May 3 – Traveling Soup Pot, Hollis Bulleit and more…

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Guy

First up is Ms. Mary Chamberlin with her world renowned soup  book “The Traveling Soup Pot.”

Bring the world to your table!

  • Over 100 delectable soups from 25 countries
  • Easy-to-follow recipes from a culinary expert’s special collection
  • Gourmet soups for every taste and budget

Soup, the original comfort food, is a thousand-year-old fare with universal appeal.  Now Mary Chamberlin brings you the authentic tastes of regional soups in easy-to-follow recipes that will fill your kitchen with the flavors, aromas and sensuous colors of distant lands . . . from the Caribbean, Italy, Greece, France, Sweden, China . . . and beyond.

From sumptuous to spicy to spectacular, Mary’s recipes have been gathered from cozy cafes, busy bistros, 3-star restaurants – and even the home kitchens of renowned chefs. The Traveling Soup Pot brings adventure, romance and the touch of a passionate gourmand to your everyday meals.  Mary has created what she calls her “Happy Recipes” for your delight, in the same way she serves her wonderful soups – with love.  Get a copy now.

Learn more about one of my favorite chef/authors and a great gal!


In the second half I’ll be chatting with “The Mistress of Bourbon” Ms. Hollis Bulleit.  She was in town recently and I had the pleasure of tasting and talking Bulleit Bourbon and the fun to be had with one of the finest American Whiskeys available.

Ms. Hollis & GoodLifeGuy

Miss Hollis is a trailblazer in the brown spirits industry; she is the first woman from a bourbon family to represent the brand on a national and global level. She is also one of the first female experts in her field, and has created an innovative teaching method on how to conceptulize the Kentucky bourbon portfolio using her “whiskey matrix”. She has a profound respect for the time it takes to make a quality spirit and believes that it should always be imbibed responsibly.

Hollis is one of the few people in this industry position who has worked at a distillery and has an all-encompassing Master of Whiskey training.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2012 Decoy Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot Cooperage Barrel Aging: 12 Months in 100% French Oak, 35% New.
The 2012 vintage has yielded a lush and appealing expression of Decoy Cabernet with alluring black cherry and raspberry jam aromas, as well as more subtle notes of nutmeg, spice and chocolate. On the palate, lovely layers of raspberry and plum are supported by excellent structure and seamlessly integrated oak.

 

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April 26 – Over the Edge, Midwest Winefest, Torii Mor winery

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Guy

First up is Mark Douglas to talk about the May 10 “Over The Edge” event at the Ambassador Hotel here in Wichita.

Be one of the select few who will rappel from the Ambassador Hotel, one of the tallest buildings in Wichita! Space is limited to 73 participants with no experience required – register today!

You can get your co-workers, friends or family to either go “Over the Edge” or support you to raise $750 in your quest. If your boss has ever sent you over the edge, it’s payback time! By raising money from co-workers you can “Toss Your Boss” or if they’re brave enough, your co-workers can join you as an Edger.

All proceeds from this event will support the Scouting program of the Quivira Council, which serves youth in 30 counties in southern and southeast Kansas with a values based, character development program. Scouts grow in leadership, citizenship, physical fitness and self-confidence as they set goals and achieve them. Your participation in “Over the Edge” as either an Edger, sponsor or by “Tossing Your Boss” will make a difference in the lives of youth and families involved in the Scouting program.

“Over the Edge” is an opportunity to push the limits and experience something unique that you’ll never forget. The amazing views from atop the Ambassador Hotel, the exhilaration you’ll have as you descend 14 stories and then be greeted by family and friends at Base Camp await all Edgers.

Sign up for our May 10th, 2014 “Over The Edge” event NOW!

Then it’s all about The 19th Annual Midwest Winefest Grand Tasting
Learn more here!

2014 Midwest Winefest – Grand Tasting and Auctions, Saturday, April 26th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Century II Exhibition Hall

Dave Carter from the Guadalupe Clinic joins us for some background on the clinic and the fun to be had at the Midwest Winefest Grand Tasting & Auction tonight

Then visiting winemaker Jon Tomaselli from Oregon’s Torii Mor winery joins us to talk about the winery and a couple of the wines he will be pouring at the Midwest Winefest Grand Tasting.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2011 Torii Mor Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Rich aromas of black and red cherries and cranberries, framed by wild mushrooms and notes of earth. Complex on the palate with fruit and earth mingling with a light clove spice.  89 pts – Wine Spectator

 

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April 19 – Charcuteria and more!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Guy

First up is Jeffery Weiss with his new book “Charcuteria – The Soul of Spain.”

Charcutería: The Soul of Spain is the first book to introduce authentic Spanish butchering and meat-curing techniques to the American market. Included are more than 100 traditional Spanish recipes, straightforward illustrations providing easy-to-follow steps for amateur and professional butchers, and gorgeous full-color photography of savory dishes, Iberian countrysides, and centuries-old Spanish cityscapes.

Author Jeffrey Weiss has written an entertaining, extravagantly detailed guide on Spain’s unique cuisine and its history of charcutería, which is deservedly becoming more celebrated on the global stage. While Spain stands cheek-to-jowl with other great cured-meat-producing nations like Italy and France, the charcuterie traditions of Spain are perhaps the least understood of this trifecta. Americans have most likely never tasted the sheer eye-rolling deliciousness that is cured Spanish meats: chorizo, the garlic-and-pimentón-spiked ambassador of Spanish cuisine; morcilla, the family of blood sausages flavoring regional cuisine from Barcelona to Badajoz; and jamón, the acorn-scented, modern-day crown jewel of Spain’s charcutería legacy.

Chef Jeff Weiss

Charcutería: The Soul of Spain is a collection of delicious recipes, uproarious anecdotes, and time-honored Spanish culinary traditions. The author has amassed years of experience working with the cured meat traditions of Spain, and this book will surely become a standard guide for both professional and home cooks.  Order a copy NOW!

 

Then Emily Thengvall, Junior League of Wichita president stops by to talk about a great event!

Junior League of Wichita, Inc. (JLW) will host its second-annual Kitchen Tours: A Pinch of Hope & A Dash of Design on Sunday, May 4th, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at featured homes in Wichita. The upscale event will feature designer kitchens and entertaining spaces.  Proceeds from Kitchen Tours will be used to fund Junior League’s mission of building a better community. Currently, Junior League of Wichita’s focus is on the awareness, intervention, and prevention of child abuse. “Junior League of Wichita is grateful for the community’s support of our inaugural Kitchen Tours event last year,” said Emily Thengvall, Junior League of Wichita president. “Attendees tour amazing kitchens and homes and support the Junior League’s work in the community.”

2014 Kitchen Tours will take place 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance.

 

Last but not least, Wente Family Vineyards 5th generation winemaker Karl Wente joins us to talk about the Midwest Winefest Wine dinner featuring the family wines.  We’ll also be talking about one of the wines at the dinner as well as the Winefest Grandtasting; the 2012 Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay.  Learn more here!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2012 Wemte Riva Ranch Chardonnay
This medium-bodied Chardonnay has a rich, golden color and aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, honey, cinnamon and light floral notes, balanced by subtle oak, butter and vanilla from barrel aging. It has a round mouthfeel and a long, fruity finish.
Get the details on this great wine here! 

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April 12 – LIVE from Pebble Beach Food & Wine

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Guy

This Saturday I will be broadcasting LIVE from the Pebble Beach Food & Wine event!

Pebble Beach Food & Wine is the premier epicurean lifestyle event on the West Coast, matching 250 acclaimed wineries and 75 celebrity chefs to create a hedonistic four-day destination on one of the most picturesque strips of coastline in the world. Throughout the weekend you’ll enjoy intimate access to the pinnacle of culinary and wine talent at wine tastings, cooking demos, and some of the most exclusive, unique dining opportunities available in the world.

Learn more and come join in the FUN  www.pbfw.com

 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Something cool from the event!

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April 5 – Pizza at Home & Grgich Hills wines

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Guy

Looking forward to finally getting Ruth Gresser on the show to talk about her latest effort; “Kitchen Workshop – Pizza, Hands-on Cooking Lessons from Making Amazing Pizza at Home.”

With help from Kitchen Workshop—Pizza you’ll be a pizza expert in no time! This easy-to-navigate book is a complete curriculum for making your own pizza using a regular home oven. Level 1 begins with the basics, including seven variations on the tomato-cheese pizza and recipes for doughs, including a gluten-free pizza dough. Level 2 moves to the classics and showcases all of the hits, including Pizza Margherita, Pizza Quatro Formaggi—and even a Calzone. Level 3 is filled with original pizza recipes from Ruth’s award winning Washington, D.C. restaurants. In levels 4, 5, 6 & 7, you’ll learn how to take your pizza to the next level with lessons on sauces, protein toppings, vegetable toppings, fruit toppings, and more,

From dough to delicious, Kitchen Workshop—Pizza is sure to inspire both novice and expert home chefs in the timeless tradition of pizza making.

Ruth Gresser

Ruth Gresser is the owner of Pizzeria Paradiso and Birreria Paradiso in Washington DC. She has appeared in The Washington Post Magazine and The Washington Business Journal, and she has done demonstrations for The Smithsonian Institute. Gresser is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and the Board of Directors for Women Chefs and Restaurateurs.    www.eatyourpizza.com

Then Jacqueline Milburn, Western Divisional Manager for Grgich Hills joins us to talk about her visit to Wichita for the Midwest Winefest, the winery, and this week’s wine of the week.

Good Life Guys Wine of the Week:
2010 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Following the classic style that Miljenko “Mike” Grgich established when we began in 1977, we did not allow the Chardonnay to undergo malolactic fermentation, crafting a wine that is alive with delicious acidity. The wine’s crisp, yet rich, flavors of tropical fruit, white peaches and hint of mineral are perfect for fresh seafood, roasted chicken, grilled pork, or creamy cheeses.

Time in oak……Fermented and aged 10 months
French oak: 60% neutral barrels, 40% new barrels
Production……..25,853 cases (12/750 ml.)
Blend …………….100% Chardonnay

 Pick up a bottle at Jacob Liquor Exchange and join us!

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