ways you can honor and keep someone's Legacy alive.Also hear some ideas for holiday gatherings on how to remember and pay tribute to loved ones who have passed this year.Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practicesEmotion - Honor feelingsMind - Life review and gleaning meaningBody - Increase comfort, health and safetyPractical - Create completionsLearn more about…

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Linda Ballou - Writing For My Life &Raquo; 1734525551807 57609084 6138 46B0 8Ea3 75F2Ca56C676
Linda Ballou – Writing for My Life

From Alaska to Hawaii, Southern California to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast dives into the backstory of Li…

From Alaska to Hawai…

From Alaska to Hawaii, Southern California to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast dives into the backstory of Linda's books, writing, travels, and deep connection with the natural world. Read Linda's blog post about her writing adventures, here: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/writing-for-my-life Follow Linda Ballou'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 …

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Prog Rock Duo The Vegetarians - Space Age Pagliacci Album &Raquo; 1734479869492 C7D3E531 E6E6 4957 B4Dd A736C4E68352
Prog Rock Duo The Vegetarians – Space Age Pagliacci Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features international prog rock duo The Vegetarians who discuss their new album "Space Age Pagliacci," along with the world of Artificial Intelligence, their music and…

This episode of Big …

This episode of Big Blend Radio features international prog rock duo The Vegetarians who discuss their new album "Space Age Pagliacci," along with the world of Artificial Intelligence, their music and songwriting, and what the music industry is like today.The Vegetarians are a Swedish-American duo consisting of Hans Annellsson, composer and musician from Sweden, and composer and songwriter John Tabacco from Long Island, New York. Their new album, “Space Age Pagliacci”, is a semi-concept album about spacetime. Stylistically, the music is a mix of Prog Rock and Classic Rock, with some hints …

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Exploring Mallorca, Spain &Raquo; 1734393500482 71B71869 380E 4F0D B747 Da1Abb892672
Exploring Mallorca, Spain

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and podcaster Chris Christensen "Amateur Traveler" who talks about hi…

This episode of Big …

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and podcaster Chris Christensen "Amateur Traveler" who talks about his two visits to Mallorca, Spain. Plus, we dig into some history and travel that spans California to Africa. CHECK OUT THESE "AMATEUR TRAVEL" ARTICLES AND PODCASTS ABOUT MALLORCA:- Is Mallorca Worth Visiting: https://amateurtraveler.com/is-mallorca-worth-visiting/ - Mallorca Tours: https://amateurtraveler.com/mallorca-tours/ - The Best Wineries in Mallorca: https://amateurtraveler.com/the-best-…

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Easy, Healthy And Delicious Recipes For Chanukah &Raquo; 1734312816511 1Cc45B0E Eea6 4139 A0E1 Aef1E0E3Bda0
Easy, Healthy and Delicious Recipes for Chanukah

Get Ready for Chanukah with this episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the Ne…

Get Ready for Chanuk…

Get Ready for Chanukah with this episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” On this episode, Ruth talks about how to make Chicken Schnitzel and Latkes, both signifying the tradition of oil in honoring the holiday of Chanukah. Check out her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-chanukah-recipes/ Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcast…

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Instruction For Horses And Riders &Raquo; 1734218970277 D4610B9A 614F 4653 9Ad1 7F13F1C16Dc9
Instruction for Horses and Riders

It's all about Instruction for Horses and Riders on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Instruction is especially important when looking at purcha…

It's all about Instr…

It's all about Instruction for Horses and Riders on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Instruction is especially important when looking at purchasing a new horse. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine services, and her book…

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Park Destinations In Sonoma County, California &Raquo; Sonoma County California Park Destinations Instagram Post 1 8Eisw
Park Destinations in Sonoma County, California

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Jo Clark talks about her top four park destinations in Sonoma County, California. Hear about Point Reyes …

On this episode of B…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Jo Clark talks about her top four park destinations in Sonoma County, California. Hear about Point Reyes National Seashore, Jack London State Historic Park, Sonoma Botanical Garden, and Sonoma State Historic Park, and read Jo's article about these parks here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/top-4-parks-to-visit-in-sonoma-county/  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Follow this podcast here on YouTube: https://w…

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Luxury Christmas Market Cruise On The Riverside Debussy &Raquo; 1734017617240 9D641180 4C4D 4771 8Ec6 Ca0Ef5368D72
Luxury Christmas Market Cruise on the Riverside Debussy

Get into the spirit of the holiday season episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast where travel writer Rose Palmer calls in from The Riverside Debussy riverboat, gliding do…

Get into the spirit …

Get into the spirit of the holiday season episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast where travel writer Rose Palmer calls in from The Riverside Debussy riverboat, gliding down the Rhine River, midway through an 8-day Christmas Market river cruise that started in Amsterdam and will end in Frankfurt. Read her story about her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/luxury-christmas-market-cruise-on-the-riverside-debussy/ Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here:…

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Author Jw Jarvis - Artificial Agent &Raquo; 1733949464272 512B7B47 5163 423E 89F2 100A08Cec62F
Author JW Jarvis – Artificial Agent

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author J.W. Jarvis who discusses his upcoming thriller his heart pounding thriller “Artificial Agent” (Big Dee Books, January 21, 2025), that was inspired …

This episode of Big …

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author J.W. Jarvis who discusses his upcoming thriller his heart pounding thriller “Artificial Agent” (Big Dee Books, January 21, 2025), that was inspired by “The Six Million Dollar Man.”In "Artificial Agent," J.W. Jarvisshares the story of a highly decorated Navy SEAL who is given a second chance to serve his country when advanced tech restores his ability to walk and grants him unique powers. But while Technology gives him a new life, it may also prove to be the world’s undoing. More at https://www.authorjwjarvis.com/  Hosted on Acast. See …

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How To Have A Happy And Heart-Healthy Holiday Season &Raquo; 1733929544325 897981A7 4A55 4670 9B93 08C49726A487
How to Have a Happy and Heart-Healthy Holiday Season

From festive foods and drinks to fun activities, it's all about how to enjoy the holiday season while being heart-healthy on this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podca…

From festive foods a…

From festive foods and drinks to fun activities, it's all about how to enjoy the holiday season while being heart-healthy on this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Park City Is A Mountainkind Destination &Raquo; 1733872775697 D2510De7 C80D 4A45 B716 Dfc4C3A25Ac2
Park City is a MountainKind Destination

Celebrate Travel Tuesday with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, Utah. Hear what to e…

Celebrate Travel Tue…

Celebrate Travel Tuesday with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, Utah. Hear what to experience in this world-renowned multi-generational vacation spot and how it is a leader in sustainable and responsible tourism as a MountainKind destination, not to mention, a proud venue of the Winter Olympic Games 2034!  While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City is a year-round destination that offers a plethora of outdoor recreation experiences, beautiful scenery, a …

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