Joining me in-studio this week is two of my favorite Chefs and Butler Community College Culinary program instructors Chef John Michael and his wife Chef Lexi Michael. You have no doubt seen them both around town at the many charity events the the BCC culinary students participate in and if you dine out often I’m sure you’ve enjoyed the kitchen talents of the many graduates of the BCC Culinary Program that have stayed in Wichita and joined the restaurant scene.
We will be telling you all about the Culinary program through Butler that takes place at the Boston Park facility here in Wichita. Including the great news just released about expanding the curriculum. The school is located at 6655 E Zimmerly, Wichita, KS 67207. P: 316.218.6256
Learn more about the programs offered here!
“Bring out your creativity while you learn to prepare exquisite meals at Butler’s nationally-known program at our Wichita location. Whether preparing crème brûlée or deviled eggs, learn how to take your cuisine to new heights and hone classical techniques as experienced professionals guide you in the culinary program’s industrial kitchen. Take your knowledge and your nine-month certificate or two-year degree and head straight into the workforce…anywhere in the world.”
With small class sizes and the guidance of seasoned chefs, you learn how to not only make edible art that tastes fantastic, but you gain skills in menu planning, a variety of cooking methods and nutrition. You also develop a strong command of up-to-date safety regulations and learn food service operations. This program also teaches you how to order food, budget expenses and run an industrial kitchen or a restaurant, your own or someone else’s. Start at Butler and go anywhere.
Throughout the year, organizations and businesses reach out to our region’s top culinary program for catering events. Obtain your nine-month certificate or your associate degree and become industry-ready. Butler’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts offers a world of opportunities!
We will also be sharing some tips & techniques to make holiday cooking stress free and FUN!
Also in studio for this show is my good friend Joe Stumpe, formerly the food dude at The Wichita Eagle, musician extraordinaire, the man behind the Active Aging publication and now a published author of “Wicked Wichita.”
Early Wichita earned a wicked reputation from newspapers across Kansas thanks to a bevy of madams and murderers, bootleggers and bank robbers, con men and crooked cops. Gambler and saloon keeper “Rowdy Joe” Lowe was the toast of the town before shooting down his rival, “Red” Beard, and skipping town. Robber and cop killer “Clever Eddie” Adams spread a wave of terror until the police evened the score. Dixie Lee ran the city’s classiest brothel with little interference from authorities. Notorious quack “Professor” H. Samuels made a fortune selling worthless eye drops. And county attorney Willard Boone was chased out of town when he was caught with his hand in the bootlegger’s cookie jar. Local author Joe Stumpe tells the real stories of the city’s best-known and least-known criminals and misfits
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Two FUN wines to go with Turkey and all the trimmings!
2015 Botani Muscat, Málaga Spain
The surprising originality of Botani is the fruit from a rigorous process of grape selection and the great care taken in the winemaking process. The grapes used in this wine come from the vines from Almachar that grow on the north-facing mountainous slopes. After manual harvesting, at the end of June or the beginning of August, the grapes are brought to the selection table before pressing.
2016 Zorzal Terroir Unico Pinot Noir, Tupungato Valley Argentina
Pinot Noir fermented in cement vats with indigenous yeasts and 25% full clusters. It’s kept in cement vat until bottling. It’s a very pure, fruit-driven, focused and clean Pinot Noir, varietal, aromatic and perfumed. This feels like a great vintage for Pinot Noir in Gualtallary. The palate reveals very fine, chalky tannins and a slight bitterness, with an herbal side that gives it character and makes it feel a little wild.