My first guest this week is Jaime Lovell.  We meet at the Murray’s Cheese Counter at the Andover Dillons several weeks ago.

Jaime asked the cheese gal behind the counter about Memolette, a very tasty cheese with an interesting production twist.  I told her that she and I are the only ones in the store who know how Memolette is made and the conversation began.  Jamie is a cheese lover, but more importantly she makes cheese…YAK cheese.  Of course that begs the questions where does one get YAK milk here in Kansas.  Easy answer, she raises YAKS.  Along with other wild life at her farm in Rock Kansas affectionately called “The Dancing Yak“.

Jaime says: “The first time I discovered yaks I was hooked. I knew that this was the direction I wanted to take my life. Raising an animal that has a small footprint on the environment, amazing fiber, and is the healthiest red meat out there. We branched out and now we are raising yaks, American Guinea Hogs, free range chickens and ducks.”

We will be tasting some fine cheese made from Yak milk as well as some Memolette.  Don’t forget, January 20 is not only the Super Bowl but it’s also National Cheese Day…celebrate appropriately.

Later in the program “The Pie Queen” Beth Bower joins us to talk about National Pie Day January 23. Beth’s book in conjunction with the KPTS special Pie Ways Kansas Style is selling great and many asked how to get a copy.  You can still support and donate to KPTS and get a copy of the book as well as the DVD.  You can drop a note to Beth at: beth@goodlifeguy.com or you can visit Spears here in Wichita, Carriage Crossing in Yoder or the Inman Harvest Cafe in Inman.

 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
2016 Pendulum Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley Washington
Alluring aromatics of black pepper, charred oak, and dark berries introduce notes of van cherry, red apple, and sweet fresh tobacco on the palate. Medium-bodied and balanced with a supple tannic structure.  Pair with grilled meats, vegetables, or simply enjoy by the glass.  Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Verdot,
2% Malbec

Wine Spectator 90/100
Sleek and well-defined, with expressive black cherry and savory spice flavors that finish with polished tannins. Drink now through 2023.  #82 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018
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