First up is Linda Bauer, author of “Capitol Hill Cooks – Recipes from the White House, Congress and all the past Presidents”
With love of great cuisine and the bounty of our nation evident throughout this book, Capitol Hill Cooks contains recipes from members of Congress, as well as every president from George Washington (Cranberry Pudding) to Abraham Lincoln (Mary Todd Lincoln’s Vanilla Almond Cake) to Barack Obama (The Obama Family’s Linguini). Taste Vice President Biden’s Kahlua Chocolate Fudge Cake, Senator Charles Grassley’s Bacon and Bean Chowder, or Senator Scott Brown’s Italian Soup, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s Minnesota Rhubarb Dessert or Congressman Ron Paul’s Texas Sweeties…and hundreds more. Many contributors to this book even include notes about their ethnic backgrounds, favorite indigenous foods, and fond memories of meals shared with others.
Then it’s out to California and The Alexander Valley for a chat with John Jordan CEO of Jordan Winery.
Founded in 1972, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has been dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and hospitality since its founding by Tom and Sally Jordan. Under the guidance of their son, John, Jordan continues to elevate its pursuit of excellence in every aspect of the business, striving to place in balance the complexities of winegrowing, the artistry of the cellar and the joys of the table.
Always one of my favorites since first doing a live broadcast from Jordan in 1989 with winemaker Rob Davis. Rob has been making wine at Jordan since the first vintage and has the rare distinction of overseeing 35 harvests at the same winery. This French Chateau seems like it was airlifted in and set down on some of the finest grape growing acerage in California. I look forward to talking to John and catching up and sharing with you all the changes and progress at Jordan Vineyard and Winery.
Good Life Guy’s Wines of the Week:
2007 Jordan Russian river Chardonnay
2006 Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet