Oct 8 – The Modern Hippie Table

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is Lauren Thomas author of the soon to be released (October 25) new book “The Modern Hippie Table – Recipes and Menus for Eating Simply and Living Beautifully.”

In this debut collection, Lauren shares favorite dishes that can be easily prepared for entertaining, which allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests and family. Some of the recipes are made from scratch, while others make creative use of store-bought convenience foods and pre-made products that help save time. Lauren is also passionate about making sure the surroundings of the occasion are as beautiful as the meal is delicious. She provides suggestions for flowers, linens, and surfaces that won’t add stress or break the bank. And to complete your planning, suggested menus for occasions such as an intimate date night or a meet the neighbors gathering are sprinkled throughout the book to help plan out themed meals, along with tips on how to set the scene for the occasion.  Pre-order your copy here!   https://www.themodernhippieway.com/

Lauren Thomas began writing The Modern Hippie Table after her journey as a lifestyle blogger inspired a philosophy of empowering women, reinventing their passion for the home, and having fun in the kitchen. Whether Lauren is cooking with new flavors or setting the scene for a beautiful evening, her recipe for merging good food and gorgeous surroundings has always resulted in memorable conversations and lifelong memories. Lauren lives in south Florida with her architect husband, two teenage children, and their Shar Pei pup Simon. Follow Lauren on Facebook and Instagram

Later in the show I’ll be talking to Kim Miller principle and manager of the just opened “Viva La Olive” in Old Town Square.  Viva La Olive will be Wichita’s premier provider for internationally sourced extra virgin Olive oils, vinegars, freshly harvested olives, spices, bread mixes, desserts, kitchen accessories, cookbooks, gifts and much more.

The Grand opening is today October 8th, 10am – 7pm in Old Town Square at 300 North Mead suite #105.  There will be a great gift basket giveaway Saturday so stop by and enter, you don’t need to be present to win.  Sign up for the newsletter at www.vivalaolive.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2016 Marques De Toro Finca la Moura Single vineyard Mencia from Spain
An opaque purple color and ripe, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, cassis, lemony oak and wild herbs introduce a lush, plump palate that’s elegant and fully modern in weight and smoothness. Black plum and blackberry flavors harness Mencía’s charm and quality, while this is warm and silky on an easy finish that avoids laziness and flab. Drink this excellent old-vines wine through 2026. ABV14.5%
Wine Enthusiast 94!

Big stack at Jacob Liquor on North Rock and it’s on SALE $11.99…
…buy this by the case, tell them Good Life Guy sent ya! 😉

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Oct 1 – This Tequila Diet

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is chef Dave Martin with his new book The Tequila Diet.
Learn more here 🙂

Top Chef Alum Dave Martin brings you ‘The Tequila Diet’, an homage to the world’s greatest spirit and a guide to some of the most loved classic foods of Mexico. This easy-to-follow book is a collection of recipes influenced by Dave’s adolescent years growing up in Southern California combined with his adult adventures traveling throughout Mexico. His deep reverence for Tequila is apparent through his use of the spirit in his tasty cocktails and several dishes where it makes sense. You’ll love learning more about tequila while you cook your way through this curated collection of Mexican favorites. Let this book be the delicious beginning of your own love affair with Mexican food and drink!

Enjoy simple Salsas & Ceviche or attempt your own Homemade Empanadas or Triple Chile Enchilada Sauce (pasilla, chipotle & guajillo). Learn how to recreate regional favorites like Mole Negro (a chocolate & chile based sauce), Birria (slow braised beef, goat or lamb) or Posole (a stew of pork, hominy & pinto beans). There are lighter takes on traditional dishes that will please even the pickiest eaters. Pan Roasted Fish Tacos, Tequila Braised Carnitas and Baked Chile Rellenos are packed full of flavor and friendlier to the waistline.

Inspired by Mexico and infused with Tequila, Dave brings the flavors of Mexican cocktails from his bar to yours with Tequila based drinks that you can replicate in your own home. Saddle up to the Cabo Cool-Aid with hibiscus soda, the Reynosa Ranch Water muddled with fresh cucumber or the Punta Mita Paloma (a new take on the original made Dave’s way with a blast of grapefruit hard seltzer). Along with signature cocktails, Dave has included tequila pairings for every dish to help make this book the ultimate entertaining companion. Get a copy NOW!  Follow The Tequila Diet on Facebook and Twitter

Dave Martin is an American Chef who first made a name for himself on the small screen with an unforgettable appearance on the inaugural season of Bravo’s Top Chef. Since the show, he’s gone on to have a busy career in restaurant consulting, events, and private chef work. In his down time, he loves to eat, drink and explore – spending as much time as possible traveling and becoming an expert at global cuisine.

While Dave loves the cuisine of every country he visits, his love for Mexican food and tequila is beyond compare. Dave is excited to share that love, and a piece of Mexico with everyone through food and drink.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2021 Bonny Doon vineyard Picpoul, Central Coast California
Winemaker Notes:
“The redoubtable Beeswax Vineyard in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County has the very singular and coincidental habit of producing white grapes expressing the unique scent of…well, beeswax. Along with beeswax, one apprehends the rather discreet scent of white flowers and perhaps pineapple. But while the scent of Picpoul is subtle, one is forcefully struck by the wine’s bracing acidity and its unique savoriness (who’s you-mami?). A soupcon of Grenache Blancs adds a discreet measure of weight and texture; further, there is a discernible quality of brininess that makes this wine and aboslutely perfect match for all manner of crustacean and molluscan nutriment.” – Randall Grahm (Winemaker/Founder)
90% Picpoul, 10% Grenache Blanc, ABV11%

“The 2021 Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul stands out as one of the “coolest” American white wines and one that is off the beaten track.  This wine shines with aromas and flavors of dried savory spices, earth, and tart fruit. Enjoy it with a bowl of steamed mussels and clams in a light garlic broth.” Wilford Wong – Wine.com 91  Wine Enthusiast 91

Grab a bottle at Jacob Liquor on North Rock Road and joins us

NOTE: New wine at Jacob that’s a tasty gem from Spain, off the beaten path and rated 94 by Wine Enthusiast|
This is one to buy by the case 🙂 and fire up the grill.

2019 Marques de Toro Mencia

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Sep 24 – This Week’s Show

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is Shannon Doherty a TikTok sensation who will share some of her pre-Halloween hacks, entertaining tips  and more!

Doherty joined TikTok in March 2020 when the pandemic started. She started to share parenting hacks, DIY activities, recipes, and crafts. She quickly gained hundreds of thousands of followers after her DIY * STAY HEALTHY* FRONT DOOR SUPPLIES STATION went viral and took over TikTok as she inspired families with safety tips during the pandemic. Doherty is also the founder of Coco and Lala, a lifestyle brand and clothing boutique for women and children, featuring stylish clothing and accessories with custom items designed by Doherty herself. Coco and Lala sweatshirts and PJs are best-sellers. Coco and Lala launched a campaign to encourage handwashing in 2020. The proceeds went to the organization No Kid Hungry.

When Doherty posted her life with her kids at home, people questioned her about things that she had in her kitchen and things behind her in her videos. She realized that there was a space on TikTok for people wanting to learn ideas she has as a mom of four. Since then, her account At Home with Shannon has tallied over 40 million views from parents interested in everything from easy dinner ideas to creating a neon volcano science experiment at the kitchen table. See all Shannon’s links here.

Doherty, who worked in finance, real estate, and studied law, is sharing her creative side with the world and is loved for her authenticity, realness, and her genius “life-saving” super-mom hacks. Her viral videos have been featured on GMA, Newsweek, Buzzfeed and THE TODAY SHOW.

 

Later in the program my good friend Dan Stockemer founder of  Prairie Hill Vineyard at Stockemer Farms joins us to talk about the next BIG public event at the venue…It’s the Fall Festival 2022!  Prairie Hill Vineyard is a beautiful vineyard and event center located just west of Wichita, Kansas, near the small community of St. Mark.  See all the upcoming events here!

Bring your friends and family for an afternoon event at Prairie Hill Vineyard. We will have a variety of local vendors and activities designed to provide fun for your whole family! Local Food Trucks. Local crafts. Petting Zoo. Pumpkins. Face Painting. Hayrides. Music. Beer Garden for Adults.
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Date and time
Sun, October 30, 2022
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Location
Prairie Hill Vineyard
3660 N 215th St
Colwich, KS

Tickets are $10, kiddo’s 5 and under FREE

 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2 unique wines from Spain

Murviedro Pasión White – This white wine has won a gold medal by earning 96 points and is crowned as the ‘Best in the show by Country’ (Spain) and the ‘Best in the show by Varietal’ (Chardonnay). This wine is dry and zesty with subtly perfumed tart lemon peel. On the palate, it has tastes of under-ripe green apple and fresh apple blossoms. It can be enjoyed by itself or with light appetizers.

 

Murviedro Pasión Red – This 2019 vintage earned 90 points and secured a gold medal at the competition. The wine is an opulent and juicy red with bright ripe strawberries, plums, cherries, fruit leather, lightly grilled meat, toasted wood, and coffee notes. This wine is bold and spicy, and the jammy fruit complements the earthy notes.

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Sep 17 – This Week’s Show

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Guy

This week it’s all about cookies with Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin.

With bolder-than-ever flavors and spectacularly scientific techniques, cookies have truly never been more fabulous.

“Delicious and dazzling…for cookie fanatics, this one is sure to be a hit!” – Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin bring fresh perspective and heaps of creativity to everything they bake. Now reinventing America’s most traditional handheld dessert―the cookie―they offer 100 reliable and exciting recipes that are sure to impress. From Pumpkin Snickercrinkles to Black-Bottom Lemon Squares, and Coffee Bean Crunchers to Bronze Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, these are next-level cookies.

Combining their passion for serious baking with their professional backgrounds as accomplished scientists, Taylor and Arguin apply new methods and modern ingredient pairings to develop novel base recipes with innovative techniques. In these pages, they share what they’ve learned in lively tips and tricks for every recipe and style of cookie. Complete with mouthwatering photos, options to make ahead, decorate, or infinitely adapt, these outside-the-box recipes are the very definition of fabulous.

 

We are Chris Taylor (right) and Paul Arguin (left)—the faces and flour-covered hands behind Flour Sugar Butter. We are authors, avid pie makers, baking enthusiasts, and cookie makers. Since 2011, we have won more than 600 awards for our baking, including Best of Show at the American Pie Council’s National Pie Championship.

Our first cookbook, The New Pie: Modern Techniques for the Classic American Dessert, was published by Clarkson Potter/Penguin Random House in 2019, The New Pie features pies made with modern flavors and techniques. Our second cookbook, Fabulous Modern Cookies, was published by Countryman Press/W. W. Norton in April 2022 and can be found anywhere you buy books, including here!

We live in Atlanta, GA where it’s sometimes too dang hot to turn on the oven.

Later in the show, Shannon Doherty joins us for some pre-Halloween hacks and more!

Change-1  Moved Shannon to next Saturday Sept 24 so we have enough time!

Doherty joined TikTok in March 2020 when the pandemic started. She started to share parenting hacks, DIY activities, recipes, and crafts. She quickly gained hundreds of thousands of followers after her DIY * STAY HEALTHY* FRONT DOOR SUPPLIES STATION went viral and took over TikTok as she inspired families with safety tips during the pandemic. Doherty is also the founder of Coco and Lala, a lifestyle brand and clothing boutique for women and children, featuring stylish clothing and accessories with custom items designed by Doherty herself. Coco and Lala sweatshirts and PJs are best-sellers. Coco and Lala launched a campaign to encourage handwashing in 2020. The proceeds went to the organization No Kid Hungry.

When Doherty posted her life with her kids at home, people questioned her about things that she had in her kitchen and things behind her in her videos. She realized that there was a space on TikTok for people wanting to learn ideas she has as a mom of four. Since then, her account At Home with Shannon has tallied over 40 million views from parents interested in everything from easy dinner ideas to creating a neon volcano science experiment at the kitchen table.

Doherty, who worked in finance, real estate, and studied law, is sharing her creative side with the world and is loved for her authenticity, realness, and her genius “life-saving” super-mom hacks. Her viral videos have been featured on GMA, Newsweek, Buzzfeed and THE TODAY SHOW.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2020 Bread & Butter Chardonnay, Napa California
A rich and memorable Chardonnay with creamy notes of vanilla bean, almond and a touch of tropical fruit. Balanced acidity and savory oak lead to a long, smooth finish. ABV13.5%

 

2019 Bread & Butter Merlot, Napa California
A beautifully balanced and approachable Merlot with expressive notes of rich plum, dark cherry and sweet baking spice. Soft and easy drinking, chocolate and sweet vanilla notes delight on the finish. ABV13.5%

New arrival at Jacob Liquor on North Rock!
Retail for both $14.99 – SALE $11.99
Big display right inside the front door 🙂

Learn more about www.breadandbutterwines.com

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Sep 10 – Maison Louis Latour

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is Linda Hinton, Communications Director and Regional Manager for Maison Louis Latour exclusively in the central US, specializing in the wines of Burgundy, France.

From the heart of their domaine on the Corton hillside, Maison Louis Latour has witnessed more than two centuries of Burgundian history. Founded in 1797, Maison Louis Latour has survived the ages and has become a natural custodian of Burgundy’s ancient traditions. Authentic and determinedly independent, the House has always made it a point of honor to remain family owned. It is now run by the seventh Louis Latour who represents the 11th generation of the founding family, who like each generation before him, has worked hard to preserve the company’s unique heritage whilst ensuring the future with an ambitious and visionary spirit.

MLL strives for perfection in everything they do to in order to meet the demands and expectations of its customers. In 1997, Maison Louis Latour celebrated its bicentennial and was admitted to the Henokiens Club, a select circle of companies who have remained in founding family ownership for at least 200 years and still bear the name of their founder. Learn more here!

Linda Hinton graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Communications and subsequently joined the world of global marketing. Following her passion for wine, she entered the wholesale business, representing domestic and international producers in San Francisco. For 14 years she has represented Maison Louis Latour exclusively in the central US, specializing in the wines of Burgundy, France. She is certified by the Society of Wine Educators as a Certified Specialist of Wine and by the Court of Master Sommeliers. She regularly travels to France as part of the never-ending education to be had in both the vineyards and the wine cellar.

We will also be telling you all about the American Institute of Wine & Food Wichita Chapter wine dinner Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. at Larkspur Bistro & Bar – 904 E. Douglas, Wichita Kansas.  Members $70-Non-Members $80.  For more info: www.aiwfwichita.org

Good Life Guy’s Wines of the Week:
A selection of wines from the AIWF wine dinner! 🙂
NV Simonnet Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut
2019 Latour Pouilly Fuisse
2019 Latour Grand Ardeche Chardonnay
2019 Latour Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir
2020 Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir

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