Sep 4 – CRAVE Culinary Festival

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Guy

Joining me this week is Katy Dorrah CEO of Mark Arts and Katharine Elder. Executive Chef/Owner at Elderslie Farm to talk about CRAVE Culinary Festival  September 21-25 – Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road.

“Get ready to satisfy your hunger for connection. Let’s gather and champion the arts! You’ll enjoy an artistic fusion of food and friends benefiting Mark Arts. A variety of culinary and drink workshops will be held Tuesday through Friday evenings featuring local and national culinary experts. On Saturday Mark Arts will host the Foodie fair featuring a keynote talk from visiting Chef Kiki Louya followed by talks from some of Wichita’s food and hospitality professionals as well as samples from local chefs.”  Learn more and get tickets NOW!

Advance registration is required for all events. Mark Arts is proud to support several restaurant and hospitality partners throughout the Festival. Because of the food and beverage costs associated with these events, cancellations and refunds will not be permitted after September 3. If you have questions, please call Mark Arts at 932-1791.

Later in the program Jennifer Minette is on to talk about “Bark for Life” a canine event to fight cancer September 11, 2021. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Decarsky Park dog park, Derby Kansas

Bark For Life of Sedgwick County unites the community behind the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from cancer. Here’s what you can expect:  Bring your dog(s) out for a fun, non-competitive dog walk.  There will be games, product vendors and many activities as well as K9 demonstrations.  Registration is $10 per dorelayg,  Register as an individual or form a walk team with your pup friends.  All registered dogs receive a bandana and “wag bag.”
Info and sign up here!
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
Location: Decarsky Park Dog Park

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Chateau Bourdieu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
87% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc fermented and aged in temperature controlled stainless tanks.  This wine offers a beautiful red ruby color deep and intense. It exhales red fruits and blackcurrant aromas, completed by notes of redcurrant. The mouthfeel is round and juicy, with a smooth, well integrated tannins that offers a nice structure and a long finish. ABV14.5%

“Flamboyant and deep, with ample, lush and fresh forest fruits, bramble and cassis, with cascading sweet spice swifty following. A super, brooding wine which will shine brighter with time” Decanter, (November 2020), Platinum Medal – 97 points

This wine is of course available at Jacob Liquor Exchange, N. Rock Rd.

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Aug 28 – California Wine Month & more…

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Guy

Lot’s of FUN stuff to talk about this week!
First up is Jeanne Sullivan from The Wine Institute to talk about California Wine Month in September.

Experience the Excitement of the Annual Harvest Season During California Wine Month  
Consumers Can Enjoy Activities in Wine Country & At Home, from Festivals and Grape Stomps to Vineyard Hikes & Virtual Tastings

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release

With the 2021 wine grape harvest now underway, September offers a time to enjoy all that California wine has to offer. Whether you live in the state, or simply want to embrace a Golden State of Mind, there are many ways to participate in California Wine Month.

Consumers can take part in about 60 events and activities across the state, both in-person and virtually. These include special tastings, farm-to-table harvest dinners, musical performances in the vineyards, wine and food festivals, immersive harvest experiences, grape stomps, tours, discount offers and more.

Then Jennika King from the Sedgwick County Zoo joins us to talk about the latest happenings at the Zoo and this years much anticipated annual fund raising party “Zoobilee!”

Wichita’s wildest FUN-raiser!  Saturday September 11, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. to Midnight

Enjoy live music, delicious drinks, and delectable bites from local establishments during Sedgwick County Zoo’s premier fundraiser.  Llew Brown Band is headlining the evening, taking the main stage at 8:30 p.m.  Other bands include Annie Up, Suite 68, Vinyl Ritchie, Jared Brown Band, and Whitnie Means Trio.  Adult beverages will be served at this event, so be prepared to show a valid ID.

Learn more and order your tickets NOW!

Last but not least…
August 2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of The Good Life on KNSS!
It all started in Miami Florida in June of 1988 on WKAT 1360.  My brother and I did the show for two years until a move to Kansas and the Kansas Air Guard brought me to Wichita.  While my brother Brian continued the show for a couple more years, I worked to get settled here in Wichita.  It was in August of 1991 that I started The Good Life on KNSS 1240 up on 37th Street North at Clear Channel.  Several years ago in a channel swap 1240 became an Entercom (no Audacy) property and I moved with it.  Then the swap of 1240 to 1330 happened and here we are.

Brian and I will reminisce about the beginnings and enjoy The Good Life with the Wine of the Week 🙂

Good Life Guy’s 30th Anniversary Wine of the WeeK:
NV Roederer Estate Brut – Anderson Valley Sparkling Wine
Roederer Estate Brut, the first California sparkling wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, builds upon a 200-year tradition of fine winemaking that has made Roederer champagne among the most sought-after in the world.  Roederer’s winemaking style is based on two elements: ownership of its own vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year’s blend or cuvee. All the grapes for the Anderson Valley wines are grown on the Estate.  Each year, the winemaker selects a portion of the best wines for aging in Center of France oak casks. Aged from one to three years, wines from this reserve cellar are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvee in the traditional Roederer style, known for its body, finesse and depth of flavor.  The Roederer Estate Brut debuted in October 1988, and has since established its reputation as one of California’s premier sparklers, remaining true to the heritage of excellence and style of its French forebears.

The current release of the NV Estate Brut is made up mainly of fruit from the 2015 vintage. It is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and was made with about ten grams per liter dosage. Disgorged in October of 2018, it has a fresh, open nose with pure fruit expression: crushed apples, pears and lemon peel mingle with touches of stone, flowers and toast. The medium-bodied palate offers a lovely dichotomy of toasty fruits with uplifted citrusy, minerally accents with a finely beaded mousse, and it finishes long and ultra fresh.
WA93 WE93 WS92 D93

Grab a bottle at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Rd.
and celebrate 30 years of Food, Wine & FUN! 😉

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Aug 14 – Lola’s Hot Sauce and more!

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Guy

Good Life Guy Likes thing spicy!  I use all manner of hot sauce including some I have made myself.  This week Taufeek Shah founder of Lola’s Fine Hot Sauces will join us.

Taufeek Shah, who owns Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce, will soon see his products in more than 1,300 Lowe’s home improvement stores after being named a top entrepreneur in “Making it … with Lowe’s,” the company’s new virtual pitch program. Lowe’s program gives the owners of diverse small businesses the opportunity to pitch their products directly to Lowe’s top executives, according to a news release. Shah operates Lola’s Fine Sauce, located in West Des Moines, and Lola’s Fine Kitchen, located in Ankeny. Shah received a marketing support package and a $5,000 small business grant from Lowe’s.

From West Des Moines Iowa comes these generational family recipe hot sauces, mixers, salsas, and other delicious fine foods! Non-GMO, real ingredients, and made in America! Find Lola’s in most retailers like; Whole Foods, Kroger stores, Target, Costco and more…

Too often we try hot sauces that leave us in agony for the rest of an evening. One drop, and you spend the remainder of your dinner searching for a solution that will end the burning pain. Lola’s elevates the hot sauce industry. Taufeek began making small batches of hot sauces and spices for his close friends and family from the recipes his family has had for generations. Soon the demand for the amazing recipes grew, and Taufeek founded Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce.  www.lolasfinehotsuace.com

“In our family Lola means grandmother. Well, Lola actually happens to be my mother; we’ve all grown to call her Lola now that we all have kids of our own. Lola is a word that is used by her grand kids when they see her, us as parents, and even close friends. Lola is passionate about family, helping people and cooking delicious food. So here we are sharing what Lola has provided to our family, friends, and neighbors. Her love through a recipe that’s fantastic and unique. Something that brings depths of unique flavor and makes anything better, a hot sauce for everyone!”

Follow Lola’s on Facebook  Instagram and Twitter

Later in the show, Chef’s John and Lexi Michael join me to talk about the new WSU Tech Culinary building and what the school will offer.

WSU Tech has broken ground on a 45,000-square-foot downtown facility, the National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education, or NICHE which is set to open next August in the historic Henry’s department store building at 124 S. Broadway.  www.wsutech.edu/culinary

The facility will include demonstration and commercial kitchens, classrooms, student-run cafes, a public food hall and a rooftop event center, Chef John is the the Program Director and his wife Lexi is the Executive Chef.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2020 Dry Creek Chenin Blanc
The winery has produced Dry Chenin Blanc each and every year since the winery was founded in 1972. Extremely versatile and food friendly, it is the perfect aperitif and one of the most popular Dry Creek wines. Fermented in 100% stainless steel barrels, this beautiful wine is wonderfully bright and consistent vintage after vintage. At first swirl, aromatics of honeydew, peach and mango spring forward from the glass with floral notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle. On the palate, the wine has refreshing flavors of watermelon, Meyer lemon and cucumber with hints of white tea and white pepper. The mouthfeel is soft but inviting, with a voluptuous texture. This classic, Loire Valley-style wine is excellent when paired with fresh oysters, seafood, or just about anything!  WS90 WRO92 TP92  www.drycreekvineyard.com

Get this wine at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road – Wichita

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Aug 7 – Thai Food + Wine Spies :-)

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Guy

In the first half I have two great guest to talk about some innovative food products you’re going to want…

Kwanapa Phivnil, Executive Director of the Thai Trade Center – Los Angeles  joins us to talk about Thai food and the many great products available to help you recreate some healthy and delicious Thai food in your own kitchen.  As one of the most popular cuisines in America, Thai cuisine is unrivalled with its distinctly strong flavors and bold palettes. The key to achieving the perfect harmony between sweet, sour, hot and salty, is sourcing quality, authentic Thai ingredients.  Learn more about Thailand HERE!

Later in the program Wine Spies founder, Jason Seeber (aka Agent Red) and I will tell you all about Wine Spies!
www.winespies.com

The Mission: Secure special, Top Secret deals on the World’s Best wines.

Backgrounder: The world of wine is one of intrigue, nuance and mystery. We are Wine Spies, and our Agents are masters of our craft. We go deep undercover for our Operatives (that’s you!) to find the best deals on the best wines – and we have a new featured deal every day.  We operate from our spy headquarters, in the heart of California’s Wine Country. We only accept the mission if it’s a wine that we love. Our Agents work up a detailed dossier on each new wine target, compiling a top secret file that only our Wine Spies Operatives have clearance for.

Our Guarantee: Selecting the very best wines for you is important, but so is your satisfaction. If you ever receive a bottle from us that doesn’t sync up with your tastes, let us know and we’ll take special care of you.

Your Mission: Become an Operative today, and experience the thrill of finding that elusive deal – for your glass only.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2019 Moonlit Harvest Monterey Chardonnay
Moonlit Harvest Chardonnay opens up with inviting oak aromatics, followed by tropical fruit notes of papaya, and flavors of white nectarine and creamy vanilla. The wine finishes with a beautifully round mouthfeel.

Available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road or your local wine merchant!

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Jul 31 – Classic Restaurants of Wichita

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Guy

Joining me this week, LIVE in-studio is Wichita’s own Denise Neil of Wichita Eagle Fame. If you haven’t heard, Denise has added yet another great accomplishment to her resume, AUTHOR!  You of course know her as the Eagle columnist and blogger who does “Dining with Denise” that’s so very popular.  Now with this book Classic Restaurants of Wichita she brings history to life with an in-depth look at some of Wichita’s finest restaurants from the past.

She’s been working on this exciting project for more than a year, and can now share some details.  The book titled “Classic Restaurants of Wichita,” will be published this August by Arcadia Publishing’s The History Press (the same group that put out Joe Stumpe’s book “Wicked Wichita” back in 2018.)

The book, which will feature close to 100 images, offers profiles of Wichita’s gone-but-never-forgotten restaurants, starting in the 1870s when Wichita was founded and spanning all the way to the late 1980s with the addition of places like of Pasta Mill, Willie C’s, Amarillo Grill and more.

Follow Denise on Twitter and Facebook

We’ll tell you all about the book, where she will be doing book signings and how you can get a copy.  Will also be talking about some of the latest Chef moves here in Wichita.  You don’t want to miss this show.  Get a copy NOW.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2020  Tenuta Sant’Antonio SCAIA white blend

The Scaia project was launched by Tenuta Sant’Antonio in 2006 with the aim of creating wines with a modern style outside the restrictions of the denomination system. This wine is a blend of 55% Garganega, the grape variety used to make Soave, and 45% Chardonnay. The vineyards are located near the Soave area. The Scaia wines are very fruity and fresh, for young consumers or for those who want something different.

This wine is fresh, crisp and delicious with ripe fruit and bold flavors perfect for hot summer entertaining.  It’s perfect as an aperitif or goes with an array of fine foods.  Pair this wine with fresh seafood and pasta, chicken piccata or pizza margarita.  Find this snazzy white wine at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road. 🙂

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