Sep 16 – Chinese Menu

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Guy

Today it’s all about Chinese Menus and a little history and lore about some of the names we see.  My guest is Grace Lin, the author of this interesting new book “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.”

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.  From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.

Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world?

Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous  places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American.

Best selling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.

Get a copy today!           Follow Grace on Facebook & Twitter

Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, Dumpling Days, and Ling &amp Ting, as well as picture books such as The Ugly Vegetables and Dim Sum for Everyone! Grace is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Massachusetts. Her website is http://www.gracelin.com.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2022 Sutter Home White Zinfandel
You may laugh, but the alleged original White Zin, created by the Trinchero family is still a fun easy drinking wine for any time of year.  Summer heat or Winter freezes, it’s not as sweet as you remember!

“Sutter Home White Zinfandel Wine looks as good as it tastes with its beautiful pale pink color. Delicate aromas of sun-ripened berries lead to sweet, creamy strawberry and melon flavors that mingle with a hint of vanilla on the palate. The crisp, refreshing finish balances out this lightly sweet wine, making it the perfect partner for a wide variety of foods. Sutter Home Wine has earned Silver from 2023 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition and 93 points – Silver from 2022 California State Fair. Pair this pink wine with spicy Asian cuisine, shrimp cocktail and grilled chicken. Best served chilled, this blush wine features grapes sourced from California vineyards. To create its pale pink color and touch of sweetness, Zinfandel grapes are immediately pressed after harvest to collect the rich, concentrated free-run juice. Then it is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to enhance the aromas and crisp acidity. This bottled wine has a convenient screw cap with no corkscrew required and has 9.8% alcohol by volume. Sutter Home, family owned since 1948, is the brand generations of wine lovers trust to deliver consistent, award-winning quality and value for every wine.” occasion.

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Sep 9 – Kneaders Bakery Cookbook

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Guy

My guest this week is Colleen Worthington. Colleen and her husband Gary are the founders of Kneaders Bakery and Café, and now have put together the KNEADERS Bakery & Cafe cookbook to Celebrate 25 years in business. I hated to see the Wichita location on North Rock Road close during the start of COVID and was truly saddened it closed permanently shortly afterwards.  Holding out hope for a new locati0n in the future. Learn more about Kneaders – Follow Kneaders on Facebook and Twitter or X.

The story of Kneaders Bakery and Cafe began with Colleen and Gary Worthington baking traditional European bread in their kitchen. After mastering old-world bread-baking techniques and testing countless recipes, Colleen, Gary, and their growing team of bakers moved onto their signature artisan bread.

But bread is just the beginning. Kneaders is well-known for their mouth-watering soups, sandwiches, and breakfast as well as their delectable pies, cakes, and pastries. For the first time, home cooks have access to popular recipes such as Overnight Chunky Cinnamon French Toast, Artichoke Portobello Soup, and Blueberry Sour Cream Pie. Beautiful and appetizing photos accompany each recipe.

What began in Colleen Worthington’s kitchen a little more than twenty-five years ago has grown into a successful family-owned bakery and cafe business with time-tested, delicious recipes gathered in this one-of-a-kind cookbook. Get a copy NOW!

After retiring as franchisees of nine successful Subway restaurants, Gary and Colleen Worthington began thinking about their next endeavor; scratch-made artisanal breads. Their interest in traditional bakeries led them to research and develop a restaurant concept featuring the highest-quality ingredients for delicious, authentic European hearth breads.

Later  I’ll be talking to Eli Faraggi, founder and CEO of InnoBev, producer of BioLift

Looking for a refreshing, tasty energy drink?  You need to try BioLift!

A clinically proven caffeine alternative tried and tested to improve brain function, focus, and work productivity. Backed by research in circadian rhythms, BioLift’s ingredients consist of elderberry, ginkgo biloba, guarana, and low glycemic carob extract, giving you hours of focus without the jitters or interfering with sleep. drinkbiolift.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2021 Salmon Run Chardonnay by Dr. Konstantin Frank
100% Chardonnay from the New York Finger Lakes
WINEMAKING
Immediately after harvest, the grapes are de-stemmed and pressed. The juice is
fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel to preserve the more delicate
flavors. The wine is aged in stainless steel until the following Spring and
bottled without oak aging.
TASTING NOTE
Fruity, unoaked style of Chardonnay. Dry, crisp, and fresh with notes of
ripe apple, apricot, peach and tropical fruits. Refreshing, yet rich, flavors are
rounded out by a pleasing citrus acidity with bold fruit flavors.
FOOD PAIRING
Shrimp (Grilled), Salmon (Grilled, Roasted), Trout, Chicken (Baked, Grilled),
Curries, Garlic (Roasted), Avocados, Lemon Sauces.

Learn more: www.drfrankwines.com

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Sept 2 – Wisconsin Cheese

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Guy

My guest this week is Rachel Kerr, Sr. Director – Experiential and Brand Marketing for the Wisconsin Dairy Farmers organization, www.wisconsindairy.org

Who doesn’t like cheese?  It is one of my favorite diary products and the varieties of cheese available is astounding.  Old world cheese from Europe is amazing and it’s always a pleasure to discover new flavors and regions.  BUT, if you haven’t been trying cheese from Wisconsin you are missing out!  The “Cheese State” is producing some of the finest cheese in the world!

Ms. Kerr and I will talk about the history of cheese making in Wisconsin, the dairy industry in general and some of the top producers of gourmet and specialty cheese.

Then we’ll tell you all about the Art of Cheese Festival, September 29 – October 1, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin

The events and seminars; from Cheese Crawl to Cheese Ball, Art of Cheese Festival Has It All. This event is an exclusive, artisan cheese festival created for the world’s biggest cheese lovers with events in and around Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets on sale now!
                                                                                                       Check out this SALE ⇓

Check out some of these informative videos with great tips, recipes and pairing ideas.  Follow the Cheese Festival and Diary Farmers on Facebook.

Good Life Guy’s wine of the week:
2020 Marco Bonfante Moscato D’Asti
In the glass this Moscato shows an intense straw yellow. The perlage (an oenological term used to describe the bubbles inside a glass of sparkling wine that, rising to the surface in subtle paths, resemble precisely pearl necklaces.) is fine and elegant. On the nose it is fruity, intense and very persistent. The sweet and aromatic taste and the balance between the low alcohol content and acidity, never too high, give this wine a pleasant freshness. ABV 5%

Learn more about Marco Bonfante

Moscato is a type of sweet wine that is made from the muscat grape. The muscat grape is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world and is known for its floral and fruity aromas. Moscato is typically light-bodied and low in alcohol, with a sweet taste that is often described as having notes of peaches, apricots, and orange blossoms. Moscato is produced in various regions around the world, including Italy, France, Spain, and Australia, among others. It is often consumed as an accompaniment to light meals such as salads, seafood, and spicy dishes. In recent years, moscato has become increasingly popular due to its sweet taste and light, refreshing character.

This low alcohol wine goes great with cheese like domestic parmasen or imported Grana Padano. For other Wisconsin cheese; a firm aged cheddar, pepper jack, smoked gouda, Maytag Blue or domestic Brie will tickle your fancy! 😉

Learn about pairing cheese with Moscato D’ Asti

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Aug 26 – This Week’s Show is Pre-empted :-(

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Guy

No show this week due to Chiefs LIVE game coverage…
…see ya next week!

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Aug 19 – Pauline Parry – My Culinary Love Story

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Guy

My guest this week is Pauline Parry, Founder of Good Gracious! Events, one of the nations premier catering and event planning companies. It documents her journey in LOVE, FOOD and ENTERTAINING she authored a new book; “My Culinary Love Story.”

Cover of My Culinary Love Story

In a quaint English market town in the 1980s, Pauline Parry finds herself a divorced mother of two small children. A chance encounter leads her to a new life, one that begins in the most unlikely of places – a flat above a restaurant. There, she soon realizes her true calling as a culinary explorer, ready to embrace a passion for food that will guide her for life. But cooking isn’t the only passion that Pauline discovers. As her professional rise takes her from Michelin-starred castle restaurants to California’s famed Napa Valley, she’s joined on the journey by Dennis, a handsome craftsman and confirmed bachelor – that is, until he meets Pauline. My Culinary Love Story charts Dennis and Pauline’s journey through fabulous restaurants, beautiful destinations and delectable culinary experiences. At every stage, Pauline’s story is peppered with mouth-watering recipes capturing meaningful moments as she grows as a woman, mother, chef and wife. Pauline’s irrepressible love of life, food and fun will lead her to start Good Gracious! Events in Los Angeles, one of the nation’s premier catering firms, with a wall filled with awards for innovative cuisine and presentation. In My Culinary Love Story, she shares her romance, her wisdom and her infectious determination to savor whatever adventure comes next in a beautifully illustrated memoir and cookbook. Learn more HERE!

Pauline Parry founded Good Gracious! Events in 1983, the culmination of a passion for hospitality and food that began in a small bistro in England. Following a stint at a Michelin-starred restaurant in a castle, it was clear that food, fun and love was part of her DNA. After moving to California with her husband Dennis and her two children, her talent for entertaining, imaginative menus and creative design quickly transformed Good Gracious! Events into one of the nation’s premier catering firms. Pauline herself was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Events and Weddings and continues to mentor younger chefs and business owners. When her daughter, Chef Joanne Purnell, joined her at the helm of Good Gracious! Events, Pauline began to put her talents down in writing. First with Food, Fun and Love: Party Styles, and now with her debut memoir, My Culinary Love Story, a nostalgic look back at her culinary apprenticeship and the early days of her romance with Dennis. For the latest news on Pauline Parry, follow her on Instagram @paulineparry. Follow Good Gracious! Events on Instagram @goodgraciousevent, or on Facebook

Later in the show I’ll be speaking to Cori Deans founder and proprietor of Small Town Cultures.

We are a family-based fermentation company located in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. About a decade ago I found myself chronically ill with an autoimmune disease. A myriad of medications and intolerable side effects ensued, there had to be a better way. Wild fermentation and a deeper understanding of the gut biome held the key. I am no longer sick and am constantly wowed by the powerful unseen world of probiotic microbes

Small Town Cultures was born out of this experience. I am passionate about sharing our all-natural, handcrafted gourmet preserves. Our goal is to make healthy plant-based ferments that you and your body will crave. www.smalltowncultures.com  Follow on Facebook and Instagram

Get a digital copy of the new Small Town Cookbook

Good Life Guy’s Fermented (Wine) of the Week:
2022 Natale Verga Gavi
100% Cortese from Piedmont in Northwest Italy, fermented in stainless. A beautiful straw yellow color introduces you to the bouquet of white flowers, citrus and toffee aromas. The soft mouth feel and flavors of apple and melon accented by bright acidity allows it to match well with cold seafood salads, linguine with white clam sauce, chicken alfredo and veal or chicken picatta. ABV12.5%

This wine is a great foil for HOT weather.
Grab a bottle at Jacob Liquor Exchange on N. Rock Road

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