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Celebrate International Veganuary Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast with Peggy Fiandaca and Chef Candy Lesher who discuss vegan food and wine pairings. Check out Chef Candy's vegan Cannellini Casserole Recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cannellini-casserole/ Along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, Peggy Fiandaca owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Learn more at https://ldvwinery.com/ Chef Candy Lesher is a culinary wellness coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. View more recipes and learn about how she helps clients achieve their health goals at https://www.yourkitchenrx.com/  "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz focuses on how visiting Maui in Hawai'i is a vital step in supporting the island's renewal after the deadly wildfires that devastated Lahaina in August 2023. From outrigger canoeing to cycling down a volcano, read Sharon's article about what you can experience in Maui, as well as how you can help support this magical and culturally historic destination, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/visiting-maui-a-vital-step-in-supporting-the-islands-renewal/ Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast features award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz. New episodes air every first Wednesday at 12pm CST at https://wandertheworldwithsharon.podbean.com/  Sharon Kurtz is an accomplished travel writer and award-winning photographer based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next adventure. Enjoy Sharon’s writing at https://sharonkkurtz.com/. 

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO of Visit Carlsbad. Located in North San Diego County in Southern California, Carlsbad is a coastal playground and the ultimate destination to unwind and enjoy an unforgettable escape.Carlsbad offers abundant access to seven miles of pristine beaches and outdoor activities including surfing, golfing, biking, hiking trails and pickleball courts. A variety of luxury and budget friendly hotels are available for all visitors.Attractions including LEGOLAND® California Resort, Museum of Making Music and the iconic Flower Fields, provide an ideal family experience.Championship caliber golf courses, a vibrant culinary scene and brewery scene, relaxing spa experiences and much more awaits. Plan your Carlsbad experience here: https://visitcarlsbad.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on Medieval Castle Acre. This historic destination is a true Medieval Masterpiece, with Priory, Castle, earthworks, Church and other buildings, and it is a place to wonder at the skills of the workers and see how the Norman invasion of 1066 started a new way of life in England.You can read Glynn's article about Castle Acre, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/castle-acre-a-medieval-masterpiece/ Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" history show. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

This Big Blend Radio panel discussion delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence, from how and why it was created, to how it has advanced and is used today as an effective tool in numerous industries, as well as its proprietary dangers, especially regarding the arts.FEATURED GUESTS: - DR MARSCHALL RUNGE - Executive VP for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, CEO of Michigan Medicine, and author of “Coded to Kill: A Techno-Medical Thriller.” More: https://www.codedtokill.com/ - JOEY STUCKEY - Award-winning blind guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, producer, educator, sound engineer, and the music ambassador for Macon, Georgia. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - MATT COST - Author of three mystery series: Mainely Mystery, Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mystery, and A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery Series. He’s also written historical fiction novels. More: https://www.mattcost.net/  - JW JARVIS - Author of the thriller “Artificial Agent,” as well as the "First Responder" Series. More: https://www.authorjwjarvis.com/ - MICHAEL WOLK - Author of the immersive cyber novel “DevilsGame,” playwright, Broadway producer, and film producer. More: https://devilsgame.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the new digital Jefferson Highway Travel Guide being produced in partnership between Big Blend Magazines and the Jefferson Highway Association.Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team who have owned and run Big Blend Magazines since 1997. Learn more about this exciting project and be part of the effort, here: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.com/ The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/  This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST (except on holidays). Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. These connected communities are known for their roles in the American Revolution and Civil War, and the different groups of people who lived there including indigenous people, women, African Americans, authors, and more, all who left their indelible marks on the fabric of society.READ DEBBIE'S ARTICLES:- Part 1: Lexington: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-comes-alive-in-lexington-and-concord-part-1/ - Part 2: Concord: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-comes-alive-in-lexington-and-concord-part-2/ Follow this podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 

It's all about Life Lessons from Family on this episode of Big Blend Radio's QUALITY OF LIFE Show.FEATURED GUESTS:- MICHAEL NEMETH - Author of "A Tissue of Lies" and other novels. Visit: https://mikenemethauthor.com/ - KIMBERLY HESS - Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." Visit: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - JEFF NELLIGAN - Author of "Four Lessons From My Sons" and other parenting books. Visit: https://www.nelliganbooks.com/ - LISA EVANS - Travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die." Visit: https://writerlisa.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous travel guides and novels. Visit: https://katywalls.com/