May 18 – Raising Chickens. Hope Family Wines

First up is Bud Wood from Murray McMurray Hatchery joins us with his new book “Chickens in Five Minutes a Day.”
www.mcmurrayhatchery.com

Having chickens has never been so easy and fun.  This from-zero-to-go guide to raising a flock of chickens in your backyard gives you the easiest route to amazing fresh eggs and tried-and-true short cuts so tending chickens is a snap.  McMurray Hatchery has been sending out hardy, healthy and terrific birds for home flocks for nearly 100 years and is one of the biggest and best names in the industry. It ships more than two million chickens and other fowl each year. With this comes knowledge on how to raise fun and productive chickens the easy way, from simple feeding to the best coops to easy watering, hygiene, and pest control.
Raising chickens is one of the most fun and rewarding home farm activities you can share with your family. The great flavor of the eggs, as reflected by the bright orange color of the yokes, is unrivalled by those found in supermarkets. Chickens are also great pets, fun to watch and have around. Now it’s easier than ever with the smart techniques and approaches prescribed by one of America’s best hatcheries.  Note: This book only covers chickens for eggs, not for meat.   Order a copy NOW!

Marty Johnson

Then Marty Johnson joins us from Johnson’s Garden Center (who sells all you need to get started raising chickens) to talk “chickens” and more.  We’ll tell you all about “Marty’s Acre” – Spring Gardening, and all the fun to be had at any of the three Johnson’s locations in Wichita.  They also carry an extensive line of beer and winemaking equipment 🙂

www.johnsonsgarden.com

Last but not least Austin Hope of Hope family

The Hope family arrived in Paso Robles in 1978 in search of land and new opportunity. As they’ve planted vineyards, grown grapes and made wine over the past 30 years, Paso Robles has become a viticulture region of significance, capable of producing world-class wines. As one of the pioneering families of this distinctive wine community, the Hope family is dedicated to sustainable farming and making wines that are delicious, accessible and memorable. Still family-owned and operated, Hope Family Wines now makes five individual brands: Liberty School, Treana, Candor, Troublemaker and Austin Hope.  www.hopefamilywines.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
NV Trouble Maker Red Blend

Troublemaker combines elegance and power. Dark ruby in color, it displays robust aromas of ripe black cherry, anilla, nutmeg and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel. Vibrant flavors of red berries and strawberry are layered with pepper, cocoa and anise. Displaying structure and balance, it will age beautifully.

Blend: 50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Zinfandel and 10 % Petite Sirah

Appellation: Central Coast

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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May 11 – An Apple a Day and SOMM

I just love apples…so many varieties and some many fun and healthy things to do with them. If you feel the same, you’re going to love this show. My first guest is Milissa Pettitto, Co-Author with Karen Berman of “An Apple a Day – 365 Recipes with Creative Crafts, Fun Facts and 12 Recipes from Celebrity Chefs Inside!”

Melissa Petitto is a registered dietician and personal chef with an A-list clientele that includes Lucy Liu, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Christy Turlington. After studying at Johnson & Wales University – where she received the top honor of Apprentice Cuisinier – Petitto worked in the test kitchen at Cooking Light magazine. This is her first book.

Taking something classic and giving it a new twist, An Apple a Day is a fresh, daily cookbook, filled to the brim with 365 apple recipes carefully selected to reflect the holidays, seasons, and months of the year (Pumpkin-Apple Soup in October; Grilled Turkey Burger with Apple-Chipotle Sauce in July), as well as current culinary trends and decorating projects. Different from other apple cookbooks on the market, this extensive collection of recipes will go far beyond the tried and true apple dishes, to include novel recipes for savory meals such as Risotto with Apples and Crêpes, salads such as Thai-Style Pork Belly with Apples; cocktails such as Frozen Apple Daiquiri—and so much more. Nor will traditional favorites be neglected; the book will offer multiple ways to make applesauce, baked apples, pies, tarts, muffins, crisps, pastries and cookies. The recipes in the book will be accompanied by crafty, room decor and ambience-enhancing projects such as seasonal centerpieces and apple-scented candles, designed for a delightful, multi-sensory apple experience.

Notes on apple varieties will instruct on picking the perfect apple for any occasion and sidebars will be used to reflect interesting apple stats, tales from literature and folklore, pairing tips, and surprising apple fun facts. Also sprinkled throughout are quotations and favorite apple recipes shared by some of today’s popular celebrity chefs, reflecting a variety of different cultures and styles of cuisine, such as Michael Gilligan and Ian Kittichai. See, smell, and best of all taste for yourself, hundreds of ways to enjoy one of the world’s most versatile fruits of all time.

Later in the show I’ll be telling you all about a super fun wine event that you won’t want to miss. Writer/Director Jason Wise joins us to talk about his Documentary “SOMM” (slang for Sommelier).
Make reservations today!

 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2011 Morgan “Metallico” Un-oaked Chardonnay

Metallico is Chardonnay in the purest form, without an overlay of oak or malo lactic fermentation to mask any of its fruit expression. Aromatics, intense fruit character and bright acidity are the goals here.

Metallico’s aromatics are intense with pear, lemon-lime and nectarine. The palate has ripe fruit flavors of honeysuckle, peach and citrus. Crisp, food-friendly acidity keeps this special wine refreshing and bright.

Getyasum…at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road in Wichita Kansas!

 

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May 4 – Preempted

DANG!!!  
This show has been canceled for WSU baseball live coverage, stay tuned for reschedule.

This week’s show is sure to be FUN and informative.   Linda Murphy Co-Author with Jancis Robinson and one of the top wine writers in the USA joins us to talk about her new book “American Wine – The Ultimate Companion to the Wines and Wineries of the United States.”  Get a copy today!

Over the past three decades, a wine revolution has been taking place across the United States. There are now more than 7,000 American wine producers–up from 440 in 1970–and the best bottles are every bit as good as the finest wines of Europe. American Wine is the first comprehensive and authoritative reference on the wines, wineries, and winemakers of America. Written by world-renowned wine author Jancis Robinson and U.S. wine expert Linda Murphy, this book is the natural companion to the international bestseller, The World Atlas of Wine. More than 200 breathtaking photographs, profiles of key personalities, and informational graphics bring to life the vitality of American wine culture and 54 detailed full-color maps locate key regions, wineries, and vineyards. Organized by geographical region, American Wine concentrates on areas such as California, Oregon, and Washington that produce the best-known wines, and ventures across the country to introduce gems such as racy Rieslings from Michigan and New York, Bordeaux-style wines from Virginia, bright-fruited Tempranillo from Texas and southern Oregon, and characterful Nortons from the Midwest.

Linda Murphy

Sonoma County-based wine/food/travel writer and author of the book American Wine with Jancis Robinson MW, published February 2013. Healdsburg, California

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
2010 Lafage Novellum Un-oaked Chardonnay

Novellum is a custom cuvee of 100% Chardonnay grown and made by Jean Marc and Eliane Lafage for Eric Solomon. Year after year, the Novellum Chardonnay is lauded for being one of the best Chardonnay values. Because the wine is un-oaked, it is a terrific Chardonnay which marries quite well with food.

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Apr 27 – Ultimate Soups & Stews

My guess this week, Jan Miller; to talk about Better Home and Gardens “Ultimate Soups & Stews.”

You’ll never run out of delicious soups and stews with this extensive, photo-filled collection of recipes.  This new addition to the ultimate series features enough incredible soups and stews to try a new recipe every day of the year! It’s all here, from timeless classics like potato chowder to intriguing new flavors like minted watermelon soup. Perfect for any day and any season, these recipes cover every course, from appetizers to desserts (believe it or not!) and every season, from hearty winter comfort foods to light and chilled summer refreshers.

Nearly 500 pages in length and packed with full-color photographs and hundreds of inventive recipes, The Ultimate Soups and Stews Book is a great deal at an unbeatable price.  Includes 400 recipes covering every meal, every season, and virtually any occasion 250 full-color photos will keep you inspired when it’s time to fire up the stewpot Features more than 100 recipes that are perfect for fuss-free preparation in your slow cooker.

Packed with tips and helpful pointers, including information on ingredients, how to make your own stock, and much more.  Whether you’re full-time soup lover or just love a meal that’s simple and easy to prepare, this is the ultimate soup cookbook for you.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
2010 Zolo Cabernet Reserve Cabernet

The 2010 Zolo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a worthy follow-up to the 2009. It has a sedate, well-defined bouquet of kirsch, cranberry, raspberry and that gravel note. The palate is full-bodied and well-balanced with earthy ripe black fruit. It is a little broody, but draws you in, and the finish is powerful but wonderfully focused. This is a classy Cabernet.”  93 Points  The Wine Advocate

Something rich, bold and red…bring on the stew!  Get ya some at Jacob Liquor on North Rock Road…

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Apr 20 – 18th Annual Midwest Winefest

It’s all about the Midwest Winefest in the first half!  www.midwestwinefest.com

My first guest is Rita Faires, Winefest Director.  Rita and I will tell you all about this years 18th annul wine extravaganza.  The Grand Tasting Saturday evening features over 300 wines to sample as well as other beverages.   There’s yet another great silent auction with many wine and food related packages to bid on.

18 Food Vendors will be offering wine friendly bites to keep your tummy satisfied while you cruise the wine tables.  And of course there is a selection of non-alcoholic beverages and bottled water available to keep you hydrated.

The live auction is possibly the best in recent history with 53 packages.  I’m going to be on stage doing package description and helping our ever energetic auctioneer Reverend Bernard Georges.   Father Bernie brings some great enthusiasm to the auction and does a great job of making it fun for bidders and watchers alike.

Get your Grand Tasting tickets through www.wichitatix.com or directly from their facility at Century-II.  You can also call 316 219-4TIX

“If you can’t be with the wine you love…

…love the wine your with”

Looking forward to seeing all my wine loving friends at this years Grand Tasting.  Find me and say hello, I’ll  be the one with a wine glass in one hand and a microphone in the other.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2011 Folie a’ Deux Chardonnay 

The Folie à Deux 2011 Chardonnay is a rich wine, and when held up to the light, has a lovely golden hue. Seductive and complex aromas of honeysuckle, hazelnut overtones and melony fruit tough the nose with juicy apple, pineapple and tropical flavors on the palate. The wine has light buttery notes from partial malolactic fermentation and crisp balancing acidity.

Come taste this wine at the Midwest Winefest, then you’ll want to get some at Jacob Liquor Exchange!

 

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