Sept 24 – Delicious Memories & Amalaya Malbec blend

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Guy

This Saturday we begin with Anna Boiardi, author of Delicious Memories – Recipes and Stories from the Chef Boyardee Family.

The Boiardi name has reached tables across America for more than 70 years. Most Americans have fond memories of this iconic brand, evoking nostalgia for a simpler time. From a very young age, Anna Boiardi spent countless hours helping her mother and grandmother, kneading and folding, and listening to stories as rich as the tortellini she and her mother would work to perfection. Now, for the first time, Anna brings us the authentic recipes that inspired the brand, including Ravioli with Ricotta and Squash Filling, Cotechino with Lentils, and Baked Fennel with Butter and Parmesan. Recipes for sauces, meats, and of course pasta dishes are just some of the secrets Anna shares in Delicious Memories.  Get a copy now!

Anna Boiardi is the granddaughter of Mario Boiardi and the great-niece of Hector Boiardi, founders of the Chef Boiardi Food Product Co. Born and raised in Italy in a family of chefs, Boiardi learned to cook at home with her mother and grandparents. After college, she launched Cucina Academy, which has been featured on CNBC, and she appears regularly on QVC presenting her dessert line, Delicious Memories. Boiardi lives in New York.
Learn more about Anna at www.annaboiardi.com

Things to do today and next week:

Going on Saturday starting at Noon:
The Wagon Masters Downtown Chili Cookoff
I’ll be telling you all about this great annual event that is good family fun and a treat for the taste buds.  www.wagonmasterschili.com

Chef Aaron Whitcomb, executive chef at Newport Grill joins us to talk about the upcoming Continental Wine Dinner at Newport Grill Sept 29th, 7 p.m.  Reservations are required and this event will fill up quickly so call today; 316 636-9555

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2009 Amalaya Malbec Blend
The color is deep magenta with red hues. The aromas begin with a top note of roses and violets followed by a red fruit profile of cherries and strawberries with hints of white pepper. The flavors are similar, with exotic plum and berry wrapped in a sweet, wet clay, earthy background. The entry on the palate is smooth, moving to full bodied and silky with a persistent finish.Enjoy this wine with grilled meats including game, duck, red pasta sauces, hearty comfort foods, and a variety of mild and medium cheeses.

 

“A wide range of mint, damson plum, crushed blackberry and mesquite notes are offset by tangy acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish. Silky. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat. Drink now.”  89 Points Wine Spectator

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Sep 17 – Lot18, On-line Wine, Summit Red Ale

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Guy

Up first is Dini Rao, Vice President of Product at Lot18

About Lot18
Lot18 was founded in 2010 by Kevin Fortuna and Philip James. Fortuna was formerly the CEO of Quigo, an advertising technology company that was sold to AOL Time Warner for $360 million in November 2007. James was the founding CEO of Snooth, the world’s largest wine website.

Lot18 connects its members with exclusive, limited-time opportunities to purchase directly from wineries, gourmet-food producers and other makers ofartisanal goods. Each product or experience featured on Lot18 is individually evaluated for quality by Lot18’s team of experts. Lot18 is headquartered in New York. For more information or to request an invitation for membership, visit www.lot18.com.   Follow Lot18 on Facebook and on Twitter.

In the second half I’ll be talking to Leanna Gregor from www.SurfMyAds.com about the ins and outs of on-line ordering, coupons and the fun of finding and ordering wine through the internet

Good Life Guy’s Wine Beer of the week, :
Summit Brewery Horizon Red Ale
An inspired hybrid that blurs the boundaries between IPA and Amber styles. The exceptional blend of American hops (including the harder-to-find Horizon variety) gives it an intense pine, citrus and earthy character in the nose and on the tongue.

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Sep 10 – Artisan Cheese Making, Cotes Du Rhone

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Guy

Cheese maven, cooking instructor and author Mary Karlin joins us to talk about her new book; Artisan Cheese Making at Home – Recipes for Mastering World-Class Cheese. Learn more about Mary at:   www.elementsoftaste.com

Just a century ago, cheese was still a relatively regional and European phenomenon, and cheese making techniques were limited by climate, geography, and equipment. But modern technology along with the recent artisanal renaissance has opened up the diverse, time-honored, and dynamic world of cheese to enthusiasts willing to take its humble fundamentals—milk, starters, coagulants, and salt—and transform them into complex edibles.

Artisan Cheese Making at Home is the most ambitious and comprehensive guide to home cheese making, filled with easy-to-follow instructions for making mouthwatering cheese and dairy items. Renowned cooking instructor Mary Karlin has spent years working alongside the country’s most passionate artisan cheese producers—cooking, creating, and learning the nuances of their trade. She presents her findings in this lavishly illustrated guide, which features more than eighty recipes for a diverse range of cheeses: from quick and satisfying Mascarpone and Queso Blanco to cultured products like Crème Fraîche and Yogurt to flavorful selections like Saffron-Infused Manchego, Irish-Style Cheddar, and Bloomy Blue Log Chèvre.  http://www.artisancheesemakingathome.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2009 Perrin Cotes du Rhone Rouge Villages
Dark ruby color, with purple reflections. Intense nose of macerated cherries and licorice. In the mouth the wine is full-bodied with a generous attack, a pleasant freshness and elegant tannins. This well-balanced wine shows a typical expression of southern Rhône wine with thyme and rosemary aftertaste.

“The 2009 Perrin et Fils Cotes du Rhone-Villages ratchets up the intensity level. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, it exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue, black cherry, black currant, lavender, pepper and Provencal herb characteristics, medium body, pure fruit, silky tannins and no hard edges. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years.  89+ points.”  The Wine Advocate

Pick up some at Jacob Liquor Exchange and taste it with us!

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Sept 3 – Casa Silva, Iron Chef, Cowtown Wine Mosey

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Guy

We begin today’s show with Mario Pablo Silva Proprietor of Casa Silva in Chile.

Mario Pablo Silva

Founded in 1892 by French wine pioneer and ancestor Emilio Bouchon, Casa Silva is now owned by Mario Silva and family – the fifth generation of winemakers. Many of the vines planted are over 90 years old, carried over from Bordeaux, pre-phylloxera, by the first generation. Previously selling their juice to larger, bulk wineries, Casa Silva began a bold, estate bottling program in 1997. Now, the Silva Family are viewed as leaders of the new generation of premium wine producers, and their wines have received international acclaim.

 

In the second half I’ll be talking to the winner of the Old Town Farmer’s Market “Iron Chef Competition” I will be at the Market this morning and once again have the pleasure of judging this years competition.  Always great fun and the chef talent and creativity is always top notch.  Learn more at:  www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com

Here is a photo of last years winner and judges

Ben George, 2010 champ, with judges Guy Bower, Sierra Scott, Beth Bower and Market Coordinator, Pat Randleas

Also be telling you about the 3rd Annual Old Cowtown Wine Mosey, a great fun-filled event with wine tasting, BBQ dinner and auction – all taking place in historic Old Cowtown

Sunday, September 11, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Only $35 per person, tickets at www.wichitatix.com Be listening for the giveaway today and win tickets for two!

 

Stop by Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road and pick up some great steaks from Steak Guy Quality Meats.  They have a booth out front of the store Friday through Sunday Noon-5 p.m. – 12oz individually sealed USDA Choice Strip Steaks available in 2 pak or 6 pak boxes.  This is great beef and a great price!

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Aug 27 – WineWoot, Patianna Sav Blanc

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Guy

My guest this week is David Studdert, President and co-founder (with brother George) of Wine Country Connect – the power behind WineWoot.com. David brings unparalleled wine logistics experience to Wine Country Connect. Starting his career at Airborne Express, he developed the industry-leading wine shipping program becoming the leading shipper of wine.

First…just what is a “Woot”, according to the Online Slang Dictionary or OSD: “an expression of excitement or joy, used mostly by computer aficionados. Also spelled w00t. (That is – using zeroes rather than oh’s.) Typically the “w” is written in lower case. Though the term was originally limited to use on the Internet, it is now used in speech.”  Example:  I just got an ubelievable good deal on 3 bottles of primo Napa Cab..woot woot!

A spinoff of Woot.com an electronics and home gadget sight that offers great deals on a daily basis.  Wine Woot was launched in the Summer of 2006 and offers wine and “wine-related” products. It initially offered one item per week (often a set of multiple bottles from the same winery) but has since expanded to offer five new items each week. Unlike the main Woot site Wine Woot will occasionally offer new deals outside of the regular schedule if an item sells out.  Not just wine, there are also offers of unique food items as well.

Due to state legislation, Woot Wine items may only be delivered to a limited number of states. As the wineries are the seller of record (not Woot Wine), the list of states to which any given offer may be shipped is dependent on where the current winery can ship, and may change from offer-to-offer.

There is much more to this site than just the great deals on wine they offer!  We’ll tell you all about it and how you can be a part of the woot community,wootoffs, and how to become a “Labrat” and share your wine opinions and save big $$$ on great products.  By the way, Kansas is on the list of approved states that most woot offers can be shipped to 🙂

I’ll also be talking to Winemaker Charlie Tolbert from Patianna about this weeks wine and the winery and vineyards where it comes from.  Charlie comes from a great background of premium wine making and was chosen to fill the shoes of his friend Mike Lee, previous winemaker who passed away much too early this past May.

Good life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2009 Patianna Estate Grown Savignon Blanc

“Winemaker Mike Lee continues to prove his prowess with Sauvignon Blanc in this latest vintage of Patianna, Patti Fetzer’s line of organically farmed wines from outside of Hopland in Mendocino County. Fermented entirely in stainless steel without undergoing ML or barrel aging, it delivers everything you love about the variety, inviting one in with melon and minerality, then following through with a surprising creaminess and almost decadent, mousse-like finish.”

Wine Enthusiast 93

The wine world is deeply saddened by the passing of Mike Lee, May 2, 2011

 

Time to enter The Eagle’s Holiday Cookbook contest

Entries must be received by September 6th – Click here for more details

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