Author Archives: Guy

May 16 – Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Guy

My guests this week are Elisa and Robert Bildner, co-authors with Chef Brian Alberg of “The Berkshires Farm Table cookbook – 125 Homegrown Recipes from the New England Hills.” The Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts are famous for their unique … Continue reading →

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May 9 – Ripe Life Wines

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Guy

My guest this week is Mary McAuley, “clambaker,” sommelier, and culinary school graduate, and the founder of Ripe Life Wines. Mary had an “ah-ha” moment when charged with the task of selecting the wine for a clambake she threw with … Continue reading →

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May 2 – 50 Ways to Love Wine More

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Guy

My guest this week is Jim Laughren Certified Wine Educator (CWE) with his latest book “50 Ways to Love Wine More!” Jim was last featured on The Good Life in February of 2014 with his first book “A Beer Drinker’s Guide … Continue reading →

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Apr 25 – Bakerita & Fine Wine

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Guy

My Cookbook guest this week is Rachel Conners with her new book Bakerita Amazingly delicious and beautiful gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar–free desserts from the popular Bakerita blog Rachel Conners began her blog as a hobby to share baking recipes with friends, but … Continue reading →

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April 18 – Winemaker Ondine Chattan

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Guy

My guest this week is winemaker Ondine Chattan. We first met many years ago while judging at the New World International Wine Competition. Growing up close to wine country in Marin County, California, Ondine Chattan was enthralled with art, science, … Continue reading →

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