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The end of November is here and with the winter holiday season upon us, we have some wonderful holiday party food and wine tips, celebrations and events, a recipe for a traditional Scottish Black Bun, and December gardening tips. Plus, family history buff and tour guide Glynn Burrows shares how many of us have ties to Norfolk, England!
Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:

"I always try to balance the light with the heavy - a few tears of human spirit in with the sequins and the fringes." Bette Midler

On This Date:

Nov. 30-Dec. 2: From the Louisiana Purchase to the establishment of 8 National Parks in Alaska, and the USS Alfred becoming the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag (the precursor to the Stars and Stripes); plus, the birth dates of Mark Twain, Marie Tussaud, Gianni Versace, and more - see what happened in history between Nov. 30th, Dec. 1st, & Dec. 2nd!

This Just In:

Norfolk Family Connections - Glynn Burrows explains how many American families from Norfolk, Virginia, are connected with Norfolk, UK.

Holiday Entertaining 101 - Howard & Ruth Milstein share food, cooking and wine pairing tips for to winter gatherings!

Winter Gardening - Rich Sherman shares Southern California Gardening Tips for December!

Recipe: Scottish Black Bun - Janette McLintock shares this traditional treat!

December Holidays, Celebrations & Traditions

Winter Events at Yuma Civic Center

Crossword: The World of Dogs & Cats

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Dec. 3: Eat, Drink & Be Merry - Join Nancy & Lisa for a special Holiday Cooking, Wine & Cocktails show featuring: Chef David Gilbert - Author 'Kitchen Vagabond', Sherrie Wilkolaski - Author 'Cookies & Cocktails', Chef Kathy Ayer, Chef Steve Pickell - Café Champagne at Thornton Winery, Linda Watson - Author 'Wildly Affordable Organic', and Chef Jeremy Manley 'SoCal's Sustainable Chef'. Shows Airs Live at 3pm PT / 6pm ET.