Nov 13 – Parma Vegan seasoning

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Guy

Another FUN and informative show this week!  My guest is Shannon Schnibbe Founder and CEO of  Sister River Foods and its subsidiary, “Parma.”

Shannon Schnibbe, Founder and CEO of Sister River Foods and its subsidiary, Parma! has been passionate about creating healthy food options for more than twenty five years, when she first realized that food was making her sick. Faced with unknown sensitivities and allergies she ventured out in search of options.

Sister River Foods 
Several years after her first shipment, Shannon Schnibbe changed the name of her rapidly growing company to Sister River Foods to respond to market pressures. Sister River was inspired by the Native American story, “The Earth is Our Mother”, and reflects her unrelenting focus on creating a world that works for everyone with grace and ease.

Parma! was the first product line manufactured by Sister River Foods and has expanded from Parma! Original to include three more delicious -flavors in two sizes.  eatparma.com  Facebook & Instagram



Check out all the new flavors of Parma!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2020 El Posadero Tempranillo, Vinos de Madrid D.O.
Brilliant ruby-red. A highly perfumed nose evokes ripe red berries and floral pastilles, and a hint of white pepper lends a spicy touch. Plush, seamless and gently sweet, offering raspberry and cherry compote flavors that become more energetic on the back half. Emphatically fruity and supple in texture, finishing with just a hint of smooth, harmonious tannins. This fruit-driven, very appealing wine offers superb value. ABV14.5%

 

 

On display at Jacob Liquor Exchange on N. Rock Rd. ⇒

This is a great value wine
from Vinos de Madrid.
100% Tempranillo

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Nov 6 – For the Love of BEEF

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Guy

My guest this week is Scott Lively with his new book “For The Love Of Beef: The Good, the Bad and the Future of America’s Favorite Meat.”  www.fortheloveofbeef.com

We eat beef for the experience. We eat it for the texture, the aroma, the atmosphere. Whether it’s prepared in a backyard or a bistro, North Americans LOVE beef. Look at it this way: the French have their wine, the Germans have their beer―and the Americans have their beef.

From hamburgers to meatballs, briskets to ribeyes, the average American eats almost 60 pounds of beef every year. Yet, how well do you know the steak on your plate, the roast in your oven, or the ground beef in your freezer? Where does it come from―Texas, Nebraska, Uruguay, or Australia? Is it true that the meat from thousands of cows is in just one pound of hamburger? And, if so, how safe is it? And what about hormones and antibiotics?

Scott Lively, president of Raise American, cuts through the bull and brings you the truth about the Big Beef industry in this essential guide to all things beef. You’ll find out what packers, grocers, and the government know, but don’t have to tell you. You’ll learn how to look at a cut of beef and know whether it’s clean, green, and healthy, or came from an old dairy cow. You’ll find out what “grass fed” really means (and what it doesn’t), and how the USDA actually measures the quality of your beef. And you’ll understand what sustainable cattle farming is, and how it can benefit your health and the environment.

For the Love of Beef has the answers to the questions you never knew you had about your favorite meat, written by one of the foremost authorities in the beef industry. Whether you’re a budget-minded consumer or would-be connoisseur, you’ll never look at beef the same way again.  Get a copy NOW!

Scott Lively, president of Raise American, is an organic food entrepreneur and an absolute freak about beef. Scott left a successful career in the IT industry to found the U.S.’s largest organic beef producer. Today, he oversees a broad portfolio of company and private label and brands. A self-professed beef geek, he boasts that he knows every cut of beef as if he cut it himself. He divides his time between Scottsdale, Arizona, and Martha’s Vineyard, where he is an owner of the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, a collegiate baseball franchise that is part of the NECBL. Scott is an advocate of local economic development and regenerative farming practices applied to large agriculture.  www.raiseamerican.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Utterly fascinating nose mixing lifted black fruit, savory green herbs and dark notes of grilled bread, espresso and anise. Fills the palate with bright red fruit and black plum. A constant play between sweet and savory. Gentle and dusty tannins lead the way into an incredibly long and precise finish. Mulberry sweetness and a wonderful tension between tannic structure and bright acidity. Balanced and refined, a study in elegance.  Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20%, Merlot, 20%, Cabernet Franc & 10%, Petit Verdot. ABV14.5%  www.theparing.com
Vinous 90/100  Jeb Dunnick 93/100
Something perfect for BEEF…and we know “Beef it’s what’s for dinner!”

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Oct 30 – The Girl Who Ate Everything

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Guy

My guest this week is “The Girl Who Ate Everything” Christy Denney and her new book Scrumptious.  As it says on the front cover, Perfect for Busy Families and Game-day Crowds!

Easy Family Recipes from a Girl Who Has Tried Them All

If you can’t be left alone with warm cinnamon rolls or a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies, or if you enjoy creating photos of your culinary creations almost as much as eating them, Christy Denney, the blogger known as “The Girl Who Ate Everything”, has the perfect cookbook for you.

Take it from a girl who has earned her name as The Girl Who Ate Everything, this cookbook is filled with family friendly recipes that were taste tested and approved by her own 5 kids. There are over 90 new, drool worthy recipes along with 10 popular favorites from the blog. From appetizer to dessert, you’ll find a wide variety of recipes for every palate. Every recipe has a photo taken by Christy herself and personalized tips to help you along the way. You’ll love her S’mores Cookie Cups, Cheeseburger Pizza Balls, Juicy Beef Tenderloin, and Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake.  www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

I’m Christy Denney, and I eat everything. “I’m a mom of five, wife, and cookbook author living in sunny Florida. I have three wild and crazy boys and two sweet little girls. I grew up in Mesa, Arizona and am the youngest of ten kids. Being in the kitchen cooking and eating with friends and family is my happy place. I love food and am the author of the blog The Girl Who Ate Everything since 2008. I’ve been featured on Huffington Post, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Healthy Living Magazine, Woman’s Day, and Glamour Magazine.”
Christy is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Christy says “I can’t be left alone with a warm cinnamon roll or chocolate chip cookie.”
Neither can I Christy, neither can I 🙂

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2018 Les Vignobles St. Didier Parnac
“Mission de Picpus” Malbec, Cahors France
100% Malbec aged 12 months in stainless and oak. This beautifully graceful dry red is bursting with fruit and an earthy warmth. Deep flavors of blackberry and smoky liquorice make this the perfect partner for big flavors. Grapes are sourced from the valley of the Cause in Cahors, where limestone and clay are dominant and the soils are predominantly calcareous. ABV14.5% WE93 IWC95

This is a BIG bold Malbec, it’s complex, rich and savory, perfect for a Fall pasta dish like the stuffed shells on the front cover of Scrumptious.  It’s available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road here in Wichita.

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Oct 23 – Old Amsterdam & Wine Water

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Guy

Up first today is Heather Lafrate General Manager Marketing at Norseland Inc. the U.S. distributor of Old Amsterdam

Old Amsterdam – THE GOLD STANDARD OF AGED GOUDA

Old Amsterdam is a multi-award winning aged gouda that’s imported from Holland. The original recipe is family-owned and a well-guarded secret. Old Amsterdam has a rich, full-flavor with butterscotch undertones and a smooth, dense structure sparked with ripening crystals. The cheese is a resounding success in both domestic and foreign markets; Old Amsterdam is sold in more than 60 countries around the world.

Old Amsterdam is a brand from the Westland Family. A family company established in 1936, it was the first company in Holland to come up with a branded cheese strategy and still is year-to-date the largest privately owned branded-cheese company in Holland. Nowadays the third generation is running the company, which is still 100% family owned.

@oldamsterdamcheese

Here’s a great burger recipe featuring Old Amsterdam Gouda!

 

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Later in the show I’ll be talking to Rob Kuchar co-founder with wife Amy of Wine Water.  Wine Water is a refreshing combination of dry, French wine blended with pure, sparkling water. Clean, simple, and purposefully developed for the active wine drinker, all Wine Water varietals feature light alcohol, low calories, only two ingredients, and absolutely nothing artificial.  www.sipwinewater.com @sipwinewater

Rosé Water is a refreshing combination of sparkling water blended with Dry Rosé wine, produced in the heart of Bordeaux, France. The proprietary blend of grapes has been purposely created to combine with pure water, creating a truly unique beverage for the active wine enthusiast – featuring simple ingredients, light alcohol, low calories, and absolutely nothing artificial.

Tasting Notes On the palate, the bright acidity of the French Dry Rosé wine is balanced by the effervescence of the pure sparkling water. With aromas of strawberry and melon generously expressed, this simple but striking combination reveals an incredibly refreshing tasting experience – perfectly paired with an afternoon in the sun, by the pool, or anywhere good friends gather.

Sauvignon Blanc Wine Water is a refreshing combination of sparkling water blended with 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine produced in the heart of Bordeaux, France. The sauvignon blanc has been purposefully developed to combine with pure water, creating a truly unique beverage for the active wine enthusiast – featuring simple ingredients, light alcohol, low calories, and absolutely nothing artificial.

Tasting Notes Aromas of exotic fruits including pineapple and mango are featured on the nose and palate, and are beautifully balanced with the effervescence of the pure, sparkling water. Simple but striking, Wine Water Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect expression of the Entre-Deux-Mers terroir in an approachable, incredibly refreshing, easy-to-enjoy presentation.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
See above 🙂 It’s all about Wine Water – Available locally, ask your wine merchant!

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Oct 16 – Made in California

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Guy

This week I’ll be talking to Chef/Cookbook author extraordinaire George Geary about his latest book “Made in California – The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America.”

The history and influence of some of America’s best-known California-born restaurants.
A&W Root Beer. Foster’s Freeze. IHOP. Der Wienerschnitzel. See’s Candy. Jack in the Box. You name the American food icon, and chances are its roots are in California. Food historian and chef George Geary tells the remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America’s hearts and stomachs, from Bob’s Big Boy to McDonald’s, Winchell’s Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet’s Coffee to Taco Bell. With more than 200 historic and contemporary photos. Order a copy NOW!

RAVE REVIEWS:
“George Geary’s Made in California takes you on a delightful journey down memory lane. It’s a must-read guide for anyone who loves history, food, and California’s culture of innovation. Fortunately, you can still visit many of these iconic locations, so plan your road trip now!” ―Linda Dishman, president and CEO, Los Angeles Conservancy

“This delicious book serves up more than a feast of information―it’s food for the soul of anyone who is hungry for the back stories and glories of California’s classic cuisine, iconic kitchens, famous flavors, and tastiest landmarks.” ―Charles Phoenix, author of Addicted to Americana and Holiday Jubilee

George Geary is the author of many hit books, including L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants and The Cheesecake Bible. He is a cooking teacher, pastry chef, culinary travel guide, and in-demand public speaker. A California native, he lives in the Los Angeles area. Learn more at www.georgegeary.com.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2018 Chappellet Mountain Cuvée, Proprietor’s Blend
Blended from the traditional Bordeaux varietals, including our own coveted grapes, the Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor’s Blend builds on our five decades of experience crafting great Napa County mountain-grown wines. Each component varietal in the cuvée contributes to nuances that complement each other. The result is a complex array of aromas and flavors that deliver pure pleasure in a glass. Made for more near-term enjoyment, this is the wine to choose when you’re looking for vivid, mouthfilling fruit flavors.  Alluringly dark and spicy, this wine displays beautiful aromas of currant, cassis, sage, and thyme, as well as hints of cinnamon and clove from barrel aging. On the palate, the tannins are impeccably balanced, adding depth to the lush ripe berry flavors, with layers of cola and grenadine emerging as the wine evolves in the glass. ABV14.5%

Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Cab Franc
Available at @jacobliquorexchange

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