My guest this week is Lauren Thomas author of the soon to be released (October 25) new book “The Modern Hippie Table – Recipes and Menus for Eating Simply and Living Beautifully.”
In this debut collection, Lauren shares favorite dishes that can be easily prepared for entertaining, which allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests and family. Some of the recipes are made from scratch, while others make creative use of store-bought convenience foods and pre-made products that help save time. Lauren is also passionate about making sure the surroundings of the occasion are as beautiful as the meal is delicious. She provides suggestions for flowers, linens, and surfaces that won’t add stress or break the bank. And to complete your planning, suggested menus for occasions such as an intimate date night or a meet the neighbors gathering are sprinkled throughout the book to help plan out themed meals, along with tips on how to set the scene for the occasion. Pre-order your copy here! https://www.themodernhippieway.com/
Lauren Thomas began writing The Modern Hippie Table after her journey as a lifestyle blogger inspired a philosophy of empowering women, reinventing their passion for the home, and having fun in the kitchen. Whether Lauren is cooking with new flavors or setting the scene for a beautiful evening, her recipe for merging good food and gorgeous surroundings has always resulted in memorable conversations and lifelong memories. Lauren lives in south Florida with her architect husband, two teenage children, and their Shar Pei pup Simon. Follow Lauren on Facebook and Instagram
Later in the show I’ll be talking to Kim Miller principle and manager of the just opened “Viva La Olive” in Old Town Square. Viva La Olive will be Wichita’s premier provider for internationally sourced extra virgin Olive oils, vinegars, freshly harvested olives, spices, bread mixes, desserts, kitchen accessories, cookbooks, gifts and much more.
The Grand opening is today October 8th, 10am – 7pm in Old Town Square at 300 North Mead suite #105. There will be a great gift basket giveaway Saturday so stop by and enter, you don’t need to be present to win. Sign up for the newsletter at www.vivalaolive.com
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2016 Marques De Toro Finca la Moura Single vineyard Mencia from Spain
An opaque purple color and ripe, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, cassis, lemony oak and wild herbs introduce a lush, plump palate that’s elegant and fully modern in weight and smoothness. Black plum and blackberry flavors harness Mencía’s charm and quality, while this is warm and silky on an easy finish that avoids laziness and flab. Drink this excellent old-vines wine through 2026. ABV14.5%
Wine Enthusiast 94!
Big stack at Jacob Liquor on North Rock and it’s on SALE $11.99…
…buy this by the case, tell them Good Life Guy sent ya! 😉