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

Dec 18, 2024
Dec 18, 2024
42 min
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

Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
53 min
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/

Dec 15, 2024
Dec 15, 2024
37 min
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

Dec 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2024
37 min
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/

Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
41 min
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

Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
21 min
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/

Dec 10, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
1hr 2 min
Celebrate Travel Tuesday with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, Utah. Hear what to experience in this world-renowned multi-generational vacation spot and how it is a leader in sustainable and responsible tourism as a MountainKind destination, not to mention, a proud venue of the Winter Olympic Games 2034!
While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City is a year-round destination that offers a plethora of outdoor recreation experiences, beautiful 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 trip at https://www.visitparkcity.com/
For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Dec 9, 2024
Dec 9, 2024
33 min
Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Vincent Covello. Hear about his new adult contemporary, light jazz album titled "Torchlights" and holiday single "Season to Rejoice."
After losing his parents and brother in 2020, he created the "Torchlights" album in their honor. With Universal Music Group producer/artist Don Miggs, the Jim Riley band, orchestrator Andrew Joslyn, saxophonist Michael Lington, and writer Victor Migenes, an epic force was created with Vincent's original standards, taking you on a journey of life, love, and loss in an emotional triumph of music through his voice and songs.
Vincent has been successful in the music industry for over 35 years as an artist, songwriter, and premier music industry vocal coach, working with top-line producers, record labels, and companies such as Red Light Management, Disney, and Nickelodeon, and having hit songs with an extensive songwriting catalog. More at: https://vincentcovellomusic.com/

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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