May 30 – Potato Salad, Wines of Merryvale & more

We begin with the live Old Town Farmer’s Market report from the plaza in Old Town
7:00am-Noon Rain or Shine – Great family entertainment and local produce and crafts. 

Potato Salad: 65 Recipes from Classic to CoolThen it’s all about Potato Salad, a niftie new book by guest Debbie Moose.  Creative recipes and great photos will inspire your Spring time entertaining.

Potato salad is not just a starchy buddy to your hamburger. It has a proud place in cultures around the world, from German oil-and-vinegar salads with bacon to dill-accented Scandinavian delights. And, of course, it’s the all-American side dish at every Fourth of July picnic. But this great dish deserves to shine year-round. In this book are the flavors of beloved favorites, but with new twists. Other recipes bring in international touches. So, take potato salad to stardom. Go spud wild.

 

The second half is all about Merryvale winery in the heart of Napa with winemaker Sean Foster and Vineyard Manager Remi Cohen.  Always a fan of Merryvale, the wines have never been better and the awards keep flowing, thanks to these two talented young pros!

The Wines of the week, available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on the Good Life Guy Wine of the Week rack…
2007 Merryvale Carneros Pinot Noir & 2007 Starmont Napa Chardonnay

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May 23 – OTFM Live update & The wines of Viu Manent

This week we begin with the first LIVE Market update from the Plaza in Old Town with Market director Pat Randleas.  The Market was jumping last week and this week features the first of many Cooking Demos, and the continued addition of more vendors.  Great family entertainment and fun every Saturday rain or shine!

Old Town Farmers Market – 7a.m. to Noon on the Plaza

 

 In the second half it’s all about the Wines of Bacchus Imports with Managing Partner Ricardo Viloria.  We will be focusing on the wines from Viu Manent and Altosur…two great labels from Chile.

The WINES of the week: Viu Manent Cabernet & Altosur Chardonnay, pick up some of each at Jacob Liquor Exchange and join me this Saturday, 9-10a.m. on KNSS 1330AM.

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May 16 – Trinchero Napa

Join Guy this Saturday for a great chat with Bob Torres, son of Vera Trinchero, we’ll tell you all about the new Napa Trinchero facility.

Then I’ll be talking to Trinchero winemaker Mario Monticelli about the production side of this spectacular Napa property.

Wine of the Week: 2007 Napa Cellars Pinot Noir

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May 9 – California Director of fine Wineries

The First Market Report of the 2009 season
Live from the Old Town Farmer’s Market with Pat Randleas!

cal-dir-of-fine-wineriescal-dir-of-fine-wineriescal-dir-of-fine-wineries1Then I’ll be talking to Tom Silberkleit about the 4th Edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries – an easy to follow vistor’s guide profiling 69 unforgettable destinatin wineries.

California Directory of Fine Wineries by Marty Olmstead: Book CoverIn addition to the logistics of tasting fine wines, this esential visitor’s guide takes travelers on a visual expedition of the wineries architecture, lavish salons, exhibitions and gardens.  From glamorous estates to intimate, family owned vineyards, this fully updated fouth edition is an essential winery guide for tourists and locals alike.

 

 

 

 

Then it’s all about Grace Hill Winery here in Whitewater Kansas with proprietor/winemaker David Sollo.  We’ll be tasting an aray of Grace Hill wines. 

They are open Saturday’s 11-5p.m. or by appointment.  www.gracehillwinery.com

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May 2 – Live from Watermark Books

bbq-bible-coverGood Life Guy and Steven Raichlen will be LIVE from Watermark Books this Saturday, May 2, from 9-11 a.m.

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