Big Daily Blend

The Big Daily Blend podcast celebrates holidays and observances, music and pop culture, historic happenings, and even new legistlature. Check the episode notes for music playlists, and related articles, recipes, puzzles, and more.

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Episodes

Friday Dec 20, 2024

In honor of National Sangria Day and to help plan your menu for the winter holiday season, we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio that features Linda Kissam, Carey Reilly of Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, and Robert Schueller of Melissa’s Specialty Produce. See the corresponding article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fresh-flavors-for-holiday-celebrations/ PLUS, CHECK OUT THESE SANGRIA RECIPES: - Sparkling Winter Sangria - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sparkling-winter-sangria - LDV Winery Sangria - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ldv-winery-sangria-recipes/ - Ruth's Everyday Sangria - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cool-summer-party-pleasers/ 

How to Honor Someone's Legacy

Thursday Dec 19, 2024

Thursday Dec 19, 2024

From planting a tree to erecting a memorial and creating a scholarship foundation, this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on the various ways you can honor and keep someone's legacy alive.
Also hear some ideas for holiday gatherings on how to remember and pay tribute to loved ones who have passed this year.
Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practicesEmotion - Honor feelingsMind - Life review and gleaning meaningBody - Increase comfort, health and safetyPractical - Create completions
Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu 

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024

In celebration of the holiday season and Deecmebr being National Pear Month, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio interview with Ivan Flowers, a Five-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who shares his recipe for Baby Pears Dipped in Ganache and talks about December foodie holidays, and more. See his recipe: tinyurl.com/3rbekmfv

Tuesday Dec 17, 2024

In honor of National Bhutan Day (Dec 17), we are revisiting this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio that features travel writer Debbie Stone who talks about heradventures in Bhutan, the mystical ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. From mountains to monasteries, check out Debbie's article and video sharing her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mystical-bhutan/ 

Sunday Dec 15, 2024

Get Ready for Chanukah with this episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” 
On this episode, Ruth talks about how to make Chicken Schnitzel and Latkes, both signifying the tradition of oil in honoring the holiday of Chanukah. Check out her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-chanukah-recipes/ 
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 
This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Friday Dec 13, 2024

With today, December 13 being National Horse Day, we're sharing this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with equestrian expert Christy Wood that focuses on Appaloosa Horses 
Christy Wood is now on her second 13-year circuit of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, a progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). A portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 1877.  Her latest book, “Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember," is a memoir about her experiences in the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. More: https://www.wdnhorse.com/  
The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/christy-wood-equestrian-expert/ 

Thursday Dec 12, 2024

Get into the spirit of the holiday season episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast where travel writer Rose Palmer calls in from The Riverside Debussy riverboat, gliding down the Rhine River, midway through an 8-day Christmas Market river cruise that started in Amsterdam and will end in Frankfurt.
Read her story about her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/luxury-christmas-market-cruise-on-the-riverside-debussy/ 
Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/ 
This episode is also featured on two of our other Big Blend Radio channels, "Big Daily Blend" and "Vacation Station." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

From festive foods and drinks to fun activities, it's all about how to enjoy the holiday season while being heart-healthy on this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast. 
Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  
New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

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Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast

Produced by Big Blend Radio, this daily pop culture podcast celebrates the day or month holidays, observances, historic happenings, and even new legislature. Be sure to check each episode's show notes for related resource including music playlists, articles, puzzles, and recipes.

Big Blend Radio is hosted and produced by the digital nomad mother-daughter team Lisa D. Smith (daughter) and Nancy J. Reid (mother), who also publish various digital Big Blend Magazines while traveling full-time on their Love Your Parks Tour where they document parks and public public lands across America.  More at BlendRadioandTV.com and NationalParkTraveling.com. 



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