Jun 18 – Bradshaw Bourbon with Terry Bradshaw #12

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Guy

This is going to be a good one!  Terry Bradshaw (Pittsburgh Steelers #12 for 14 seasons, 4 Super Bowl wins, 212 passing touchdowns and now a first class NFL commentator and The Bradshaw Bunch TV personality) and his son-in-law Chef Noah Hester join Good Life Guy to talk about Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon. www.bradshawbourbon.com

Four Super Bowl victories was no ordinary feat, but then Terry Bradshaw was no ordinary player. So, it makes sense that Terry Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is anything but ordinary. Blended from the finest grains and aged in hand selected barrels, the 212 blend is worthy of a nod from a true champion.
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Bradshaw enjoys sipping on a glass of bourbon whiskey, eventually developing a desire for starting his own brand. As a result, in 2020, Bradshaw would launch Bradshaw Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey in collaboration with Green River Distilling. Bradshaw Bourbon uses a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley. The whiskey is aged in new American oak barrels for a minimum of two years before being bottled at 51.9% (103.8 proof), a nod to Bradshaw’s career passer completion percentage in the NFL.

Distilled by a third-generation Master Distiller at one of the oldest distilleries in the nation. Bradshaw Bourbon is a serious bourbon for the ages that is sure to garner the following and respect of its namesake.

  • NOSE – Vanilla, Toffee, Banana, Leather, and Campfire Notes
  • PALATE – Cinnamon, Baking Spices, Vanilla, and Coconut
  • FINISH – Wood, Vanilla, Butterscotch

You may remember Noah Hester from my May 7th show about Bradshaw Ranch Thick & Juicy Burgers.  Noah Hester is the founder and culinary talent behind Puako Provisions & Catering. He was recently named one of the country’s top culinary talents for the second time by “Best Chefs America.” This prestigious honor recognizes the most brilliant cooks in the country.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
BOURBON  🙂 Just kidding…I’ll have a wine of the week that goes great with HOT weather, it is almost summer after all!

2021 Imagery Chardonnay, California
Crisp and elegant, this Chardonnay radiates aromas of apple, lime and pear. Subtle oak and and a touch of Chenin Blanc, boost this wine’s brightness and overall liveliness. Balanced flavors of green apple and vanilla, followed by complex layers of fruit and spice lead to an elegant creamy finish. Natural varietal characteristics of Chardonnay shine through without being overshadowed by dominant oak notes. ABV13.5%  Blend: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc
learn more at www.imagerywinery.com

Grab some Bradshaw Bourbon or the wine of the week
at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road

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Jun 11 – 50 Things to Bake Before You Die

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is Allyson Reedy with her new book “50 Things to Bake Before You Die.”

What kind of morbid gal puts baking—the sweetest, the most sublime of life’s pleasures—in the same sentence as death? Can’t we just have our cake without being confronted with our ever-hastening mortality, too?

Dessert-obsessed food writer and restaurant critic Allyson Reedy gets it. She values baked goods and detests the fact that someday she will cease to exist. (And, therefore, taste.)

Which is exactly why her new cookbook is so critical. Introducing 50 Things to Bake Before You Die: The World’s Best Cakes, Pies, Brownies, Cookies, and More from Your Favorite Bakers, Including Christina Tosi, Joanne Chang, and Dominique Ansel [978-1-64604-331-6; $24.95; Ulysses Press; April 2022], a heavenly collection of dessert recipes gifted to us from the greatest bakers and celebrity chefs to small-town café owners and fancy restaurateurs.

“This book is designed for baking mortals like myself,” Reedy says. “I cannot make a perfectly crimped pie crust, and my cakes don’t look like works of art, or even works of a third grader. The point of this book isn’t to make the most beautiful lemon layer cake, but the tastiest, and that should be accessible to all levels of bakers.”

Complete with stunning photography for every recipe, 50 Things to Bake Before You Die will have you turning your home-baking skills into professional-grade desserts without the fuss or stress.

Turn your home-baking skills into professional-grade desserts with this mouthwatering baking book featuring recipes from some of the most incredible bakers and bakeries—including Tieghan Gerard, Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery), Chelsey White, Christina Tosi (Milk Bar), Daniel Boulud, and more!

Get a copy NOW

Allyson Reedy is a dessert-obsessed food writer and restaurant critic in Denver, Colorado. When she’s not taste-testing or checking out new restaurants for a story, she’s probably tripping over her pug in her home kitchen while trying out cookie recipes. Oh, and eating batter and dough by the fistful before her kids ask to lick the bowl; there’s a lot of that happening, too. Learn more at www.allysonreedy.com   Follow on Twitter & Instagram 

Joining me to share the story of Trione Family Vineyards & Winery and the wine of the week is winemaker Scot Covington. Winemaker since 2005, Scot selects the top 3% of estate grapes and crafts small lots of wine in his customized “studio”.  His goal, make wines that that express the highest level of quality across all varieties produced. It’s starting to be pretty warm…let’s taste some fine Sauvignon Blanc!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2020 Trione Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc
This Sauvignon Blanc is a rich expression of the varietal. Honeydew melons, nectarines, and white peach all come to mind when tasting this wine. It is a great example of Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc. The pairings are almost too numerous to mention …except for my favorites, Beau Soleil oysters, Brillat-Savarin cheese and a fresh baguette. Cheers! ABV13.5%

Learn more here!

Wine Enthusiast 92
“From estate-grown grapes that were picked in early September, this white is fruity, textured and fresh, with pithy elements of white peach and melon. Balanced acidity doesn’t detract from its lasting succulence and integrated richness.”

Grab a bottle or two at Jacob Liquor Exchange and join me Saturday

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Jun 1 – Tuscan Women Cook

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is Coleen Kirnan owner and host of Tuscan Women Cook.

Imagine having a best friend in Tuscany who knows all the best places to cook, dine, and shop. She is on a first name basis with the best gelato makers and has exclusive access to the most spectacular vineyards where they’ll set up personal wine tastings just for you. This friend is also a master travel planner, who takes every travel detail off your plate and creates an insider’s Italian itinerary filled with friendly, knowledgeable tour guides, translators, drivers, and private cooking classes only a local resident could access.

When you book a week with Tuscan Women Cook, Coleen, along with her team, becomes that extraordinary new friend, with contagious joy that will deeply enhance your Italian experience.

Chances are you have come to a place in your life where it is finally time to take care of YOU. Coleen intimately understands this life chapter and relishes the opportunity to create your new, personalized Italian experience. Once you arrive in Montefollonico, Coleen’s extensive connections with local families and businesses, culled from years of forging personal relationships with multiple generations, will immediately get you acclimated. Her regional knowledge and sincere love of all things Italian makes her the ideal companion who will confidently lead you from your empty nest, your harried work schedule or your auto-pilot daily routine and create your next authentic, life-changing experience.

Coleen’s is a story of an extraordinary mid-life dream come true. Follow on Facebook

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Montepeloso A Quo Toscana Rosso 2020
The wine exhibits a dark bright color. The nose is dominated by dark red fruits, herbal notes, intermixed with spicy aromas and mineral notes. On the palate there is a nice tension. The texture is mineral combined again with hints of black fruits and aromatic woods.  Fermented in large steel tanks, aged for 12 months in barrels (15% new) and 12 months in bottle before release. Organic, 30% montepulciano, 30% cabernet sauvignon, 20% sangiovese, 10% marselan, and 10% alicante bouschet – ABV14.5%

Critical Acclaim JS93 James Suckling
Lovely, fruity red with cherries, berries and some stone and sandalwood. It’s full and soft-textured with round tannins. Drink or hold.  Get some at @jacobliquorexchange

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May 28 – BEEF IT UP!

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is Jessica Formicola author of a nifty new book; BEEF IT UP – 50 Mouthwatering Recipes for Ground Beef, Steaks, Roasts, Ribs , and more!

Where’s the beef? It’s on the dinner table tonight! This focused collection of recipes offers 50 tasty ways to serve up protein-rich beef meals without a lot of fuss. Flavorful beef suppers (Cheeseburger Soup, Shepard’s Pie Mac & Cheese) are featured along with new classics (Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, 20-Minute Mongolian-style Beef ), salads (Southwest Steak Salad w/ Chipotle Ranch and Steakhouse Salad w/ Blue Cheese), quick hits (Empanada Hand Pies and Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce), and the tried-and-true burgers, steaks, and chili. Juicy photos provide the inspiration and confidence cooks of all levels need to deliver on the promise of a great meal every time. Order a copy today!

Jessica Formicola is the creator of Savory Experiments, a trusted food and lifestyle blog. She appears regularly on national networks providing cooking demonstrations and entertaining ideas. She has contributed to Parade, The Daily Meal, Mashed, and Better Homes & Gardens, and has partnered with over 100 national food brands on product releases and cooking tutorials. Formicola lives near Baltimore, Maryland with her husband and children. Facebook & Twitter

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2020 Pieropan Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy 
The 2020 Pieropan Soave Classico is a brilliant straw yellow color with greenish hints. The delicate nose is reminiscent of almond blossoms and marzipan. Good depth of fruit on the palate, nicely balanced by a zingy acidity that enhances its long length. This wine makes an excellent partner for soups, starters, especially vegetable based such as asparagus, peas, courgette, egg-based dishes or seafood and fresh water fish dishes. It is an excellent aperitif, especially when served with simple canapés.  Learn more about this wine.

Good Life Guy says: this wine is excellent, light, crisp and aromatic!

WE94
Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of citrus, wet stone and a delicate whiff of hawthorn waft out of the glass. On the dry, delicious palate, bright acidity accompanies white peach, grapefruit and a saline note before finishing on a hint of white almond. It’s an incredible value at this price point. Editors’ Choice.
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May 21 – One Delightful Life

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week if Vanessa Whiteside, one of the busiest and most fun bloggers ever!  We will be talking about her growing up in Wichita, moving away and more importantly coming back.  She is the power behind www.onedelightfullife.com a Lifestyle blog and more importantly the author of the just released “100 Things to Do In Wichita Before You Die.”

Vanessa says: “One Delightful Life started with taking a creative risk and resigning from my job to fulfill my true desire to write a blog featuring travel destinations and foodie finds. My travel posts focus on telling the hyper-local experience.”

The site is devoted to making the lives of others easier whether you’re booking your new vacation to sunny Puerto Vallarta on a strict budget or you’re on the hunt for a week’s worth of easy-to-get-on-the-table meals. She has also included posts on a multitude of topics to assist you in your learning.

The main topic today is of course the new book.  Vanessa and I both love Kansas and Wichita.  I’ll never forget hearing folks say they can’t wait to see Wichita in the rearview mirror or “There’s nothing to do here!”  I got here in 1990 and never felt that way and can’t find time to do everything that’s available to do here.  Having just returned from New York City, I can also add that Wichita is a real bargain for everything from housing to food, drink, entertainment and so much more.  With that in mind you need a copy of her new book!

Wichita aka “Doo-Dah,” “Magic City,” and the “Air Capital of the World,” is a mid-size city with attractions that easily rival the nation’s largest metropolises in entertainment value. Fun awaits – you just have to discover it! 100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die is a bucket-list book filled cover to cover with timeless destinations and lesser-known places. 

Good Life Guy & Vanessa

Vanessa Whiteside is a native Wichitan who never shies away from telling others about the city she holds dear. She has celebrated her love of Wichita as a contributing writer for the Wichita Eagle, 360 Wichita, and Visit Wichita. Vanessa’s blog, www.onedelightfullife.com, features travel narratives from the perspective of a former journalist now curious tourist. In her free time, you might find her shopping local, snapping pictures of street art, or winding her way through a museum. She also volunteers her time as a board member of Wichita Professional Communicators. Find her on Facebook, Twitter and other social sites.

Good Life Guy’s Wines of The Week:
Cantine di Ora Il Casato Pinot Grigio and Red Blend
Both of these wines are classic, varietally correct, highly rated and super tasty – the best part, they are in good supply and relatively inexpensive.  If you looking for a red and white to accompany your Italian dinner, here is your answer.  Both are available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road here in Wichita and available nationwide at fine wine stores.

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