Nov 3 – Salty Snacks – Liberty School Chardonnay

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Guy

Let’s get ready for holiday entertaining!

My guest is Cynthia Nims with her new book “Salty Snacks – Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites.”

This collection of seventy-five recipes for veggie chips, cheese straws, toasted nuts, pita chips, herb crackers, savory cookies, and snack mixes puts a fresh, crunchy spin on homemade nibbles.

So broaden your horizons beyond microwave popcorn and bagged chips to include inventive snacks like Roasted Chickpeas with Sumac, Coconut Crisps with Basil and Chiles, Salami Chips with Grainy Mustard Dip, Stilton and Walnut Pinwheels, and more.

Indeed, with all the excess sodium and hidden preservatives in prepackaged foods, it’s smart as well as delicious to make your own savory bites from scratch. Nutritious offerings like Parsnip and Carrot Chips, gluten-free recipes like Cumin Lentil Crackers, and the option to customize the amount of added salt (or alternative spices and sprinklings) will appeal to snackers of every stripe. Perfect for cocktail parties, after-school snack time, or anytime you need a nosh, this collection’s easy techniques and exotic flavors are sure to delight anyone with a “salty tooth.”

Are you ready to take your love of salty snacks to the next level? Get a copy NOW

Cynthia Nims

CYNTHIA NIMS studied cooking at La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine and has authored or coauthored thirteen cookbooks, including Gourmet Game Night, Memorable Recipes, and Rover’s. She is the former editor of Simply Seafood magazine and food editor for Seattle Magazine, and she contributes to Cooking Light, Coastal Living, and Sunset. She and her husband live in Seattle, Washington, and her blog, Mon Appétit, can be found at www.monappetit.com

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In the second half I’ll be talking to Austin Hope Winemaker and President of Hope Family Wines; and one of the most influential winemakers on the Central Coast.  www.hopefamilywines.com

The Hope family has been farming in Paso Robles for more than 30 years. When they arrived in this barely discovered region, they planted apples and grapes. Little did they know that the rolling, oak-studded terrain of Paso Robles would one day become viticultural terroir of significance and one of the top winegrowing regions for quality red wine within the Central Coast.

Austin Hope

Gone are the apple orchards. Today, the Hopes cultivate mature vineyards of the varieties best suited to their area including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Mourvedre and Grenache. Vine density has increased and each vine is asked to produce very little fruit. The terroir of this domain expresses itself in its unique regional character. Regardless of the varieties planted, the expression of Paso Robles is displayed in the glass with spice, licorice and berry in the nose, soft textures and silky tannins on the palate.

 

Hope Family Wines consists of five individual brands: Liberty School, Treana, Candor, Austin Hope, Troublemaker.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2010 Liberty School Chardonnay

2010 Liberty School Chardonnay has a brilliant pale-lemon color and delicate scents of assorted citrus fruit and freshly sliced Granny Smith apples. A zesty acidity seamlessly coalesces with the wine’s refreshingly sumptuous flavors of lime, apples, butterscotch and pie crust. Excellent structure and balance lead to a long and clean finish.

Get this great Chardonnay and many of the Hope Family Wines at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road

 

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Oct 27 – Taste & See Chef Jason Febres

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Guy

Today it’s all about Chef Jason Paul Febres of Wichita’s Taste & See

The first time I met Chef Jason I was impressed!  He comes to Wichita 9 years ago as a trained Chef who speaks no English.  He has family roots here, born in Wichita but taken back to Venezuela at the age of two, he longed to explore those roots and bring his culinary style and enthusiasm to the USA.  Lucky us…

Award-winning Executive Chef Jason Febres is a native of Caracas, Venezuela but proudly calls Wichita, KS home. He prepares dishes inspired first and foremost by his mother, from travels around the world and then by his years of training from three top culinary schools.

 

Through the years his menus have been focused on the idea of simple, healthy and incredible-looking food presentation. His first cooking experiences started when he was just 13 years old and his official career started when he was 15!  He brings 15 years of culinary experience to Taste & See.

He is passionate about International Fusion cusine and through Taste & See has brought a culinary vision like no other with a true International flare offered to his guests to please the curious and maximize everyone’s dining experience. Chef Jason developed a very personal and unique style that shows through his gastronomic creations. Perhaps you could find yourself sampling a Peruvian-Vietnamese-Louisiana influenced recipe one of these days all in the same dish.

In addition to his amazing gift to create sensational culinary creations, his outgoing personality and serving heart makes him the perfect host.

Just a few of this talented Chef’s awards:
1st Place Iron Chef Wichita, KS 2007, Best New Chef/Restaurant, Wichita Magazine 2008, 1st Place Celebrity Chef cook-off 2009 & 2011

Taste & See is located at 3825 East Harry in Wichita

Learn more at www.tasteandseeict.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
2010 Francis Coppola Diamond Cabernet
100% Cabernet aged 11 months in French and American oak.   The Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon combines fruit from appellations as far north as El Dorado and as far south as Paso Robles where some of the vineyards experience diurnal temperature extremes, which slows the ripening process and enhances the rich, succulent flavors of the fruit, as well as the complexity of the palate.

In 2010, fruit was harvested weeks later than normal due to the chilly spring and mild summer months. Because the fruit wasn’t picked until well into the fall, the grapes received extended hangtime on the vines, which resulted in greater concentration and rich flavors. This Cabernet exhibits a velvety mouthfeel, moderate tannins, luscious fruit and intriguing notes of spice and oak.  A great value wine that  over delivers!

Taste this wine FREE Noon-7:00 p.m. Saturday at Jacob Liquor Exchange
North Rock Road & 29th 🙂    You’ll Wanna GetYaSum!

 

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Oct 20 – The Spice Merchant, and new Tea Room

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Guy

For this show, I had the opportunity to spend time with one of Wichita’s finest business men; Bob Boewe.  Bob and his wife opened the Spice Merchant in 1980 in one of Wichita’s most historic buildings.  Over the years they have expanded and grown the business while providing great service to the coffee and tea loving folks of Wichita.  Bob is always willing to help with local charitable events and has been pouring coffee and tea and many great events in town.

 

Nobody has the knowledge and enthusiasm for their business like Bob, and no one is more willing to share that expertise than Mr. Boewe.  In this program Bob and I talk about the new facility “Eli and Alan – Tea For All Tastes”  A great place to sample, purchase and learn about the  latest in fine tea accessories, splendid teas sourced from some of the tea worlds most reputable producers and most importantly, learn the simple yet elegant way to enjoy one of the world’s most healthful and historic beverages.

Join us, as Bob and I share a little history of the Spice Merchant, the many products available and listen as we brew and taste several varieties of tea while sitting in the newly remodeled and welcoming environment of Eli & Alan’s Tea for All Tastes Tea Room.

Learn more about the Spice Merchant and sign up for their email news letter – www.spicemerchant.com

The Spice Merchant – 1308 E. Douglas – Wichita, KS 67214 – 1 800 94-SPICE

Bob Boewe sitting in the Tea Room during remodeling

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
2010 Uvaggio Vermentino 

100% Vermentino from two special vineyards in Lodi, this California edition of a wine made from grapes with an Italian heritage is a great buy and perfect match for many lighter style foods.  Fresh, crisp and lively: with aromas of lime, quince and pear (along with a mineral hint of oyster shells); with flavors of green melon, salted green apple and other stone fruits.

This wine was rated 93 points by the Wine Enthusiast and recently named one of the Top-100 Best Buys this year!

www.uvaggio.com

 GetYaSome at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road and 29th Street!

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Oct 13 – Apple Lover’s Cookbook, Louisburg Cider Mill, TDO Barbera

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Guy

My guest this week is Amy Traverso author of the most complete cookbook for enjoying and cooking with apples. Winner of an IACP “Best Cookbook” award in 2012!

The Apple Lover’s Cookbook celebrates the beauty of apples in all their delicious variety, taking you from the orchard to the kitchen with recipes both sweet (like Apple-Stuffed Biscuit Buns and Blue Ribbon Deep-Dish Apple Pie) and savory (like Cider-Brined Turkey and Apple Squash Gratin). It offers a full-color guide to fifty-nine apple varieties, with descriptions of their flavor, history, and, most important, how to use them in the kitchen. Amy Traverso also takes you around the country to meet farmers, cider makers, and apple enthusiasts.

The one hundred recipes run the spectrum from cozy crisps and cobblers to adventurous fare like Cider-Braised Brisket or Apple-Gingersnap Ice Cream. In addition, Amy organizes apple varieties into cooking categories so that it’s easy to choose the right fruit for any recipe. You’ll know to use tart Northern Spy in your pies and Fuji in delicate cakes. The Apple Lover’s Cookbook is the ultimate apple companion. 110 four-color illustrations.

“How many apple varieties can you name off the top of your head? Six? Ten? Traverso lays out a guide to 59 apples… If she were to stop there, fine. But she also weaves in stories of apple farmers who’ve garnered a following by what and how they’re growing, and a meeting with a researcher at Cornell University’s famed apple breeding program who might make you think differently about genetically engineered apples. She offers storage tips, crust-making tips, apple sizes and equivalent measurements, a source guide to apple products and cider tasting notes.” (Janet Rausa Fuller – Chicago Sun-Times )  Get a copy NOW!

A life-long apple lover, Amy Traverso is the food editor at Yankee magazine. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Keeping with the Apple Theme…in the second half I’ll be talking to Tom Schierman from Louisburg Cider Mill in Louisburg Kansas.  It’s a busy time of year at Louisburg Cider Mill.  Unlike many Apple Cider brands, Louisburg Cider Mill Apple Cider is not “watered down”. This Cider is 100% Apple Cider (Not from concentrate)!  We pasteurize our Apple Cider and use only apples from the good old USA. We continue today as we began — determined to make our Natural Apple Cider the best anywhere in the country.

MSNBC picked Louisburg Cider Mill as one of the top 10 cider mills in America!  It’s a pretty drive through the Flint Hills to visit Louisburg, but if you can’t make the drive you can purchase their cider locally at Dillions.  www.louisburgcidermill.com

Jeff Meyers

One of my favorite winemaking friends; Jeff Meyers, joins us to wrap up this weeks show with a great wine of the week.   Jeff is the VP and GM of Montevina and Terra d’Oro and is the driving force behind both labels.  While he has given up the reins as head winemaker for overall supervision of both, he is still a leader in Amador County and put zin, syrah and barbera on the map in the Sierra Foothills.
www.terradorowinery.com

 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2009 Terra d’Oro Amador County Barbera 

Terra d’Oro Barbera is opulent and delicious, yet welcoming and approachable. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and spice tease the senses and lead to a juicy palate. Intriguing flavors of black cherry match a smooth, alluring mouthfeel. Deep and harmonious, this wine has perfect acidity for pairing with almost any food. Enjoy the Barbera with tender, grilled lamb and vegetable kebabs.

Pick up a bottle or two at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road!

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Oct 6 – It’s All about Cookies from Tate’s Bake Shop

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Guy

My guest this week is Kathleen King owner of Tates Bake Shop on Long Island.  Her cookies are world famous and her book; Baking for Friends – Over 120 scrumptious recipes from Southhampton’s favorite baker is sure to be equally as famous!

Kathleen King made her reputation—and a thriving bakery business—on her famous chocolate chip cookies, a longtime favorite in the Hamptons and beyond. In TATE’S BAKE SHOP COOKBOOK, she brings her touch for simple, utterly delicious cookies, muffins, pies, cakes, scones and brownies to every home baker. Each one of Kathleen’s recipes is easy to make at home, built from scratch, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Most of her recipes can be made in less time than it would take to go and get a store-bought version!

There’s even a section with recipes for energy bars, granola, and other healthy treats that Kathleen—an avid outdoorswoman—developed for biking and hiking trips.

You don’t need a special occasion for Kathleen’s recipes—but she can help with terrific ideas for birthday cakes, picnic basket goodies, bake sale offerings and more. TATE’S BAKE SHOP COOKBOOK will get you into the kitchen and out with a little heaven on a plate.

Order some of her cookies today:  www.tatesbakeshop.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2011 Dona Paula Los Cardos Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
100% Malbec, Intense purplish red color. Sweet, spicy and intense aromas, with notes of red fruits and herbs (such as Herbes de Provence). In the mouth, this wine is soft, velvety, fresh, and well balanced.. Try it with red meat, Sausage & game.  This is a lot of wine for the money, a great value Malbec the over delivers!

Edgardo “Edy” Del Pópolo the Vineyard and Winemaking Director at Doña Paula with Guy in Aspen this year

 

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