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When you think of visiting England, doesn't a proper English tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and sponge cake come to mind? In celebration of January being National Hot Tea Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the history of England's popular Afternoon Tea Tradtion and how it was served and enjoyed back in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as today. You can read Glynn's article about Afternoon Tea, plus, get the link to his wife Diane's recipe for her famous cheese scones, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/afternoon-tea-in-england/ 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 "Big Daily Blend" and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" shows. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Cheryl Leutjen, who discusses her latest book, "Madness on the Brink of Eco-Apocalypse: Furious Facts, Dark Humor & SOS Calls to Action." A follow up to her award-winning book "Love Earth Now," the book confronts the human-caused harm on Earth’s life support systems.Weaving “furious facts” with dark humor and vivid prose, Cheryl offers concrete resources and inspiration to fuel the fight for our survival. Each chapter spotlights a group taking action, showcasing inspired and practical solutions to counter one of the many threats to our survival. "Madness on the Brink of Eco-Apocalypse" invites us to move beyond individual efforts and forge connections to amplify our collective power for greater impact.  Cheryl Leutjen draws from her experience as a geologist, attorney, small business owner, spiritual practitioner, nervous stand-up comic, and worried mother. This wealth of experience, along with degrees in Interdisciplinary Ecology, Environmental Geology, and Law, affords her a broad perspective to contemplate the dire environmental challenges of our time. She writes, rants, and facilitates creative experiences to inspire us all to discover our own path of living more Earth-mindfully. More at: https://cherylleutjen.com/ New episodes of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show air every fourth Friday. Follow the podcast here: https://nature-connection.podbean.com/ 

What is your favorite pie? From Grape Pie to Rhubarb Pie, join us in celebrating National Pie Day and all Pie Day Celebrations with this Big Blend Radio episode focusing on the history of pie along with how it is enjoyed across the America and around the world, plus, recipes and techniques.FEATURED GUESTS: * SARA SPECTER, co-owner of Bells Up Winery in Oregon. More: https://bellsupwinery.com/ * ELAINE A. POWERS who writes science-based children's books. More: https://elaineapowers.com/ * EVA ELDRIDGE who is a writer, publishing expert and whiz in the kitchen. More: https://evaeldridge.com/ * MARIA CHAMBERLAIN, co-owner of The Inn at OxBow Acres in New Hampshire. More: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/ PIE MUSIC PLAYLIST* YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/35ptp2wb * Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/33v69hm7 PIE RECIPES, ARTICLES & PODCASTS:* Wikipedia List of Pies Around the World: http://tinyurl.com/frtyvdk7 * Peggy’s Apple & Blueberry Crsip Recipe: https://tinyurl.com/n7t9u469 * Tips on Pairing Wine with Pie: https://tinyurl.com/y4cx6jka * Sawdust Pie Recipe Video: http://tinyurl.com/3b22nt39 * Bailey's Apple Pie Filling Recipe Video: http://tinyurl.com/y6sf6d6m * Apple Pie in a Cast Iron Frying Pan: http://tinyurl.com/3z4ynz2j * Italian Apple Pie: http://tinyurl.com/3u9c4jrf * Ruth's Chicken Pot Pies: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-chicken-pot-pies/ * Lasagna Meat Pie: http://tinyurl.com/2m9nzacb * Natchitoches Meat Pies & Food Trail: http://tinyurl.com/37vwam3e * Tuxedo Park Quiche: http://tinyurl.com/38wbv382 * Castle Creek Manor Quiche: http://tinyurl.com/4kj97vew 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, who shares some of his favorite experiences on the Jefferson Highway.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/  Learn more about the upcoming Jefferson Highway Travel Guide project and be part of the effort, here: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.com/ 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 California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Workplace Rights During Disasters including Labor Code §1139 and Labor Code § 230.8. Check out Ward's about the laws and regulations, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-workplace-rights-during-disasters/ Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3jXMGjBdJrHc4zxpoWFP5O This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Success Express" channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

From Sculptors to Stained Glass Designers to Authors and Singer-Songwriters, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY Podcast Celebrates Women in the World of Arts, as part of January being International Creativity Month.FEATURED GUESTS:- SHARON K. KURTZ is a travel writer and award-winning photographer. Hear about the folk artist women she met during her recent visit to Peru, and see her article: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/journeying-through-peru/ * Keep up with Sharon's adventures at https://sharonkkurtz.com/ - VICTORIA CHICK is a contemporary figurative artist, early 19th/20th century print collector, and the spearhead behind the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. Victoria talks about the life and legacy of sculptor Mary Edmonia Lewis. Learn more about Edmonia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonia_Lewis * Keep up with Victoria here: https://victoriachick.com/ * Check out her museum project, here: https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/ - CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge, and author of three books. Hear about her new memoir, "Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember" that shares her adventures on the 13-year progressive Chief Joseph Trail Ride https://wdnhorse.com/  - KIMBERLY HESS is the author of the biography "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." Hear about Agnes Northrop (1857-1953), who was a designer at Tiffany specializing in floral stained glass windows. "Garden Landscape," which she designed for Sarah B. Cochran's mansion in Dawson, Pennsylvania, was recently unveiled at the Metropolitan Museum of Art - see: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/899795 * Also watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVIouHWPFU * And, keep up with Kimberly here: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - ELAINE A POWERS is a retired biologist, actor and singer, a conservationist with a passion for reptiles, and the author of over 25 science-based children’s stories and scripts. Hear about her writing career and learn more about her books, here: https://elaineapowers.com/ - JOEY STUCKEY is and award-winning blind guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, producer, educator, sound engineer, and the music ambassador for Macon, Georgia. He spotlights Georgia singer/songwriter Sue G. Wilkinson. hear her music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ui3Cs15jm1jIoK0Z2wfRL?si=4UD_lzjxRDmLE_jSgBi9JA * Keep up with Joey: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 

Move Over Winter Weather, Let's Get Ready for Spring in Coastal Mississippi with this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's new travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." From Mardi Gras to St Patricks Day, and from where to stay and play, there's so much to experience.COASTAL MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL PLANNING LINKS- Coastal Mississippi: https://www.coastalmississippi.com/ - Krewe of Nereids: https://www.kreweofnereids.com/ - Bay St Louis Historic L&N Depot: https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/architecture/bay-st-louis-historic-ln-train-depot/ - Mardi Gras & Depot Museums: https://mississippifun.org/members/mardi-gras-depot-museums/ - Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum: https://www.coastalmardigras.com/home - Coraline's: https://beaurivage.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/coralines.html - Tavi's Salumeria: https://www.tavisllc.com/ - Siren Social Club: https://www.sirensocial.com/ JOURNEY JUKEBOX MUSIC PLAYLIST on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=adcbe4ff3bec4b17 Lisa Evans is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die." More at https://writerlisa.com/ New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST. Follow the podcast from your favorite platform here: https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ Featured photos by Lisa Evans and CoastalMississippi.com. 

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and travel advisor Janice Sakata-Schultze who talks about her Southern Caribbean cruising adventures with Virgin Voyages. Check out Janice's blog posts about Virgin Voyages, here: - San Juan, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-san-juan-bvi-guadeloupe - Barbados, St Lucia & Antigua: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-barbados-st-lucia-antigua Janice Sakata-Schultze is a travel writer, blogger, content creator and certified advisor. She specializes in culinary, active adventure and wellness travel. More at: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow this Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m This episode is also featured on our Big Blend Radio "Vacation Station" Travel Channel. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

We're having fun with fennel, talking family suppers, and so much more on 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.” Check out Ruth's Roasted Fennel Bulbs Recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-fennel-bulbs/ 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 Big Blend Radio "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Channel. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork