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Campfire Cuisine: An Upscale Taste of Adventure

As summer draws near and the call of nature beckons, campers are looking for ways to elevate their outdoor dining experience beyond the standard fare of hot dogs and s’mores.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Robert Schueller about how Melissa’s World Variety Produce is changing the game with their innovative approach to upscale campsite cuisine. Melissa’s diverse selection of fresh produce and culinary inspiration is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts seeking flavorful and nutritious meal ideas to fuel their escapades. 
Read Linda's article featuring 10 cuisine-inspired things to stock up on that go beyond hot dogs and s’mores, and check out some of Melissa's camping recipes, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/an-upscale-taste-of-adventure 
Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj 
Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" channel and "Parks & Travel" Channel. Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Paula Whyman - Bad Naturalist

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show, author Paula Whyman discusses her memoir, "BAD NATURALIST: One Woman’s Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop," out now through Timber Press. 
A few years ago, Paula Whyman decided to leave her Maryland / suburban DC empty nest to find a rural getaway -- maybe a small farmhouse where she could put her interest in conservation to work. With little experience in gardening or conservation, Whyman had a crazy idea to cultivate a small native meadow to provide an acre or two where wildlife could thrive and she could explore with her poodle. Then she set foot on 200 acres of old farmland atop a Virginia mountain about 20 miles outside Front Royal, VA and her dream became a reality.
In "BAD NATURALIST: One Woman’s Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop," author Paula Whyman explains how she cares for her mountain-sized ecological restoration challenge with a mixture of humility and humor.  She quickly discovers it’s impossible to be a “good” naturalist. More at https://paulawhyman.com/ 

Unique Lodgings and Historic Sites on the Jefferson Highway

Celebrate National Retro Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show takes focuses on unique lodgings, historic sites and exciting projects in Kansas and Iowa.
FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL: Co-Host & President of the Jefferson Highway Association.
- AARON PERRY & CASSANDRA RINGEL- Gearhead Curios (home to the first Jefferson Highway Information Center), and Petrol Motor Quart in Galena, Kansas. Follow them on Facebook: * https://www.facebook.com/GearheadCurios * https://www.facebook.com/PetrolMotorQuart 
- JULIE VERRY, STEVE HANSON & MARY REYERSON LOW - The Historic Winifred Hotel (circa 1913) in Northwood, Iowa. Visit https://hotelwinifred.com/ 
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. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/  
Learn more about the upcoming Jefferson Highway Travel Guide project and be part of the effort, here: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.com/ 
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST (except on holidays). Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/  

Employment Law After Trump's DEI Executive Orders

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on DEI after Trump's DEI executive orders. 
Check out Ward's article that delves into the history of DEI and points out some of the fine print, and why employers should seek legal advice when it comes to creating a DEI policy: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dei-after-trumps-dei-executive-orders/ 
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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3jXMGjBdJrHc4zxpoWFP5O 

Noteworthy Women Inventors in History

In celebration of National Women Inventors Month (February) and Women's History Month (March), this women celebrates four noteworthy women inventors in history including chemist Marie Curie, chef Julia Child, actress Hedy Lamarr, and commerical artist Bette Nesmith Graham. 
Along with Big Blend Radio hosts Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid, this episode features:- Travel writer Jo Clark: https://haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - Travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz: https://sharonkkurtz.com/ 

New York City Adventures: Food, History, and Art

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her adventures in New York City including the Official Tour of Grand Central Terminal with Wallks Tours, the Ultimate Greenwich Village Food Tour with Devour Tours, and a visit to New York Bansky Museum.
READ DEBBIE'S "BIG APPLE" ARTICLES:* Grand Central Station: https://tinyurl.com/2cree9tp * New York Banksy Museum: https://tinyurl.com/mrydz8db * Greenwich Village Food Tour: https://tinyurl.com/52dnc55d * Apollo Theater: http://tinyurl.com/bddjf4z5 * Museum of Broadway: http://tinyurl.com/22ae2zsr * Museum of Ice Cream: http://tinyurl.com/ycy7at89 * Tenement Museum: http://tinyurl.com/3cw89tjy * High Line Park: http://tinyurl.com/pacmxkya * NYC Library: http://tinyurl.com/yzpkyc5s 
Follow this podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 

Travel Writer Success Insider with Terri Guthrie

Welcome to Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast featuring Terri Guthrie, a travel journalist based in Dallas, Texas.   
On this inaugural episode, Terri shares her travel writing backstory, that started with her being the Broadcast News Director for WFTW Vacationland Broadcasting, and Radio Announcer for Florida’s AP Network News. Today her syndicated work appears in numerous publications across North America and beyond. Check out her answers to our 10 Success Insider Questions about her career: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/travel-writer-success-insider-terri-guthrie/ 
Having visited around 60 countries across 6 continents, Terri is passionate about exploring, discovering, experiencing, and sharing life’s incredible journeys around the globe. Her focus is on luxury accommodations, cultural immersion, local gastronomy, fun activities, national parks and historical attractions, and more. New episodes of "Travel with Terri" air every 4th Monday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://travelwithterri.podbean.com/ 
Follow Terri’s adventures:https://travelwithterri.net/  https://www.instagram.com/travelwithterri/ https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithterri  https://www.facebook.com/travelwithterrifromtexas  

Central Louisiana Cocktails

Celebrate World Bartender Day with this "flashback" episode of Big Blend Radio recorded onsite with Bartender Lisa at Tunk's Cypress Inn in Boyce, Louisiana. Lisa shares how to make Water Moccasin and Gator Bite Cocktails, and you can watch her make the Water Moccasin here: https://youtu.be/eh4b8KlqmqM?feature=shared 
Learn more about Tunk's here: https://tunkscypressinn.com/