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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast focuses on Pairing State Foods with State Wines (especially Arizona's), inspired by Darla Hoffmann's 2024 writing project. Darla is a wine and travel journalist, Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine, and owner of About Wine, a wine education and marketing company. More: http://www.aboutwineinaz.com/ Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj Celebrate Arizona's State Food with Peggy's Machaca Shredded Beef Chimichanga Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/machaca-shredded-beef-chimichanga/ Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ 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 shines the spotlight on Niagara Falls, Ontario. World-renowned for its breathtaking waterfalls, this Canadian destination features a rich tapestry of history, nature, and culinary experiences that offer layers of exploration. Check out Sharon's article about her experiences: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-niagara-falls-canada/ 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/. 

Big Blend Radio's monthly "Adventures in Asheville" Show are now weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricane Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/  *** See their GOFUNDME Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery - JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ - NICOLE WILL - Co-Founder of Asheville Wellness Tours that offers customizable wellness and yoga retreats and experiences in the mountains of Western North Carolina. More at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/ *** See their GOFUNDMe Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-wellness-tours-recovery PLUS, HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Mark Rechler of Circus Mind Band - https://www.circusmindband.com/ - John Storch of The Cravens Band - https://cravenmusic.net/ - Author Mike Nemeth - https://mikenemethauthor.com/ - Musical duo Dennis Haklar & Steffie Moonlady - https://dennishaklar.com/ and https://steffiemoonlady.com/CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on how the act of giving is a heartfelt recipe for life. You can read her article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-benefits-of-giving/ SHELLEY WHIZIN is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life" which is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Bring-Table-Inspirational/dp/1087932106 Keep up with Shelley here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: http://tinyurl.com/2bjbectk 

Celebrate National Gratitude Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show!FEATURED GUESTS:- JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Award-winning singer/songwriter, cohost of the Big Daily Blend show every 1st Sunday, and creator of the Gratitude Club Facebook Group. More: Johnny at https://hearjohnny.com/ - PETER LOVENHEIM - Acclaimed author and journalist whose new book, "GIFT SHOP OF GRATITUDE: A Journal to Explore the Journey of Your Life," will be out on Nov 12, 2024. More info and preorders: https://peterlovenheim.com/ SHELLEY WHIZIN - Transformational life coach and author of "What Do You Bring To The Table: A Savory, Sensory, and Inspirational Guide to Living A Yummy Delicious Life." More: https://shelleywhizin.com/ - DIANE DOBRY – Food, wine, and travel writer. See: http://gettinghungary.com/, https://discoverydaze.com/, https://hungarianaquarian.com/ - GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. More: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ TAKE GRATITUDE ACTION:- Answer Glynn's article WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR? here https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/what-are-your-grateful-for/ by joining Johnny's GRATITUDE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/137233742979118 - Read Shelley's POWER OF GRATITUDE article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-power-of-gratitude/LISTEN TO GRATITUDE MUSIC PLAYLISTS:- Johnny's GRATITUDE MUSIC PLAYLIST on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36u8e1LjfihpOZd3LDHTzu?si=14005cd196374ee2 - Lisa's THANKSGIVING MUSIC MIX PLAYLIST on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OUgs37rLO2blBVRcJSaJz?si=511f7e41a6eb459d 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Captain Cy Evans about the sightseeing and dinner cruises with True North Charters LLC in Tacoma, Washington.As Linda shares, "Whether you choose to savor a romantic evening for two or revel in the company of friends and family, a daytime or dinner cruise offers a unique and unforgettable experience that is sure to leave you with a sense of joy and wonder long after you’ve returned to shore." Read her story, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/unforgettable-sightseeing-and-dinner-cruising-in-tacoma/ Learn more about True North Charters at https://www.truenorthchartersllc.com/ Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Vacation Station." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features acclaimed astrophotographer and photojournalist Stan Honda, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.Stan Honda is an experienced photojournalist who now works with natural landscapes — usually night-time panoramas — that fuse sky and earth. Based in New York-based, he worked as a photojournalist for 34 years including Agence France-Presse (AFP) (the French news agency) where he photographed news and sports in New York City and around the U.S., including the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the aftermath; post-war Iraq in 2003 and 2004. Stan was also the National Parks Arts Foundation artist resident at Haleakala National Park and Fort Union National Monument. More at https://stanhonda.com/ Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation's unique artist residency programs in parks across the country at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Get a Taste of November and Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites, and of course, peanut butter cookies! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet treats. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/  The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/