Nov 20/27 Dec 4 – Three Great shows

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Guy

I’m  traveling a bunch so here is the next 3 shows 🙂

November 20
My guest this week is TikTok  wine star David Choi @winewithdavid
Choi makes wine for a living in Napa Valley in California (Magna Carta) and the Loire Valley in France (Angel Falls). His credentials are exemplary. It would have been very easy for him to fall into that same gatekeeping aspect of wine snobbery that’s pervasive in wine media and reviewing. But that’s just not his jam. Instead, Choi offers insights into inexpensive wine choices that manage to hold their own with much more expensive bottles, along with practical pairing ideas.  Instagram
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2018 St. Didier Parnac Mission de Picpus Malbec from Cahors
Bright, buoyant black fruits signal a wine that is both ripe and layered with spice from wood aging and tannins. Made to be drunk young, the wine is ready now. IWC95

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Hope you have a Great Thanksgiving with some fine wine!

November 27
This week’s guest is Wayne Luciano proprietor of Just Like Home (JLH) sauces
Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes¼ was created by Wayne Luciano, a passionate foodie who grew up in an Italian-American family in the Boston area, and Nathan Sheets, founder of Nature Nate’s Honey Company, with a true servant’s heart and dedicated purpose.

All of the original recipes for our line of homecrafted pasta sauces are from real pasta sauce lovers across America, who were selected from dozens of entries as part of a nationwide recipe contest. The name, likeness and signature of the original recipe creators are proudly displayed on the front of our packaging.  Helping The Homeless (learn more)
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Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2018 Riboli Winery Maddalena Zinfandel, Paso Robles
Maddalena Zinfandel shows flavors of ripe red fruit, including bright raspberry and spicy black plum. Barrel-aging contributes notes of cocoa and oak. The mouth is round with a rich, silky texture that is framed by soft tannins.  TP92

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December 4
This week it’s all about great wine for the holidays!  Entertaining, party wine, wine and food pairing, with my guest Jim www.jimlaughren.com  Jim Laughren loves wine. And has for a very long time. He is a former importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world. He is also a Certified Wine Educator who has both taken and taught dozens of classes and seminars dealing with various aspects of wine and spirits.

But it’s sharing—with you!—that means the most to him. And it’s writing that allows him to share his knowledge, experience, and passion with all the people he’d love to meet but probably won’t have the chance to.  “Wine is a joy, a gift of the gods, bounty of the earth, and should be shared and celebrated. ”

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Something sparkling and bubbly to celebrate the holidays!

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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

RosĂ© Water is a refreshing combination of sparkling water blended with Dry RosĂ© 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 RosĂ© 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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