Sept 12 – S&S 40th Anniversary, Zoobilee 2009

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Guy

We’ll begin with the Old Town Farmer’s Market Report where you will find fresh local, seasonal veg, fruit and more.  Rain or shine – 7a.m. until Noon

s&s logoThen Sonny Glennon, long-time Scotch & Sirloin general manager joins me in studio to talk about the 40 years of rich food and wine history of this Wichita icon.

Four decades of tradition, delectable food, a relaxed atmosphere and patrons from all corners of the world; Shaken or stirred, these add up to The Good Life.  Click here to learn more and find out how you can be a part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations going on all this month at the Scotch.

It’s Zoobilee Saturday…Wichita’s Biggest outdoor party at the Zoo! 
I’ll be telling you all about this years event.
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The Wine of The Week…something cool from Sonoma
Just got back from a great visit to Sonoma for the Wine Country Weekend & Harvest Auction, tasted a bunch of great juice, I’ll tell you all about it!

The wine of the week is available at Jacob Liquor Exchange
North Rock Road at 29th Street.  www.jacobliquor.com

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Sept 5 – Jim Collins, Eric Cinnamon, Gina Gallo from Frei Ranch in Sonoma

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Guy

Head to  the Old Town Farmers Market for the 6th Annual Iron Chef Competition –  Four of Wichita’s top chefs will be using a “secret ingredient” and products from the market as they accept this culinary challenge.  Their creations will be rated by a panel of esteemed judges.  You won’t want to miss this display of talent on this special day.

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Guy and Gina Gallo in Aspen 2009

I’ll be coming to you from Frei Ranch in Sonoma with special guests Gina Gallo of Gallo Family Vineyards, Eric Cinnamon from Rancho Zabaco and Jim Collins representing Frei Brothers winery and the Gallo Sustainability efforts. 
Looking forward to a great food, wine and fun at the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend!

 

Freibros wine glassThe Good Life Wine of the Week…
Great wines from Frei Brothers and the Gallo Family

The wine of the week is available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road at 29th Street.

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Aug 29 – Everyday Indian Cooking, MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Guy

The Old Town Farmers Market is filled with great local produce and fun for the whole family, 7-Noon rain or shine – on the plaza in Old Town.  Join us for the live Market report!

 

everyday indianIndian chef, cooking instructor and author Bal Arneson joins me with her new book “Everyday Indian – 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes.”

This new cookbook introduces a modern concept in Indian cuisine — dishes that can be prepared in less than 25 minutes.  The healthy recipes in Everyday Indian prove that Indian cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Bal Arneson provides recipes that use everyday spices and common techniques to create simple, mouthwatering dishes that even the novice cook can whip up at home.

Arneson also offers low-fat options for the health conscious without ever compromising taste. Indian food is simple, quick and delicious!

kateThen it’s all about the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend – Sept 4 – 6th, with special guests Honore Comfort, Executive Director – Sonoma County Vintners.

And Kate MacMurry (Daughter of Fred MacMurray…”My Three Sons :-)) from the MacMurry Ranch where next Saturday’s main event takes place.  Kate will also be sharing her thoughts on the Wine of the Week.

Wine of the Week:  
2008 MacMurry  Ranch Pinot Gris

A great wine for end-of-summer entertaining, or anytime!MacMurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris possesses an expressive fruit-forward character, exhibiting rich aromas of fig and white peach. The bright aromas and complex varietal characters of citrus and elements of spice add both weight and interest to the wine. The flavors of peach, spicy pear and citrus are melded together in a rich core, resulting in a round mouthfeel which complements its crisp, clean finish. 
A great wine for anytime and perfect with Indian food!
Enter to win & join Good Life Guy in Sonoma for the Wine Country Weekend!

Enter to win & join Good Life Guy in Sonoma for the Wine Country Weekend!
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Aug 21 – Wood-Fired Cooking & Alamos Malbec

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Guy

The Old Town Farmer’s Market is in full  swing with a great selection of produce and much more!  7a.m. – Noon, rain or shine.  Tune in for the LIVE Market report.
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Satchel Creek Steaks 1st Annual Summer Celebration Sampling
Today – 10 to 5p.m!  I’ll tell you all about the many vendors, giveaways and fun throughout the day.  Gets some beef and do some wood-fired grilling.

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Then, it’s all about “Wood-Fired Cooking, Techniques and Recipes for the Grill, Backyard Oven, Fireplace, and Campfire” with author Mary Karlin.

Cooking with fire is the oldest form of cookery. Whether in a wood-fired oven, fireplace, firepit or smoker or on a tuscan grill, campfire, hardwood charcoal fueled grill or Big Green Egg®, we’re drawn to the process of cooking with fire.  Fire is primal and alluring; elusive and magical. We beckon the flames to roar forth then seek to tame them into a fundamental source of fuel for cooking our food.

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Creative cookking with wood, now that's The Good Life...fire up!

The Good Life Wine of the Week:  2007 Alamos Malbec from Argentina

100% Malbec aged in French and American oak – The 2007 Alamos Malbec shows an opaque, dark violet color. The nose is full of ripe blueberry fruits with notes of violets and sweet spice. The mouthfeel is full and rich with ripe black cherry and cassis fruit layered with notes of wildflowers, spicy black pepper and anis. The finish shows a supple silky texture with and bright, racy acidity and a stony minerality.

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“Round and fleshy, with enticing spice, blueberry, fig and boysenberry flavors backed by fruitcake and melted licorice hints. Stays fresh and vivid on the finish, with a mocha hint. Drink now through 2009.”
–Wine Spectator 90 points

 

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Aug 15 – Passion for Pinot & 2007 Peay Scallop Shelf Pinot

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Guy

The Old Town Farmer’s Market is in full  swing with a great selection of produce and much more!  7a.m. – Noon, rain or shine.  Tune in for the LIVE Market report.

Then it’s all about Passion For Pinot with photographers Robert Holmes and Andrea Johnson and wine writer Jordan Mackay.

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A portrait of the most fashionable grape in the wine world, pairing vivid narrative and stunning photography to showcase top Pinot producers in California and Oregon.

Silky, complex, and incredibly versatile, Pinot Noir is the perfect food wine; full of charm and intrigue, it drinks beautifully on its own. California and Oregon are home to Pinot’s greatest expressions in the New World. In PASSION FOR PINOT, award-winning photographers Robert Holmes and Andrea Johnson and wine writer Jordan Mackay capture the grape’s allure through distinctive portraits and profiles of the top Pinot producers and terroirs on the West Coast. Mackay’s engaging narrative chronicles the different stylistic approaches to growing and vinifying Pinot and tells the story of the dedicated winemakers responsible for elevating the grape to its exalted status. The evocative photography of Holmes and Johnson showcases the many landscapes, seasons, and faces of Pinot Noir in America.

Wine of the Week:  2007 Peay Scallop Shelf Pinot Noir
with Andy Peay
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The 2007 Scallop Shelf delivers on the promise of the vintage and our vineyard site. The vines are now 10 years old and have begun to shake off some of their baby fat to reveal more complex, non-fruit based aromas. The nose balances scents of orange pekoe tea, copper and peppery matsutake mushroom with classic pinot notes of cherry and ham. It is an elegant nose with medium concentration and a bright red hue that you can see through.

The mouth also has medium intensity and weight with added flavors of rose hips and black tea. The fruit is more akin to dried blood oranges and plums (not prunes, think pluots!) with clean acidity, a focused mid-palate and moderate tannins. As is customary with the Scallop Shelf, the finish is long. This is a complex wine with finesse. It offers immediate pleasure and may also be aged for 10+ years if you desire aged Pinot characteristics. If you allow a long decant, darker flavors of licorice will come to the fore though a 30-minute decant will allow the aromas to coalesce.

Taste 12 pinots with Guy Tuesday August 25th – https://goodlifeguy.com/guys-pinot-tasting-aug-25

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