May 10 – LIVE from FrontGate, LODGE cookware and more

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Guy

Trent Banister of FrontGate

I’m broadcasting LIVE from one of the coolest new East side developments in Wichita. FrontGate by Hutton Development is an exceptional community of 38 patio homes that are designed for upscale effortless living with most all maintenance and upkeep taken care of.  Features will include granite counter tops, basements and high roof lines. A clubhouse  “lifestyle center” will include a kitchen and gathering space for use by residents, as well as a fitness center.

FrontGate is located between on the south side of Central between Greenwich and 127th Street East, you can learn more about this new community here.

During the broadcast I’ll be talking to Mark Kelly PR and Advertising Manager for Lodge Manufacturing Company, the sole domestic manufacturer of Foundry Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware and the oldest family-owned cookware company in the country. Learn about Lodge here.

We will be telling you all about a new book from Lodge…”Cast Iron Nation – Great American Cooking from Coast to Coast.”

Cast-iron skillets, pots, and Dutch ovens are enjoying a surge in popularity among cookware users all across America, and no wonder: it’s inexpensive, long lasting, eco-friendly, sustainable, versatile, and healthy! It’s no longer just for the camper or cowboy-today, it’s a staple piece of cookware in any kitchen helmed by a cook who loves good food.

Lodge Cast Iron Nation provides 200 recipes curated from Lodge’s very own network of high-profile chefs and cast-iron cookware fans from around the country. Focused on American regional cuisine, it’s packed with a diverse array of recipes-everything from appetizers to desserts and everything in-between. The book reveals the movement behind the resurgence in cast iron’s popularity, showcasing exciting new flavor combinations from popular chefs (like John Currence, Lidia Bastianich, Mark Bittman and Peter Kaminsky) and highlighting the cookware’s relevance for today’s cooks, who are increasingly concerned with issues of sustainability, health, and expense when it comes to their food choices.

Packed with classic regional casseroles, soups and stews, new twists on old favorites, plus desserts from the icebox and the oven-this cookbook proves that cast iron isn’t just for cornbread. And with in-depth information on how to use and care for cast iron plus surprising tricks and tips-direct from Lodge fans-this cookbook is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of cast-iron cookware.  Get a copy NOW!

May is Rose’ month at Jacob Liquor Exchange!

Good Life Guy’s Wines of the Week:
Two easy drinking dry style pink wines perfect for HOT weather 🙂 

2013 Triennes Rosé, Provence France
62% Cinsault, 18% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 5% Merlot all stainless fermented.  This blush wine is made from grapes pressed following only a very brief period of skin contact. It results in a rosé of a very light pink color. An aromatic nose of red fruits and candy is followed by a round, harmonious and seamless palate. This wine will seduce you by its freshness and elegance. This wine has the harmony and elegance that has earned world-wide appreciation of the rosés of Provence

2013 Cross Barn by Paul Hobbs Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Produced using hand-harvested fruit from carefully selected vineyards within the Sonoma Coast appellation. 100% Pinot Noir Fermented with selected yeasts, No malolactic fermentation, 80% fermented in tank; 20% in neutral oak barrels bottled unfined. A beautiful light rose quartz color, this Rosé of Pinot Noir emerges from the glass with scents of summertime stone fruits. Bright and refreshing, the dry palate offers white peach, rose hips and grapefruit. Citrus and a touch of salinity create a mouth-watering finish.

NOTE to SELF:  You can taste both of these wines Saturday May 10 between 2-6:00 p.m. at Jacob Liquor Exchange at North Rock Road and 29th St. North…and it’s FREE!

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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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