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If you have been following The Good Life you will certainly remember hearing from one of my favorite guests Rick Rodgers. Rick has been on the program more than anyone else and it’s usually this time of year. Why you say? Rick is truly Mr. Thanksgiving and Mr. Christmas. He has produced some of the most widely used holiday books and continues to dazzle the kitchen world with amazing recipes, not only in his own books but on those that he co-authors.
From his web site, www.rickrodgers.com:
Through his work as a food writer, cookbook author and ghostwriter, cooking teacher, and media guest chef, Rick Rodgers reaches countless cooks every day. He is the author of over forty cookbooks on a wide range of subjects including the bestsellersThanksgiving 101 andFondue, IACP Cookbook Award winner The Chelsea Market Cookbook, and nominees Kaffeehaus andThe Carefree Cook. Arbiter of culinary taste Williams-Sonoma has chosen Rick to write a dozen titles in their various cookbook lines. His recipes have also appeared in Food and Wine, Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Bon Appétit, and literally dozens of his creations are onepicurious.com. Rick is known for his behind-the-scenes work on other people’s cookbooks, providing everything from recipe testing to writing to editing.
Rick Rodgers has taught numerous classes on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday meals and is the author of the best-selling Thanksgiving 101 and Christmas 101. Not surprising, as Rick is one of the busiest and most versatile people in the food business.We’ll talk about the holidays and cooking, but it will really be a chance to hear “This is Your Life…Rick Rodgers!”
In the second half I’ll be talking to Lisa Williams, the gal behind Milk & Honey Candles; Small batch, hand-poured, soy wax candles have a long burn time and are crafted with eco-friendly materials & beautiful phthalate-free fragrance. www.milkandhoneycandles.com
Lisa Says: “My passion for candles goes back to childhood. I always wanted all the candles lit in the house because I loved the soft glow and warm ambience they created. For years now, candle making has been a hobby. With much enthusiasm, I was excited to announce Milk + Honey Candles was officially in business in June of 2013. Something that I have always envisioned but never had to the time to pursue until now. It brings me great joy to share my craft and love for pairing candle making and aromatherapy.
Lisa making candles right here in the flat lands of Kansas
In my home the fragrances I blend take me to a moment in time that is symbolic and reminiscent of the past. Styling your home with a signature fragrance is warm and inviting. Mixed with your personal decor style, a fragrant scent can bring the atmosphere to a new level. This is why soy candles are so wonderful; their scent throw fills your home and will last for hours. I invite you to try my aromatic natural soy candles and look forward to hearing from you about your experience.”
Warmest Wishes,
Lisa Williams
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
NV Veuve Clicquot
The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot, while a touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine. Well-knit and balanced, with vibrant acidity framing hints of blackberry, white cherry, biscuit, honey and candied lemon zest. Offers a lightly smoky finish. Wine Enthusiast & Wine Spectator both – 90 points!
This would be a great celebratory bottle for the Thanksgiving Table…pick up some at Jacob Liquor Exchange