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!

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Episodes

Sunday Nov 19, 2023

It's all about healthy and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show featuring Ruth Milstein,  author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." 
See Ruth's Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes:* Cranberry Sauce & Sweet Stuffing: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-thanksgiving-holiday-sides/ * Baked Pumpkin in Herbs: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-pumpkin-in-herbs/ 
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 Nov 19, 2023

It's all about having a Fun, Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving Weekl on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring Dr. Jacqueline Eubany. Along with Thanksgiving Dr. Jackie's conversation also covers some of the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Nov. 19-25, 2023.
Check out this week's THANKSGIVING MUSIC MIX Playlist: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2pzuapst  * On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/24bxtjx3 
Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrologist, and author of the best-selling author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story.”  Check out her site: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ 
Follow the Big Weekly Blend podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mrxeb42z 

Saturday Nov 18, 2023

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the History of Place, Materials, Style & Meaning of American Burial Markers. 
The most durable materials available were generally chosen for markers, but the technology available to move, inscribe, or polish those materials also played a big role in the stylistic development of burial markers.  See her article covering burial markers in the United States from Colonial times to now: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-of-american-burials/ 
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 Nov 17, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki who discusses her compelling new memoir “Dancing Into the Light: An Arab-American Girlhood in the Middle East,” (She Writes Press). The story followes her multi-cultural upbringing of belonging to two vastly different cultures, finding her place within both, and the search to find the inherent harmony in worlds at odds with each other. 
“Dancing into the Light” is a story of love, loss, and renewal, and of overcoming devastating early trauma through music, dancing, and the love and devotion of strong American and Arab women. More: https://kathrynabdulbaki.com/ 

Thursday Nov 16, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author and entrepreneur Marc Joseph, co-founder of the resource site https://babyboomer.org/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uL9jVc0qvlk 
Marc's first book “The Secrets of Retailing…How to Beat Wal-Mart” was written to help entrepreneurs and small businesses compete against the big guys. Known as "Gramps Jeffrey," Marc is also the author of the children’s book, “I Don’t Want to Turn 3” which explores what goes through a toddler’s mind that parents are so desperate to understand. It is based on the true experiences he has had with his 6 grandchildren that were born 2 each to his 3 Millennial daughters. More: https://grampsjeffrey.com/ 
Big Blend Radio is proud to be podcast contributors on BabyBoomer.org. Follow the shows:https://babyboomer.org/shows/big-blend-radio-parks-travel/ https://babyboomer.org/shows/big-blend-radio/ 

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023

The holiday season is upon us and that means airports will be busy! On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel advisor Cheryl Ogle shares some great travel tips that range from packing and lugging gifts, to dealing with cancelled or delayed flights, and even airport security (TSA) rules. Read more about it on Cheryl's blog:  https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/ho-ho-holiday-travel-hacks/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wABwCeBVcug 
On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/ 

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda talks about the time when she met and interviewed Suzanne “Bobo” Bollins who lived at notorious Taylor Camp (1969-1977) in Kauai , where young people fleeing the Vietnam War and materialism of the mainland were living out the ultimate hippie fantasies, seemed a good prospect. It was said that Bobo swam the tumultuous waters of the Napali Coast wearing only a belt with a pouch containing food for when she reached the shore. You can watch a documentary about Taylor Camp here: https://youtu.be/fyQQWzxdx0M?si=maDNV8d_Zi5SZ3Tr 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pjO7XudIArQ 
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 

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023

From Egypt to Southern California and Florida, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on holiday escapes and destinations.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-XO0eSXI5Gs 
FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS:* MICHELE D. BAKER is a world traveler, travel writer, photographer, author, and co-owner of Treasures of Egypt Tours and Pyramids Overlook Inn that  overlooks the Sphinx and Pyramids in Egypt. More:http://www.treasuresofegypttours.com/ http://www.pyramidsoverlookinn.com/ https://www.micheledbaker.com/ 
* MARJORIE ROTHSTEIN is a travel writer and a a spa destination specialist focused on the latest trends in luxe destination resorts, wellness spas, beaming retreats, and transformational travel experiences. See her stories about Laguna Beach in Southern California:https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2018/08/pageant-of-mastersfine-art-becomes-alive.html https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2015/12/montage-laguna-beach-resort-and-spa.html 
* TERRI GUTHRIE is an internationally published and monthly syndicated travel writer for lifestyle publications and online news. Terri’s work showcases luxury travel as she writes for affluent Dallas/Ft Worth areas.  See Terri's story on the holiday season in St. Augustine, FL https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2023/09/05/travel-with-terri-and-visit-amazing-st-augustine/ Follow Terri's adventures at: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKrMk9oN47ve5FgvNGna5Dg  
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

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This is the place to catch up with all the new episodes from the Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts. There's something for everyone, and something new to listen to every day with topics that 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.



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