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We're still spending time in Yosemite's Gold Country, and we're happy to report, that some areas did indeed get a dusting of snow! We're deep in production revamping our entire Big Blend Spirit of America Tour website and getting ready to launch our National Park Travel Planner featuring all of the places we have experienced on our tour so far! We can't wait to share our journey with you!
 
This issue covers Romance in Julian, CA; Choosing & Caring for Quality Silver Flatware; Evil Foods That May Be on Your Plate; The Business of Storytelling in Writing; and a healthy recipe for Crab Au Gratin.

 

Keep up with all our upcoming  Big Blend Radio Shows and Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units by following us on Twitter and Facebook.  

Happy February! 

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith 

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

Quote of the Day:
"Mistakes are the portals of discovery." ~ James Joyce
This Just In:

Romantic Julian, CA
- Linda Kissam knows the picture-perfect places to seal Valentine's Day with the perfect kiss!  

Quality Silver Flatware - Dawn Bryan explains how to select, use, and take care of silverware.  


Evil Foods
- Pink Kitchen expert Lisa Grey sheds a spotlight on 6 smooth criminals that may be on your plate!
   
The Business of Storytelling - Corey Poirier shares tips and the benefits of incorporating storytelling into business writing.

Crab Au Gratin - Leah Launey, Innkeeper of Three Rivers B&B, shares the healthy version of this seafood recipe! 
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Feb. 2: A Toast to Romance, Art, Music & Books - Join Nancy & Lisa at 11am PT / 2pm ET for Champagne Sundays entertainment radio, featuring: P. Christina Greenaway - author 'Written in Ruberah: Age of Jeweled Intelligence'; artist Victoria Chick; and singer-songwriters Lauren Elise, and Nelene DeGuzman 'The Rifle'; plus, Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert! 
 
Feb. 3:
California Wines, Farms Stays and Recipes! Join Nancy & Lisa at 4pm PT / 5pm ETfor Eat, Drink & Be Merry radio, featuring: Lori Gianelli - Gianelli Vineyards & Winery; Pete & Karen Luckhardt - Inner Sanctum Cellars; 5 Star Chef Ivan Flowers; Brittany McMahan - Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch Farm Tours & Farm Stay; Leah Launey -Three Rivers Bed & Breakfast.

Feb. 5: California Books, Cooking, and Vacations! Join Nancy & Lisa at 4pm PT / 5pm ET for Happy Hour variety radio, featuring: actress Mara Purl - best-selling author of the Milford-Haven Novels; Chef Jeremy Manley 'Southern California's Sustainable Chef'; Tracy Billeb - Yosemite Gold Vacations; plus, Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert!  

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