My guest this week is Barbara Magro, author of “Recipes to Remember.”
Part epicurean travel memoir, part cookbook, the author writes about her traditional Italian upbringing and the choices she made for her life after witnessing the roles of the women in her family. Searching for adventures to feed her soul outside of wife, mother and cook, her advertising sales career brings her around the globe where she experiences multiple cultures, world class food and becomes an adventurous epicure. It wasn’t until her mother was diagnosed with dementia in 2006 and her father was lovingly transitioning into becoming the primary caretaker, that the author realized she never learned to cook the homemade Italian food with which she was raised. With a sense of urgency, she pursued writing them down before they would be lost forever. Following the memoir, the author provides the mouthwatering recipes that her mother prepared for her family for over 50 years, including holiday specialties. “Recipes to Remember” is a heartwarming journey around the globe in search of what she yearns for, only to return home to find it. 50% of all profits will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. www.recipestoremember.net
Chris Benziger
In the second half I’ll be talking to Chris Benziger from Benziger Family winery in Sonoma. Chris will be here in Wichita April 20 to host the AIWF Midwest Winefest dinner at Wichita Country Club. Chris has been here for the Winefest many times in the past, but it’s been awhile. Chef Damian Lehman at the Country Club is going all out this year to showcase the great new releases from the Benziger family. My wife Beth and I will be hosting the Benziger dinner, it’s filling up fast, come join us! Learn more about the dinners associated with this years Midwest Winefest at www.midwestwinefest.com
Learn more about Chris and his winemaking family at www.benziger.com
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
The Wines of Benziger Family
