Big Blend Radio
Viva Variety! Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains and inspires! Topics include: Music, Books & The Arts; Travel & Recreation; Food & Drink; National Parks & Public Lands; History & Culture; Nature & Environment; Home & Garden; Family & Education; Business & Career; and much more!
Big Blend Radio broadcasts new episodes from our network of shows daily.
Episodes

Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features five board members who share the benefits of joining the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. They also give a brief overview of the 2024 IFWTWA Conference experience in upstate New York. FEATURED GUESTS: * Cori Solomon - IFWTWA President and Membership Chair. More: https://www.writtenpalette.com/* Amy Piper - IFWTWA Director & Publications Editor. More: https://followthepiper.com/* Kat Anderson - IFWTWA Board Member & Social Media Chair. More: https://coffeeandmascara.org/* Dave Nershi - IFWTWA First VP & Professional Development Chair. More: http://www.vino-sphere.com/* Debbra Dunning Brouilette - IFWTWA Board Member & Media Trip Chair. More: https://tropicaltravelgirl.com/For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares tips on buying and cooking lamb, and explains how to make her easy and delicious Rack of Lamb recipe that's served on a bed of mashed potatoes with turnip. The recipe is featured in her Gourmand award winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine," and you can get it on our website here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rack-of-lamb-with-mashed-potatoes-and-turnip/
Keep up with Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/
Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth

Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Celebrate December and Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast that features a fun and festive conversation with four travel writers who chat about holiday traditions, food & wine, travel, music, family history, and more!
FEATURED GUESTS:* LINDA BALLOU - Travel writer and author. Visit http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ and https://lostangeladventures.com/ * JO CLARK - Travel writer and photographer. Visit https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ * KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author. Visit http://www.katywalls.com/ and https://www.americanroads.net/ * JAMIE EDWARDS - Travel writer and photographer. Visit: https://www.iamlostandfound.com/
DECEMBER & WINTER HOLIDAY MUSIC PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/zkyy6bum * SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/y6kmz59v
Special thanks to The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona. Visit the store or shop online for gourmet holiday gifts and gift baskets: https://thepeanutpatch.com/

Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
From museums and art centers to educational events and programs, this episode of Big Blend Radio features artist Victoria Chick who explains the importance and benefitsof supporting the arts.
Victoria also talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet for art lovers traveling in the state. SWRMA & Art Center will offer exciting educational opportunities and enjoyment in looking at art, studying art, and making art. More: http://www.swrm-art.org/
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
See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
From Northern Greece and New Brunswick, Canada to South Carolina and Texas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on must-do travel experiences. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DEyiuX1RkKQ
FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS:* GAVIN BOOTH and his wife Karen started CoupleintheKitchen.com while on a wine-filled trip to Sonoma, California. Their blog is focused on building a strong relationship through frequent date nights, travel adventures, and recipes that they create together.*** See some of their stories as discusses in the podcast:- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/best-seafood-in-myrtle-beach/ - https://coupleinthekitchen.com/myrtle-beach-in-fall/ - https://coupleinthekitchen.com/25-top-date-ideas-in-frisco-texas/ - https://coupleinthekitchen.com/guide-to-fredericksburg-tx-wineries/ - https://coupleinthekitchen.com/virgin-voyages-food/
* MARNIE PATTERSON has written about technology for years and has expanded into travel writing. She was bitten with the travel bug while living in Belgium for a year as an exchange student. Since then, she's been to just about every country in Europe and is making her way through Asia/Pacific.*** See some of her stories about New Brunswick, as discussed on the podcast:- https://rovology.com/canada/scottish-for-a-day-at-the-new-brunswick-highland-games-festival/ - https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/experience-amazing-sea-kayaking-on-the-bay-of-fundy/ - https://rovology.com/canada/stonehammer-unesco-geopark-a-billion-years-of-geological-and-indigenous-history/ - https://travelbyvacationrental.com/beach-street-inn-luxury-meets-history-in-new-brunswick/
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
From skiing to art, dining, and festive celebrations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on what to experience this winter and holiday season in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rLJ9jEJo5Uc
Featured guest is Ryan Miller, who along with his wife Jessica, owns and runs The Bobcat Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico. See their beautiful property here: https://www.bobcatinn.com/
Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Is medicine’s greatest breakthrough also the world’s most efficient killing machine? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Dr. Marschall Runge who discusses his ripped-from-headlines thriller “Coded to Kill” warns of the dangers rooted in the advancement of medical technology.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J3UIiZ9GGv0
MARSCHALL RUNGE, MD, PhD, is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He was a cardiology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also the author of over 250 publications and holds five patents for novel approaches to health care.
Learn more about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/

Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm.
While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, and cozy cafes. Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, and is located just 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport. Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/
For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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