Winter weather is spreading its chill factor across the country. Here in Yuma, Arizona it's been chilly, and with the recent rains, the locals are looking forward to a prolific spring wild flower season.

In this edition, Linda Kissam, 'Food, Wine & Shopping Diva', enjoys a culinary tour of Tennessee's Smoky Mountain region; Bill Whaley, 'Mr. VegiBee', shares his winter tips on growing vegetables and herbs indoors; Howard & Ruth Milstein talk wine and meat pies; transformation coach MaryAine Curtis shares advice on 'dealing with your in-laws' during the holidays; plus we have a fun Big Blend Radio chat with Lance Laber and Domingo DeGrazia, 'The Tucson Dudes', on what's happening at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson.

We hope you are staying warm and enjoying the holiday season!