Apr 17 – Happiness Power

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Guy

My guest this week is Robert Gill (aka Ed McCormick) author of “Happiness Power – How to Unleash Your Power and Live a More Joyful Life”

True Happiness Gives You Many Unique Powers. Learn How to Identify Them To Use Them
In Happiness Power, we delve into the questions as to why happiness is so important and the powers it provides through Happiness Science.

“Happiness science” is a new field of social science known as positive psychology. It is not the old-school “positive thinking” or self-help, but rather a new empirical research field. Positive psychology functions constructively to obtain more of what we want to make ourselves better, happier people.

Happiness Power is a unique book that details how happiness’s life-satisfying emotion provides significant benefits to those who experience it. It also offers those who seek happiness the latest methods and techniques to improve their outlook and gain the new joy they are seeking. Happiness gives power to people who have achieved this state compared with those who exude pessimism and unhappiness. Most are unaware of the incredible fifty powers of happiness that this book details.

The Fifty Powers of Happiness consists of physical, health, mental, workplace, and social powers. These are the most important of the identified powers that are gained by those who experience happiness.  Get a copy NOW!

Author
Robert Gill, Jr., is the author of a variety of non-fiction books and articles on subjects ranging from teaching to cooking to personal finance.  There’s no particular “symbolism’’ behind the pen name Robert Gill Jr., McCormick said.  He was looking for something short, and read something that led him to create the name. “Like an actor picking out a stage name,’’ is how he described the process.

Robert Gill, Jr. is on Facebook

Learn more about Robert here!
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FREE Virtual Wine Tasting with Good Life Guy
Saturday April 17. 6:00 p.m. Central – Facebook LIVE

Four Chilean Wines from Viña Tinajas “Viejo Feo”
Available at Jacob Liquor Exchange or call your wine merchant!
  • 2020 Viejo Feo Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2017 Viejo Feo Chardonnay
  • 2019 Viejo Feo Carmenere
  • 2019 Viejo Feo Cabernet Sauvignon

Go here to join the party at 6:00 p.m. Central:  Guy’s Facebook Page
Download this:  Viejo Feo Tasting Guide & Info

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Apr 10 – HungBloodies – Oleavanti EVO

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Guy

My first guest is Matt Hazel CEO of TheHungCompany.  www.thehungcompany.com

TheHungCompany is the proud parent of All-American brands, HungBeverages and HungEats. Headquartered in Delray Beach Florida, the company fills the need for bold, quality crafted ready-to-serve mixers and snacks. CEO Matt Hazel founded The HungCompany in 2018 with its initial offering, HungBloodies Premium Bloody Mary Mix and expanded in 2020 with the official launch of the company’s HungBeverages and HungEats. Featuring fresh, new products such as HungMargs Craft Margarita Mix and artisanal garlic bread kit, HungToast.

HUNGBLOODIES raises the bar by elevating the experience of enjoying Bloody Marys and fighting hangovers by mixing up All-American excitement in a bottle, to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, whether a backyard cookout, at the bar or paired with favorite brunch menu items.

I  love a well made Bloody Mary and stuff is good!

Order some today and “Fight the Hang with the Hung”
Follow HungBloodies on Facebook

Later in the program Tony Gualtieri Co-Founder of OLEAVANTI Olive Oil from Lebanon joins us to talk about the ancient Lebanese olive trees that he and the company are dedicated to saving and the premium oils they produce.  Lebanese olive oil is often called “Lebanese Gold” for good reason!  www.oleavanti.com

Tony says; “I love the taste of Lebanese extra-virgin olive oil, which is why I co-founded Oleavanti.”

“I grew up with olive oil at home in Southern California. My father came from a family of winemakers and he loved to cook the Calabrian foods that he remembered from his youth. At the time, Italian foods were not a staple in supermarkets and we had to drive across town to get our supplies. He used olive oil on everything and even insisted my sister and I take a tablespoon every day “for health.”

Olive oil imbibes the Lebanese culture and constitutes an integral element in sustaining the livelihood of the Lebanese people for generations. It is an essential ingredient added to virtually every dish. For Lebanese people, there’s no such a thing as too much olive oil. We use it profusely in our meals, savor it and enjoy its health benefits.

Next Virtual Wine Tasting is Saturday April 17. 6:00 p.m. Central Facebook LIVE
4 Chilean Wines from Viña Tinajas “Viejo Feo” Sav Blanc-Chardonnay-Carmenérè-Cabernet

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2019 Telmo & Ruth Reserva Cabernet & Merlot, D.O. Maule Valley Chile  (Also from Viña Tinajas)
“Beautifully ripe Cabernet/Merlot blend, with a ruby deep color, showing blueberry and dark plum notes mixed with spice and roasted nut complexity. The palate delivers lovely fruit, medium bodied with silky texture and fine tannins. Pairs well with pasta, pizza, fish dishes or on its own.” Winemaker’s Notes

Find this wine at Jacob Liquor Exchange East & West
Outside of Kansas?  Call your wine merchant and check availability

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Apr 3 – Pancakes Make People Happy

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Guy

Who doesn’t a stack of warm pancakes with butter and syrup?  Well then you’ll love this book; “Pancakes Make People Happy” by Sharon Collins,. Charlotte Collins and my guest, Courtney Wade.

Pancakes Make People Happy is a cookbook for everyone who loves pancakes. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free recipes are included.

The pancake is the classic comfort food! Just imagining a short-stack of flapjacks drizzled with maple syrup will bring a smile to anybody’s face. But did you know that pancakes can be so much more?

From savory, satisfying brunchtime fare to light, sweet desserts, pancakes are the perfect food to nourish body and soul.

Pancakes Make People Happy features over 75 unique pancake recipes that are as easy to prepare as they are to love, including:
• Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
• Jalapeño Corn Fritter Pancakes
• Crispy Risotto Pancake
• Monte Cristo Pancakes
• Citrus Mimosa Pancakes
• Pancake Muffins
• Eggnog Pancakes
• Indian Chai Spice Pancakes
• Christmas Tree Stack
• Black Forest Pancakes

With authors hailing from the Catskills area of upstate New York, the recipes are farm-fresh and wholesome. Pancakes Make People Happy has everything you need to start enjoying this delicious food in no time. Put a little happy on your plate!  Get a copy NOW!

COURTNEY WADE is a chef, photographer, influencer and graphic designer who lives on a farm in the Catskills in upstate New York. She is also the author of The Catskills Farm to Table Cookbook.  Learn more about Courtney.

“Each one of the 75 thoroughly ‘kitchen cook friendly’ recipes will produce farm-fresh and wholesome fare for any and all dining occasions. ” —Midwest Book Review

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
How about a fine sparkling wine to go with your brunch pancakes?
Ocaso Rosé Extra Brut Sparkling Wine from Mendoza Argentina
A fun, affordable sparkling rosy from Ocaso. Pours a pale beautiful salmon color, with aromas of apple and pear skin up front. More apple skin on the palate, with delightful notes of red fruits and watermelon candy to balance the refreshingly dry finish.  Looking forward to trying this wine with you LIVE in-studio, this wine is available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road and comes highly recommended.

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Mar 27 – Benziger Family Winery

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Guy

My special guest this week is Chris Benziger of Benziger Family Winery Fame who will also be with us for the Virtual Tasting on Facebook LIVE this evening.  I have such great memories of the first time I visited the Glen Ellen Winery in 1988 and met Bruno and Helen Benziger, Chris’ Mom & Dad.  They were bottling wine in a makeshift tasting room with on 8′ table covered in a red and white checkered table cloth with wines to taste. It was the early days of what would become a legendary family success story.  Chris and I have been good friends for more than 30 years. Now as his older brothers retire or move on to other projects, Chris now leads the charge and continues the family legacy with some of his young nieces and nephews.

MEET CHRIS
Still in high school when the Benziger family moved from White Plains, NY. Chris finished his senior year in wine country. He went on to earn a degree in business from the University of San Francisco while spending summers, weekends and every spare moment working at the family winery on Sonoma Mountain.

Chris officially joined the Benziger Family Winery in 1993 as a Brand Manager. He ran East Coast sales for over 5 years and then returned to California to help transition the estate to Biodynamic farming. In addition to his current sales responsibilities for Benziger & Tribute, Chris also oversees the home ranch and its many farm related duties.

Chris feels that the only way to communicate the quality of his family’s wines is by walking the vineyards. He embodies the saying…“The best impression a winemaker can leave on his wines are his footprints in the vineyards”.

Tonight’s Virtual Wine Tasting
A selection of Benziger Family Wines – March 27, 2021 – With Good Life Guy
Facebook LIVE, 6:00 p.m. Central, Details/Downloads below

  • 2019 Benziger Family Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast California
  • 2017 Benziger Family Merlot, Sonoma County California
  • 2018 Tribute Pinot Noir, Monterey California
  • 2018 Tribute Chardonnay, Monterey California

Buy the wines at Jacob Liquor or your local wine merchant. Buy them all or what you like.
Can’t find the exact vintage?  Buy the what’s  available and join the FUN!
Jacob Liquor on North Rock Road 

Downloads:    FB Live tips  Benziger Tasting Guide
Go here to join the party:  Guy’s Facebook Page

 

 

 

 

 

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Mar 20 – The Book on Pie

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Guy

My guest this week is Erin Jeanne McDowell with “The Book on Pie – Everything You Need to Know to Bake Perfect Pies”  A New York Times bestseller!

You have to get a copy NOW!

Erin Jeanne McDowell, New York Times contributing baker extraordinaire and top food stylist, wrote the book on pie, a comprehensive handbook that distills all you’ll ever need to know for making perfect pies. The Book on Pie starts with the basics, including ways to mix pie dough for extra flaky crusts, storage and freezing, recipe size conversions, and expert tips for decorating and styling, before diving into the recipes for all the different kinds of pies: fruit, custard, cream, chiffon, cold set, savory, and mini. Find everything from classics like Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie, to more inspired recipes like Birthday-Cake Pie and Caramel Pork Pie with Chile and Scallions.

Erin also suggests recommended pie doughs and toppings with each recipe for infinitely customizable pies: Mix and match Pumpkin Spice Pie Dough and Dark Chocolate Drippy Glaze with the Pumpkin Pie, or sub in the Chive Compound-Butter Crust for the Croque Madame Pielets . . . the possibilities are endless. With helpful tips, photographic guides, and inspirations—pie-deas—it’s almost like having Erin in the kitchen baking pies with you.  www.erinjeannemcdowell.com

ERIN JEANNE MCDOWELL is an author, recipe developer, and award-winning food stylist with specialized focus in baking. Her first book, The Fearless Baker, was named one of the Best Baking Books of 2017 by The New York Times. She’s a regular contributor to New York Times Cooking, Food52 (where she also serves as Baking Consultant at Large), and PureWow. She hosts weekly baking classes on Food Network Kitchen and the series “Bake It Up a Notch” for Food52. Erin has been featured in The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Food and Wine Magazine, Food Network Magazine, and Rachel Ray Magazine. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, Fine Cooking Magazine, Bake From Scratch Magazine, and Sift Magazine. She lives and works in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Follow Erin on Facebook and Instagram  🌻 KS gal ➡️ now NYCish

No Virtual Wine Tasting this week, next VT is March 27th; Benziger Family Wines with Chris Benziger!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2019 Ollivier Frères Oysterman Melon de Bourgogne
Muscadet – Loire Valley France
The name of this simple, young and very drinkable bottling evokes the perfect food and wine partnership. Crisp with plenty of lemon acidity as well as a touch of minerality, the wine is ready to drink. ABV12%

Melon de Bourgogne is the grape that produces Muscadet, Loir’s most prevalent white. DNA analysis has revealed it to be a crossing between Pinot Blanc and Gouais blanc (Weisser Heunisch). Muscadet pairs beautifully with oysters and lobster.  Muscadet wines are almost always light bodied and very dry. Fresh and crisp, they will sometimes also show efflorescence from the bottling process and yeasty notes from aging on the lees (“sur lie”). Muscadet is a natural oyster pairing, to many in the Loire valley the best amongst still wines.  While in France wines are generally named after the region, or in the case of Alsace after the variety, Muscadet is the exception in that this wine is named after what some have called musky aromatics.

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