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Linda Ballou - Falling in the Footsteps of John Muir

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda reminisces about her adventurous horse-pack trip into the High Sierras, a story she shares in her travel memoir "Lost Angel Walkabout." The experience was also part of the inspiration behind her award-winning novel, "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon." 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mpF7GEOnB7I 
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 

Scotty Williams - A Visit to the Historic American Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Recorded onsite at the historic American Cemetery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show features Scotty Williams with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest LA History Museum in downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. Every first Friday, Scotty leads a free and incredibly fascinating walking tour of the American Cemetery where he shares the life stories of those who are laid to rest there.
Established around 1737, the cemetery is said to be the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase. Over the years, planters, businessman, politicians, and educators have all made their mark on Natchitoches and the surrounding area. The markers in the cemetery tell stories of the region’s people and act as an outdoor museum dedicated to their legacy.  Legend has it, that St. Denis, the town’s founder, is buried somewhere on the grounds. 
Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, it is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area, and is the final destination on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. More: https://natchitoches.com/ 

Why Join the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association

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/ 

Ruth Milstein - Cooking a Rack of Lamb

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 

Big Weekly Blend - Holiday Traditions, Travel, Music and More!

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/ 

Artist Victoria Chick - Why Be a Patron of The Arts?

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/ 

Gavin Booth and Marni Patterson - Must-Do Travel Experiences

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/ 

Innkeeper Ryan Miller - Experience Winter in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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/