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    Posted on June 28th, 2010

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    July 3 – Burgers & Beer!

    Hmmmm BURGERS!

    First up is Chef Jeff Starr, Executive Chef at Trinchero Family Estates.  Jeff is not only a judge at the Sutter Home Build a Better Burger contest, but he worked with author James McNair on the recently released Burger Parties – featuring winning recipes from this annual contest.

    burger_partiesEach year, thousands of cooks from coast to coast compete in Sutter Home Winery’s Build a Better Burger® Recipe Contest. Ten of these creative home chefs are flown to Napa Valley each September to participate in the BBB Cook-Off, frequently shown on Food Network Challenge. Burger Parties marks the event’s 20th anniversary with contest-winning burgers loaded with flavor-enhancing extras and party-ready menus bound to be a hit at any backyard bash.

     

    Don’t have time to “build a better burger”…Then let’s talk about Wichita’s own Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers with the namesake and spokesperson for Freddy’s, the one and only Freddy Simon.  www.freddysfrozencustard.com

    Wichita, Kansas was already a historical landmark in the hamburger’s march to prominence, and home to WWII veteran Freddy Simon. From his home kitchen, Freddy used to treat family and friends to his personal recipe of an American classic he called “the steakburger.” This savory creation became far more than a Simon household sandwich. Nearly 50 years passed before fond childhood memories of this dinnertime delicacy inspired Freddy’s sons to make the steakburger the foundation of their restaurant named after dear ol’ dad. It was the most appropriate meal they deemed worthy enough to precede their other big attraction-frozen custard.  

    The Original Freddy's on West 21st in Wichita

    The Original Freddy's on West 21st in Wichita

     …and what goes best with a great burger?

    The Good Life Guy Wine Beer of the Week: Stella Artois
    Stella Artois is a brand of supreme worth and quality. It is the number 1 Belgian beer in the world and is distributed in over 80 countries world-wide, and in Wichita by House of Schwan.

    Video of Guy & Master Beer Sommellier Marc Stroobandt

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    Posted on June 21st, 2010

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    June 26 – Chautauqua Hills Farm

     It’s all about Blue Berries today…natures best fruit treat!

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    Today I’ll be talking to Lance Chastain from Chautauqua Hills Farm in Southeast Kansas about his thoughtfully grown Blueberries, Blackberries and Asparagus.  Herbicide-free with organic pest control, this is some of the best produce Kansas has to offer.  We’ll tell you all about the products, how you can make a great family outing and go pick your own, or where you can purchase locally.

    For available picking times, berry availability and directions to the Sedan Kansas Farm, call or email Lance Chastain at 620 249-3369, chastains@cox.net

    Learn more at:  www.chautauquahillsfarm.com

    Good Life Guy Wine of The Week: Gloria Ferrer NV “Va de Vi”

    va de vi bottleVa de Vi is the stylish new méthode champenoise sparkling wine that celebrates our Spanish heritage. This ultra-premium cuvée adds new dimension to our house style. Elegant and refreshing, dry but not too dry, Va de Vi is a classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with just a trace of Muscat. Va de Vi captures the exuberant aromas and luscious flavors of perfectly ripened fruit and reveals them throughout a long, soft finish.  

    Tasting Notes: The wine offers abundant aromas of ripe apple, Asian pear and Bing cherries amid enticing yeasty tones. On the palate, rich flavors of ripe peach, Meyer lemon, fresh berries and vanilla join with creamy textures in a lasting finish.

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    Posted on June 15th, 2010

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    June 19 – Live from Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

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     It’s one of the finest wine events in the world and I’ll be broadcasting live this Saturday!  Follow GoodLifeGuy on Twitter and get updates throughout the week.  I’ll be posting video segments here as well!

    Click here to learn more

    This weeks show will once again be taking place at the Trinchero Family Estates Napa Valley Breakfast.  I’ll be posting updates as the week progresses but one of my guests Saturday is Joel Gott winemaker Alisa Jacobson…join us 9-10 a.m. Central, KNSS 1330AM

    Jeanne Cox  – Trinchero Family Caramel French Toast recipe

    The Good Life Guy Wine of the Week: 2008 The Show Malbec

    the show malbecThe Thieves were hungry to search beyond California for their next varietal, and so headed down to another land of cowboys to Mendoza, Argentina and found the perfect complement to their California Cabernet Sauvignon. The Show Malbec is delicious and yet more distinct than other Argentinian Malbecs on the market, and the Thieves think this package will be even more appealing to the Malbec consumer. Enjoy The Show!

    Wine of the Week Video with Joel Gott

     

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    Posted on June 10th, 2010

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    June 12 – Sam The Cooking Guy, Italian Barbera

    I’ll be in Fayettville Arkansas at the Art of Food and Wine, a great wine event at the Walton Art Center.   I’ll tell you all about it and have some wine highlights for you too.

    Then I’ll be talking to Sam Zien… AKA Sam the Cooking Guy.  You’ve seen him on the Today Show and if you’re a West Coaster on you local TV stations with his aptly named show “Sam The Cooking Guy.”

    467947_cover.inddFast, simple, and really great meals for real people-from Sam the Cooking Guy on his popular television show, Sam Zien shows regular people how to make great meals that are long on taste and short on effort. Sam might not be Michelin rated, but his refreshing approach to cooking with basic ingredients, simple techniques, and equipment almost everyone has at hand makes cooking simple, fun, and satisfying. There’s no foie gras, truffle oil, or papillote involved and it doesn’t matter if you can’t spell “hors d’oeuvre.” There are no fancy techniques or rare ingredients here, just great tasting food that anyone can make.

    Awesome Recipes and Kitchen Shortcuts makes it even easier with simple tricks for preparing great meals on the fly. Turn a roast chicken from the corner deli into a fake pulled pork sandwich. Keep pre-cooked pasta in the freezer and bust out a tub of pre-made pesto for an instant Italian meal.

    www.thecookinguy.com

    The Good Life Guy Wine of the Week: 2007 Vietti Barbera
    07_barbera_asti_tre_vigne[1]Smoke, tar, licorice and amarena cherries are some of the nuances that emerge from the 2007 Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne. Clean, mineral notes frame the long, silky finish. This over-achieving, juicy Barbera is totally delicious and a great value as well, in fact, it is one of Italy’s finest wines for under $20. It is not to be missed. The Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne is made from four parcels in Agliano with vines ranging from 7 to 70+ years (the second selection from the La Crena vineyard). Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012.  Wine Advocate 90pts!

    Pick up a bottle ASAP at Jacob Liquor Exchange on Rock Road today, this one won’t last long!

    Try this with Jamie Stratton’s Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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    Posted on June 2nd, 2010

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    June 5 – “PIG” & Amalaya Malbec

    My first guest is James Villas with his new book; PIG: King of the Southern Table.

    pigThough beef, poultry, and fish all have their place in Southern cuisine, one animal stands snout and shoulders above the rest—the mighty pig. From bacon to barbecue, from pork loin to pork belly, James Villas’s Pig: King of the Southern Table presents the pride of the South in all its glory. 300 mouth-watering recipes range from the basics like sausages, ribs, and ham to creative ideas involving hashes, burgers, gumbos, and casseroles.

    A North Carolina native, Villas doesn’t just provide great pork recipes but also brings the spirit of Southern cooking alive with tasty cultural and historical tidbits and favorite recipes from beloved restaurants like Louis Osteen’s on Pawley’s Island and Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill. With gorgeous full-color photography and recipes from Maryland to Louisiana and everywhere in between, Pig is the definitive take on the South’s favorite animal.

    tastelive logoIn the second half I’ll be telling you all about a web based wine tasting that you can be a part of.  

    Hooray for Rosé! A Virtual Tasting with Paul Gregutt

    Hosted by:  Randall Public Relations 
    Where:  Online at TasteLive.com
    When:  Thursday, June 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m., PDT
    Hashtag: #WARose

    Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week…
    amalaya2008 Amalaya Malbec Blend

    91 Points – Wine Spectator, June 2009
    “Dark, with a core of crushed currant and plum fruit laced with black tea, hoisin sauce and a snappy mineral streak. Ripe, but not overblown, with a racy finish that lets sweet earth and licorice snap notes add length. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat. Drink now through 2010. 15,000 cases made. Smart Buys.”

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