In honor of January being National Hot Tea Month, we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio (2021) that features Nandita Godbole, author of the book, “Seven Pots of Tea: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sips & Nosh,” and writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva.”

“Seven Pots of Tea” is the first cookbook of its kind allowing readers to explore Ayurveda through tea by way of dozens of simple recipes for the contemporary kitchen. It’s a thoughtful approach to “taking tea”. There’s a bit of history, holistic wisdom, and health goals found in this book. It’s presented in an easy, approachable format with lots of wonderful photos to guide the way. Read Linda’s review and see a sample recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seven-pots-of-tea-an-ayurvedic-approach-to-sips-and-nosh/

From gentle cardio exercises like walking and yoga to a enjoying wholesome and nutritious meals, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast celebrates Staying Healthy Month by sharing five ways to creating a heart-healthy lifestyle this year.

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/

Big Blend Radio is celebrating 18 Years of Podcasting! Join us for this 3rd show of four days of celebrating this birthday milestone with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith who travel full-time on their Love your Parks Tour while hosting the shows and publishing the digital series of Big Blend Magazines. Hear where and what our guests were up to when they were 18 years old...and, what music they were listening to.

WHAT MUSIC WERE YOU LISTENING TO AT 18? Let us know in the comments, and we'll add it to our special (and growing) playlist on Spotify which you can listen to here: https://tinyurl.com/bdc3d99d

FEATURED TRAVEL GUESTS: - Tiffany Bertram and her husband Bob own and run Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast that's located just outside Hot Springs, Arkansas. They're celebrating an anniversary too! More: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ - Lisa Evans is a travel writer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to do in Coastal Mississippi Before Your Die." More: https://writerlisa.com/ and https://www.reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-coastal-mississippi-before-you-die/

SPECIAL MESSAGES FROM TRAVEL FRIENDS: - Linda Ballou - Travel writer, author, and host of the Big Blend Radio "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast. More: https://lostangeladventures.com/ and http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ - Steve & Karen Wilson - Owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina, and, hosts of the Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/

LISTEN TO ALL SHOWS IN THIS ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL HERE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm200_APQLsGkaiem6jlmg_b&feature=shared

Big Blend Radio is celebrating 18 Years of Podcasting! Join us for this 2nd show of three days of celebrating this birthday milestone with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith who travel full-time on their Love your Parks Tour while hosting the shows and publishing the digital series of Big Blend Magazines. Hear where and what our guests were up to when they were 18 years old...and, what music they were listening to.

WHAT MUSIC WERE YOU LISTENING TO AT 18? Let us know in the comments, and we'll add it to our special (and growing) playlist on Spotify which you can listen to here: https://tinyurl.com/bdc3d99d

FEATURED MUSICAL GUESTS: - Pierre Bensusan - Acclaimed acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer. More: https://www.pierrebensusan.com/ - Lisa Sniderman - Singer, songwriter and playwright. More: https://www.aoedemuse.com/

SPECIAL MESSAGES FROM MUSICAL FRIENDS: - Joey Stuckey - Award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and the official music ambassador for his home town of Macon, Georgia. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - Nicki Kris - Singer, songwriter, and podcaster. More: https://www.nickikris.com/

Big Blend Radio is celebrating 18 Years of Podcasting! Starting with this Party, join us for three days of shows celebrating this birthday milestone with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith who travel full-time on their Love your Parks Tour while hosting the shows and publishing the digital series of Big Blend Magazines. Hear where and what our guests were up to when they were 18 years old...and, what music they were listening to.

WHAT MUSIC WERE YOU LISTENING TO AT 18? Let us know in the comments, and we'll add it to our special (and growing) playlist on Spotify which you can listen to here: https://tinyurl.com/bdc3d99d

FEATURED PARTY GUESTS: - JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Award-winning singer-songwriter and cohost of our Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. More: https://hearjohnny.com/ - EVA ELDRIDGE - Travel and fiction writer, editor, and publishing expert. More: https://evaeldridge.com/ - JON DURANT - Acclaimed guitarist, composer, and producer. More: https://www.jondurant.com/ - BARBARA REDDING - Award-winning travel writer and photographer. More: https://barbararedding.com/ - SHARON K. KURTZ - Award-winning travel writer, photographer and podcaster. More: https://sharonkkurtz.com/ - JAMES BYFIELD - Singer/songwriter, roots musician and founder of the San Francisco blues-based band Blind Lemon Pledge. More: https://blindlemon-pledge.com/ - JO CLARK - Travel writer, photographer and podcaster. More: https://haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of fiction and non-fiction. More: https://americanroads.net/ and https://katywalls.com/ - CHUCK & MIKELYN WUSTMAN - Owners and innkeepers of The Bird & Butterfly Inn in Jasper, Texas. More: https://thebirdandbutterflyinn.com/ - VICTORIA CHICK - Contemporary Figurative Artist and Founder of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center. More at https://victoriachick.com/ and https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/

SPECIAL MESSAGES FROM - GLYNN BURROWS - Owner of Norfolk Tours in England. More: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ - JULIE SUMAN - Travel writer and photographer. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/julie-dee-suman-travel-writer-and-photographer/

In honor of National Missouri Day, we're revisting this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio featuring award-winning freelance writer and photographer Cori Solomon who discusses the history of Missouri wine. Hear about her wine tasting experiences on the Hermann Trail, in St. Genevieve and in Augusta. See her story, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/show-me-missouri-wine/

Featured music is "Wine Headed" by Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys - https://www.johnnymastro.com/

Thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association for sponsoring this episode. https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Get a Taste of January and Celebrate National Staying Healthy Month, Veganuary, Hot Tea Month, Hot Soup Month, and more with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George.

Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, nuts and dried fruit, locally grown Royal Medjool Dates, culinary gifts, and sweet treats including homemade fudge and peanut brittle. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/

Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of delicious favorites from peanut butter cookies to sensational salads: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/

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/

In observance of January being National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month, this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features Jason Hanson, author of the New York Times best-seller “Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life: A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your Family Protected.” Hear his travel tips on staying safe in planes, taxis and hotels. www.SpyEscapeandEvasion.com