Oct 17 – This Week’s Show

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Guy

This week I’ll be chatting with Susi Gott Séguret about her latest book “Adirondack Appetite – 150 recipe3s for Cabin, Camp & Beyond.” This is Susi’s 4th appearance on The Good Life!

Rustic Adirondack Cookbook of Mountain Recipes, Campfire Cooking & Seasonal Wilderness Living…

Bring the flavors of the Adirondacks into your kitchen! Whether you’re tucked into a lakeside cabin, gathered around a crackling campfire, or simply longing for the peace of the North Country, Adirondack Appetite invites you to experience the rich culinary traditions of one of America’s most beloved mountain regions.

More than just a cookbook, this is a journey into Adirondack living—where food, nature, and heritage come together in every meal. Inspired by the legacy of the Great Camps and the rhythms of mountain life, author Susi Seguret blends rustic recipes, regional flavors, and cultural storytelling into a collection that celebrates the wild beauty of Upstate New York.

From hearty trail meals to cozy cabin comfort food, each dish reflects the seasonal ingredients, foraging traditions, and outdoor cooking heritage of the Adirondacks.

Inside You’ll Discover:
• Rustic Adirondack recipes rooted in local traditions
• Campfire cooking & outdoor meal ideas for hikers and adventurers
• Seasonal dishes featuring wild mushrooms, berries, and forest ingredients
• Hearty comfort food perfect for cabins, lodges, and home kitchens
• Stories and reflections on Adirondack history, conservation, and culture
• Stunning photography capturing mountain landscapes and food

Adirondack Appetite stands apart from typical cookbooks by blending:
• Wilderness cooking + refined rustic cuisine
• Place-based storytelling + practical recipes
• Traditional techniques + modern flavor inspiration

From huckleberry pancakes at sunrise to wild mushroom risotto after a day on the trail, this cookbook invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and cook with intention.
If you love Adirondack recipes, campfire meals, rustic cooking, or seasonal cuisine, this book will become a cherished companion in your kitchen and beyond.

Order your copy today!

Susi Gott Segurét honed her culinary expertise during a 20-year trek around Europe, obtaining a diploma in gastronomy from the Cordon Bleu and the Université de Reims. Founder and director of the Seasonal School of Culinary Arts, she is passionate about taste and how it extends from our palate into our daily lives. In the twelve years since its inception, she has employed over 60 chefs, beverage experts and growers to share their intimate knowledge of the ingredients they use to tickle the palate. Editor of 7 cookbooks, and contributor to several others, Susi has written extensively on a variety of culinary ventures for diverse publications. She is the author of Appalachian Appetite, Cooking with Truffles, and Child of the Woods. Learn more about Susi
Follow Susi on Facebook and Instagram Other sites to visit:
The Quintessential Table
Asheville Wine Experience
Asheville Truffle Experience

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Something FUN for around the camp fire!
2025 Salimare Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 
Fresh, savored, intriguing wine. Scents of Mediterranean maquis, citrus fruit and white flowers give way to a lively mineral note. Fresh and savored, surprisingly soft and balanced, it persists on the palate a long time with fine fruity aromas and a iodine hint. 100% Vermentino ABV13% Vinous 91 – WE89

Pairings: Seafood dishes, light Mediterrean cuisine, pasta with clams and bottarga

100% Vermentino – Available at @jacobliquorexchange on North Rock Road

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Oct 10 – PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Sara Haas with Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! The Ultimate Pizza Cookbook with over 75 fresh ideas for Every Pizza Night

You don’t need fancy equipment or expensive ingredients to create delicious pizza at home. All you need is the right recipe, a good attitude and a smoking hot oven.

Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! leads you through the basics with step-by-step instructions as well tips and tricks to help you create awesome pizza every time. Plus you’ll get over 75 pizza recipes, all easy to make and all delicious.
From quick and easy pizza recipes to creative and fun flavor combinations as well as veggie-forward and healthy-ish pizzas, Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! contains plenty of ideas for your next pizza night. Gluten-free and vegan options as well as multiple recipes for doughs and sauces make it easy to mix and match.
Expect plenty of fun and flavor too! Pizza recipes in the book include:

  • Spicy Southwest with black beans and salsa
  • Sun-dried tomato, feta cheese, kalamata olives and spinach
  • Grilled Vegetable
  • Roasted Tomato Margarita
  • Sauteed Garlic Greens
  • Giardienara and Spinach
  • Peach and Jalapeno
  • Pistachio Chimichurri and ricotta
  • Potato and Sausage
  • Spicy Shrimp
  • Pulled Pork and Cabbage Slaw
  • Chorizo and corn

I’m Sara, a food and nutrition expert based in Chicago, Illinois. I work as a freelance food photographer, recipe developer, writer, public speaker and consultant dietitian/chef. My work has been featured in Eating Well Magazine, Shape Magazine, Allrecipes, The Kitchn, Simply Recipes, Parents Magazine, U.S.A. Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Epicurious, BabyCenter, O Magazine and Today’s Dietitian Magazine. I am the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! Cookbook and co-author of The Fertility Foods Cookbook. And my newest cookbook, Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! released in 2024!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week: A great value perfect for Pizza night!
2021 California Press Red Blend
Crafted from a bold union of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2021 California Press Red Blend pours a rich garnet hue and unveils layers of blackberry, black cherry, and plum entwined with vanilla spice and mocha. Plush on the palate with dark cherry, cocoa, and toasted cedar, it finishes juicy with smooth tannins and a whisper of pepper—an effortlessly sophisticated California red.
58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petite Sirah, and 4% Malbec. ABV14.5%

Wine Enthusiast 92
This wine is big, rich, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla spice, dried florals, and dried herbs on the nose. The flavors on the palate are ripe dark cherry, pomegranate, cream soda, interlaced with bittersweet chocolate, allspice, and a juicy long finish. Pair with BBQ, anything from the grill

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Oct 3 – Michael David Winery & “Hallowwine”

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Darcy Dayton from Michael David Winery in Lodi. Darcy will be in Wichita later in October for the AIWF “Hallowwine” party at The Museum of World Treasures.

Michael David Winery
Experience one of Lodi’s most iconic wine destinations at Michael David Winery, a sixth-generation, family-owned winery known for its bold wines, welcoming atmosphere, and deep agricultural roots. Located in the heart of Lodi wine country, the winery offers award-winning wines alongside memorable experiences for visitors of all ages.

Enjoy a casual tasting at the standing bars, unwind on the patio, or relax by the scenic pond. Beyond wine tasting, guests can explore the on-site Farm Café serving breakfast and lunch, browse the Bakery + Fruit Stand, and enjoy seasonal offerings from the outdoor Bistro kitchen.

Family-friendly and dog-friendly, the property features a playground, open outdoor spaces, and a laid-back setting that encourages guests to linger and explore. Every wine is sustainably grown under the Lodi Rules program, reflecting the winery’s commitment to responsible farming and exceptional quality.

Why Visit Michael David Winery?

  • Award-winning wines including Freakshow, Misfits & Mavens, and classic varietals
  • Family-owned and operated for six generations
  • Casual wine tastings in a welcoming setting
  • Scenic outdoor spaces with patio and pond views
  • On-site Farm Café, Bakery + Fruit Stand, and Bistro kitchen
  • Sustainably grown wines certified under Lodi Rules
  • Family-friendly playground and open outdoor areas
  • Dog-friendly property

A Legacy Rooted in Lodi

The Phillips family has been farming in Lodi since the 1860s, building a legacy that spans more than 150 years. What began as a roadside fruit stand evolved into a bonded winery in 1984 when fifth-generation grape growers and brothers Michael and David Phillips transformed the family’s farming heritage into one of California’s most recognizable wine brands. Today, the sixth generation continues that tradition, carrying forward a commitment to sustainable farming, community involvement, and innovative winemaking. Deeply connected to the land they call home, the family remains dedicated to preserving Lodi’s agricultural heritage for future generations.

Darcy Dayton is the South Central Regional Sales Manager at Michael David Winery, overseeing markets including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas.
Prior Experience: Sales Manager at Glazer’s Distributors in Dallas, Texas
Education: University of Oklahoma. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area 

If you want to meet Darcy and taste a bunch of Freakshow and Misfits & Mavens wines visit www.aiwfwichita.org  Costumes and FUN encouraged.

 

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Sip Society Collective

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Kristi Mayfield founder of SipSocietyCollective.com
The #1 network for high-impact women transforming wine into a Social Power Skill.

Cover photo

“With 20+ years in corporate sales leadership and international business development, I’ve learned how powerful wine can be—whether you’re closing a deal, hosting a client dinner, or stepping into a room where impressions matter. I move through wine lists with clarity and confidence, not because I know everything, but because I know how to navigate them with intention.”

“That’s why I created WINE WIZE: to take the fear out of wine and give women the tools, language, and confidence to own every room they walk into.”

“My corporate background meets my wine expertise to bring you education that’s real, relevant, and rooted in creating unforgettable experiences—whether personal or professional. Wine doesn’t have to be intimidating. – It can be your advantage.”

Kristi Mayfield is a wine educator, podcaster, and entrepreneur based in Fort Worth, Texas, best known as the founder of WINE WIZE and the Sip Society Collective.

  • Education & Credentials: She holds a WSET Level 3 (WSET III) award in wines and an MBA.

  • Entrepreneurship: She created WINE WIZE and Sip Society Collective to provide custom wine education and build personal and professional confidence through wine. Her programs focus on transforming wine knowledge into a practical “social power skill” for networking, business dining, and career development, particularly targeting high-impact women and professionals. 

  • Media & Podcasting: She serves as the host of the Everyday Sommelier podcast and actively shares wine education content and frameworks via blogging and vlogging. 

  • Prior Professional Experience: Alongside her work in the wine and hospitality education space, she has an extensive corporate background including experience as a global sales leader in marine, oil and gas, and defense business development.
  • Find Kristi on Facebook and Instagram

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
One of the top white wines from last weeks Judgement of Wichita…
2024 Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages
Grapes come from parcels within the Mâconnais area of Burgundy, yielding the highest-quality fruit of the harvest. Vineyard soils have a high percentage of chalk and limestone, which imparts mineral character and nuance. Mâcon-Villages is vinified with no oak contact to retain the elegant aromas and clean, fresh character that this region is prized for.  The wine shows floral, apple and citrus aromas and flavors, with mineral notes; a classic expression of Chardonnay from this appellation. ABV13% TP91

Available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on Rock Road

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Sep 19 – 101 Things to do with Pasta

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Donna Kelly with her latest book “101 Things To Do With PASTA”

This new cookbook from Donna Kelly has 101 achievable and flavorful recipes using pasta.

“A comprehensive collection of pasta recipes that answers the question, ‘What else can I make with pasta?’”—Library Journal

“A good choice for beginner chefs who want to make sure their menus will appeal to a wide range of eaters.”—Booklist

The recipes in this compact cookbook are ideal for home cooks seeking to make easy, economical, and nourishing family-friendly meals, including gluten-free options. Pasta is the perfect delivery system for healthy ingredients like leafy greens, lean meats, beans, or fish. It’s also a healthy comfort food and one of the most affordable meal options on shelves.

You’ll find chapters on Brunching and Lunching, Sassy Salads, Weeknight Pastabilities, Company’s Coming, Veggie Delights, Baked Pasta Dishes, and Around the World. Easy-to-prepare recipes such as Spinach Artichoke Orzo, Confetti Pasta Salad, Tuna Noodle Skillet, Creamy Shrimp Tagliatelle, Butternut Sage Rigatoni, Million Dollar Spaghetti Pie, and Greek Isles Chicken Orzo Skillet will delight pasta lovers and satisfy the whole family.
Along with a new design, the book is now a concealed spiral-bound flexi paperback.

Have you ever said “What else can I make with pasta?”  If you have, you need this book!

Donna Kelly, a food fanatic and recipe developer, is the author of over 25 cookbooks including Quesadillas, French Toast, Burritos, 101 Things to Do With a Tortilla, and 101 Things to Do With an Air Fryer. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2022 Oakridge OZV Estate Old Vine Zinfandel from LODI
Aromas of blackberry and bing cherry with ample dark fruits on the palate, accented by notes of vanilla bean and cinnamon spice. Approachable and smooth with a rich mouthfeel.  Blend: 84% Zinfandel, 7% Rubired, 6% Petite Sirah, 3% Malbec  ABV14.5%

94 Wine Enthusiast
This wine is vibrant, with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, clove, black tea, violet and toasted vanilla on the nose. Flavors on the palate are red currant, black strawberry and blood orange zest, layered with peach, allspice, Key lime-vanilla cream and a supple, dry and jammy finish. Pair with smoked brisket in barbecue sauce.

 

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