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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Judi Cohen, who discusses two European River Cruises that she expe…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Judi Cohen, who discusses two European River Cruises that she experienced this year with Viking and Uniworld.Passage to Eastern Europe cruise on Viking's Ullur took her through Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, and Serbia. See her story on IFWTWA's FWT Magazine site: https://fwtmagazine.com/remembering-my-mother-a-culinary-journey-with-viking-cruises/ Her Uniworld journey on the S.S. Victoria took her to Holland and Belgium. See her story in: - Travel Life …
Lisa Smith
October 21, 2024 
Celebrate October being National Pasta Month with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth talks about all …
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Celebrate October being National Pasta Month with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth talks about all kinds of pasta dishes, and how to make her family-friendly recipe, Penne Pasta with Fresh Herbs & Parmesan. Check it out here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/penne-pasta-with-herbs-and-parmesan-cheese/ Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n Hosted on Acast…
Lisa Smith
October 20, 2024 
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. Hear how wilderness exploration and science converged with the assi…
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Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. Hear how wilderness exploration and science converged with the assistance of art in the 19th century to spread the fame of that giant among trees, the Sequoia. Read Victoria's article about it all, including how art helped protect and conserve what is now Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/the-art-of-the-giant-sequoia/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century p…
Lisa Smith
October 19, 2024 
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. Hear how wilderness exploration and science converged with the assi…
Celebrate National A…
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. Hear how wilderness exploration and science converged with the assistance of art in the 19th century to spread the fame of that giant among trees, the Sequoia. Read Victoria's article about it all, including how art helped protect and conserve what is now Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/the-art-of-the-giant-sequoia/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century …
Lisa Smith
October 19, 2024 
Celebrate October being National Book Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast Conversation that digs into the literary, plus, horse and dog, world of authors and wri…
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Celebrate October being National Book Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast Conversation that digs into the literary, plus, horse and dog, world of authors and writers, books and reading, libraries and bookshops, and the work that goes behind it all.FEATURED GUESTS IN THE PANEL * MATT COST - Author of mystery & history at https://www.mattcost.net/ * CHERYL LEUTJEN - Geologist, environmental law attorney an author of "Love Earth Now" at https://cherylleutjen.com/ * KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer, and author of fiction and non-fiction at https://katywa…
Lisa Smith
October 18, 2024 
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses end-of-life celebrations, rituals, cultural traditions, and the unexplained.Lea's 5 Pillar…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses end-of-life celebrations, rituals, cultural traditions, and the unexplained.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.
Lisa Smith
October 17, 2024 
From France and Italy to Budapest and the Bahamas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features a panel discussion about Small Ship Cruising Around the World.FEATURED GUESTS…
From France and Ital…
From France and Italy to Budapest and the Bahamas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features a panel discussion about Small Ship Cruising Around the World.FEATURED GUESTS:- SHARON K. KURTZ – Travel writer & photographer at https://sharonkkurtz.com/ Read her cruise stories:* https://sharonkkurtz.com/unveiling-the-charms-of-coastal-maine-on-a-historic-tall-ship/ * https://sharonkkurtz.com/experience-the-romance-of-northern-italy-by-barge/ - ROSE PALMER - Travel writer and photographer at http://www.quiltripping.com/ Read her cruise stories: * https://qu…
Lisa Smith
October 17, 2024 
Due to the recent devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast USA, and in honor of October being Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month and National Animal Safety and Protection Month, this episod…
Due to the recent de…
Due to the recent devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast USA, and in honor of October being Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month and National Animal Safety and Protection Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show focuses on how to help pets, and grieving pet parents, after the hurricane disasters.NON-PROFITS TO SUPPORT:- https://www.humanesociety.org - https://bestfriends.org/ - https://furkids.org/ - https://animalcenter.org/ PLUS, CHECK OUT BIG BLEND'S "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE MUSIC & BOOK EVENT + WEEKLY PODCASTS: https://blendradioandtv.com/lis…
Lisa Smith
October 16, 2024 
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on her recent visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, known as The City Different.From Museum Hill and the Bot…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on her recent visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, known as The City Different.From Museum Hill and the Botanical Garden to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Old Town Plaza area, Historic Walking Tours, and Hiking in Santa Fe National Forest, to the Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, and more lodgings like The Sage Hotel and The Mystic, Linda shares what you can experience in this historic art, shopping, and recreational destination. Read her article about it all, here: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/linda…
Lisa Smith
October 16, 2024 
As of now, new episodes of our monthly Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Show will be weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Wester…
As of now, new episo…
As of now, new episodes of our monthly Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Show will be weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricaen Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - JAY SCHULZ…
Lisa Smith
October 15, 2024 
From kayaking Cane River Lake to haunted houses and cemetery tours, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on fall family fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and feat…
From kayaking Cane R…
From kayaking Cane River Lake to haunted houses and cemetery tours, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on fall family fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and features K. Nicole Connell of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau and Jason Summerlin, co-owner of Dark Woods Adventure Park.Open from March-December, Dark Woods Adventure Park is a family-friendly experience wit a variety of activities and attractions to enjoy, including Lost Treasure Mining Company, the Happy Easter Hop Along, the Dark Woods Haunted Attraction, and Dark Woods Christmas, …
Lisa Smith
October 15, 2024 
Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and …
Celebrate National M…
Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and cook different types of mushrooms, and how to make his roasted mushroom recipe.CHEF IVAN'S MUSHROOM RECIPES:- ROASTED MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-mushrooms-recipe/ - ZINFANDEL STEAKHOUSE MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zinfandel-steakhouse-mushrooms/ - MUSHROOM PROVOLONE BURGER: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/ Follow Big B…
Lisa Smith
October 14, 2024 
It's all about Exploring Corning, Steuben County, and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer J…
It's all about Explo…
It's all about Exploring Corning, Steuben County, and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about the region's exceptional food and wine offerings, art and history experiences, outdoor adventures that include waterfalls and paragliding, and unique lodging destinations that include hotels and bed & breakfasts.LINKS TO JO'S STORIES COVERING STEUBEN COUNTY:* FALL IN LOVE WITH CORNING: https://recipestravelculture.com/11-reasons-fall-in-love-with-corning/ * CORNING MUS…
Lisa Smith
October 13, 2024 
It's all about Horse Gear and Tack on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Hear about the gear differences between English and Western, and tack f…
It's all about Horse…
It's all about Horse Gear and Tack on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Hear about the gear differences between English and Western, and tack for Show versus Pleasure. Plus, all about clean and functional leather (not nylon), bits, spurs, pads, and more.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 Stab…
Lisa Smith
October 12, 2024 
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer MaryRose Denton shares her celestial adventures in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Ca…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer MaryRose Denton shares her celestial adventures in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Hear about Paquette Lake, the Mica Hill Hiking Trail through the forest, the park's stargazing program and indigenous history. Read MaryRose's article about her experiences, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-celestial-journey-in-cape-breton-national-park-nova-scotia Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.…
Lisa Smith
October 11, 2024 
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer MaryRose Denton shares her celestial adventures in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Ca…
On this episode of B…
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer MaryRose Denton shares her celestial adventures in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Hear about Paquette Lake, the Mica Hill Hiking Trail through the forest, the park's stargazing program and indigenous history. Read MaryRose's article about her experiences, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-celestial-journey-in-cape-breton-national-park-nova-scotia Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtw…
Lisa Smith
October 11, 2024 
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features acclaimed author Christopher Brown who discusses his new book, "A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, B…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features acclaimed author Christopher Brown who discusses his new book, "A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places." A NATURAL HISTORY OF EMPTY LOTS is a genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto for rewilding the city, the self, and society. Through his keen examination of abandoned industrial sites, empty lots, and deserted agricultural land, Brown discovers that even in these so-called "ruined landscapes" nature's resilience shines.Inspired by its unf…
Lisa Smith
October 11, 2024 
Celebrate National Family History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show that features a panel discussion with avid family history researchers who share some of thei…
Celebrate National F…
Celebrate National Family History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show that features a panel discussion with avid family history researchers who share some of their genealogy journeys. FEATURED GUESTS:- GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. See: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ - JO CLARK – Travel writer and photographer. See: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - LISA EVANS – Travel writer and author. See: https://writerlisa.com/ - CLIFFORD GARSTANG – Editor, writer, and au…
Lisa Smith
October 10, 2024 
