My first guest this week is Tessa Kiros, with her new book “Now & Then – A Collection of Recipes for Always.”
This is beloved food writer Tessa Kiros’s definitive reflection on a lifetime of cooking and eating.
With characteristic generosity of spirit, Tessa invites us into her kitchen to share what she’s cooking now: an exciting blend of new discoveries and enduring favorites that connect the threads of her life. While the Tuscan countryside has been Tessa’s home for more than 20 years, her culinary influences are wonderfully diverse: her childhood in South Africa, travels to Mexico and New Orleans as a young adult, frequent visits to family in Thailand and Greece, all overlaid with a growing appreciation for lighter, more grounded plant-focused eating.
This quintessential collection of more than 150 new recipes is accompanied by Tessa’s personal reflections and favorite food memories. Longtime fans will rejoice in her best work yet, and aspiring young cooks will quickly discover how and why she has redefined the modern cookbook. Part memoir, part travel guide, part food odyssey, Now & Then provides endless inspiration for recipes that reflect Tessa’s culinary past, present and future.
Food writer Tessa Kiros’ upbringing and lifelong wanderlust has seen her collect culinary experiences from all over the world. Born in London to a Finnish mother and Greek-Cypriot father, she grew up in South Africa. After many years travelling and working she settled with her husband Giovanni in Italy, where they raised daughters Yasmine and Cassia. She divides her time today between Italy and Greece. Now & Then is her eleventh cookbook. Learn more here!
Later I’ll be talking to my good friend Don Cary, entrepreneur extraordinaire. Don is the founder of All Things Barbeque (atbbq.com) and the creator and owner of Yoder Smokers built here in Kansas. The consummate business man, Don is always looking for ways to expand his business here in Wichita and continues to provide the most used competition barbecue smokers by top winners in the USA.
Good Life Guy & Don Cary at ATBBQ
Don and wife Kathy are the power and leadership of ATBBQ in Delano (818 W Douglas Avenue) and have now opened a new location on the West side of Wichita at 5215 W. Central. Now there are two locations for the outdoor cooking enthusiast to find everything from outdoor kitchens, the leading outdoor cooking appliances, seasonings, spices, rubs, cutlery, patio furniture and so much more. ATTBBQ is the grilling mecca, for anyone! Visit either location and sign up for the weekly email postings. The staff Chef Tom Jackson posts numerous recipes and high quality how-to videos. www.atbbq.com for more information and to sign up for the Ultimate Holliday Giveaway for a chance to win over $10,000 in prizes. Follow ATTBBQ on Facebook!
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2021 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel
Intense aromatics of currant and plum are complemented by savory notes of black olive, anise and allspice. A bright entry of briary black raspberry gives way to a bold palate of supple, lively tannins and a powerful, lingering finish. Pair with rich and meaty short ribs, braised pork belly, or gnocchi gorgonzola. Blend: 83% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante, 4% Mixed Reds. ABV15%
Wine Spectator 92
Plush in texture, this Zin is generous with blackberry and cherry flavors that draw in accents of briar patch, black pepper and toasty cinnamon as it finishes with zesty tannins. Drink now.