My first guest this week is Chef Gaz Oakley a UK based Chef that is rocking the world with his creative veggie recipes. His latest book is Plants Only Kitchen – Over 70 Delicious, Super Simple, Powerful & Protein-Packed Recipes for Busy People. Get a copy NOW!
Plants-Only Kitchen offers an explosion of flavor, with more than 70 vegan recipes that work around your lifestyle. With symbols flagging whether recipes are high-protein, take less than 15 minutes, or are suitable for meal prep and batch cooking, Plants-Only Kitchen explains how best to make a vegan diet work for you. No fuss, no fancy ingredients – just fantastic food using plants, only. Gaz Oakley (aka @avantgardevegan) has amassed well over a million followers on social media with his exciting vegan dishes, which emphasize that a plant-based diet doesn’t mean missing out on taste. In Plants-Only Kitchen, Gaz’s recipes are easier than ever before – following his step-by-step instructions, tips and advice, anyone can cook great vegan food.
Gaz Oakley is passionate about vegan cooking. He became a chef in Cardiff, UK, at the age of 15. Inspired to follow a healthier lifestyle, he decided to change his diet and go vegan. Using the techniques he had learned working as a professional chef, he started devising beautiful, innovative vegan dishes. His Instagram and youtube channel @avantgardevegan has been phenomenally successful. His books Vegan 100 and Vegan Christmas were instant hits worldwide. Subscribe to Chef Gaz’ You Tube Channel
Later in the program I’ll be telling you about a great way to pre-order from the all new Elderslie Farm “Family Menu” for curbside pickup at the Farm’s Creamery. You can also pre-order and pickup fresh Elderslie Farm cheese too!
Then it’s all about Vineyard 7 & 8 and Correlation Winery with Estate Director and Associate Winemaker Wesley Steffens.
Following their appreciation and enjoyment of fine wine, Launny and Weezie Steffens journeyed to the Napa Valley in search of a great estate they could call their own. After a persistent and thorough search throughout the Napa Valley, in 1999 they purchased the forty-acre property atop Spring Mountain that is now Vineyard 7 & 8. The Steffen’s Son Wesley if now playing a major role in the success of this magnificent wine producer! Vineyard7and8.com Instagram Follow Vineyard 7 & 8 on Face Book
Wesley’s journey in the Napa Valley began in 2001 after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. Spending nearly two years working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry, Wesley focused on expanding upon his passion for food and wine. In 2002 Wes began as a harvest intern at Harlan Estate Winery where he gained a deep appreciation and understanding of the winemaking process. After four years as a member of the winemaking team at Harlan Estate and BOND Estates wineries, Wes’ journey then led him up Spring Mountain to Vineyard 7 & 8 where he took the reins of his family’s dream.
Surrounded by a word-class team, including Winemaker Martha McClellan, Wes’ role as the winery’s Estate Director and Associate Winemaker allows him to focus on the constant quest for not only the utmost in wine quality but also growing the awareness of the brand and providing a premiere guest experience.
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Good Life Guy’s Wines of the week:
2013 vineyard 7 & 8 Correlation Cabernet
The 2013 Correlation Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a very rich, concentrated nose, beautiful color, and wonderful structure in which to develop. The only wine crafted from multiple vineyard sources, the Correlation was built to represent the relationship between vintner and grower.
2014 Correlation Winery Cabernet
The 2014 Correlation Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. The fruit is sourced from two estate vineyards farmed on top of Spring Mountain, as well as the Beckstoffer Melrose Vineyard in Rutherford, CA. Martha McClellan and Wesley Steffens worked in tandem to craft this inaugural release. The resulting wine shows very focused yet fresh and vibrant aromatics, polished tannins with great tension, smooth texture throughout the wine ending with a very pleasing and lengthy finish. This wine will drink very well upon release, as well will continue to reward with aging in the cellar for many years to come.