Mar 13 – The Book of Cheese

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Guy

My guest this week is Liz Thorpe with
“The Book of Cheese – The Essential Guide to Discovering Cheese You’ll Love.”

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CHEESE BY ASKING YOURSELF ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: WHAT CHEESES DO I ALREADY LOVE?

This is the first book of its kind to be organized not by country, milk type, or any other technical classification. The Book of Cheese maps the world of cheese using nine familiar favorites, what author Liz Thorpe calls the Gateway Cheeses.

From basics like Swiss, blue, and cheddar, Liz leads the way to more adventurous types. Love Brie? Liz shows you how to find other Brie-like cheeses, from the mild Moses Sleeper to the pungent Fromage de Meaux. Her revolutionary approach allows food lovers to focus on what they really care about: finding more cheeses to enjoy. Complete with flavor and aroma wheels, charts guiding you through different intensities and availabilities, and gorgeous photography, this is the only book on cheese you will ever need.

“Liz’s knowledge of cheese has been invaluable to us at The French Laundry and Per Se. Whether working with our chefs or teaching classes to our staff, her passion is contagious and has helped us to elevate our cheese program through the years.”  ―THOMAS KELLER

After years in a cubicle, in 2002 Liz Thorpe was drawn out of corporate America to pursue her passion for cheese. Since then she has become the country’s leading expert on cheese, from working the counter at New York’s famed Murray’s Cheese and later expanding Murray’s wholesale business as vice president, to designing cheese menus for the country’s best restaurants, to authoring The Cheese Chronicles. Now, as founder of The People’s Cheese, Liz teaches a broader market why cheese matters and how to make it part of everyday life. She lives in New Orleans.  www.lizthorpe.com  Follow Liz on Instagram

Tonight’s Virtual Wine Tasting
Signature Cabernet from Louis Martini – March 13, 2021 – With Good Life Guy
Facebook LIVE, 6:00 p.m. Central, Details/Downloads below

  • 2017 Louis Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2017 Louis Martini Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2017 Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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!
On SALE at Jacob Liquor on North Rock Road 

Make it more fun!  Grab one or more of these cheeses from Murray’s at Dillions and we’ll try them together with the wine 🙂

Fromager d’Affinois
Murray’s High Plains Cheddar 
2 year aged Gouda
Sartori Sarvecchio Parmesan

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

The Signature Cabernet Collection showcases three exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon regions in California’s acclaimed North Coast super-AVA. Our Sonoma County, Alexander Valley and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons each brilliantly highlight the nuances unique to their respective region. These widely-available Cabernets are the cornerstone of our portfolio and crafted with the same level of passion as our smallest-production bottlings.

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Mar 6 – Plat Du Jour

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Guy

My guest this week is Susan Hermann Loomis
Author of Plat Du Jour – French Dinners Made Easy
Order a copy now!

Discover the pleasures of cooking—and eating—with this French approach to everyday meals. Featured on bistro menus and dinner tables throughout France, the plat du jour is the centerpiece of a two-course meal, a formula that Susan Loomis cleverly presents here. By pairing substantial main dishes such as Boeuf Bourguignon, Poule au Pot, and Bouillabaisse, with just the right starter, side, and/or dessert, Plat du Jour makes getting dinner on the table as easy as un, deux, trois!

This is a long-awaited collection of classic recipes by Loomis, an American-born cooking teacher and author who resides in Paris. She has perfected these iconic dishes and shares what she’s discovered while living in France, cooking for family, friends, and students. In addition to the recipes, the cookbook includes helpful tips and intriguing details about French culinary history. It’s a must-have for any aspiring home cook with a craving for simple French cooking. Follow Susan on Facebook and Twitter

Susan is an award-winning author with fourteen books to her credit and has contgributed o numerous publications including Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, and the New York Times.  Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Susan moved to France in the 1980’s to study cooking and has since opened a French cooking school, on rue Tatin, where she offers cooking classes, market visits and lectures. Susan divides her time between Paris and Normandy.
www.onruetatin.com  www.dancingtomatoes.com

No Virtual Tasting tonight…
Get the wines for next week!
3 Cabernets from Louis Martini; Sonoma, Alexander Valley & Napa
March 13, 6:00 p.m. Facebook.com/goodlifeguy 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2018 Pinot Society Santa Barbara County “The Tumult” Pinot Noir
This selection, The Tumult, comes from Santa Barbara County. Nestled in between two mountain ranges, the valley becomes flooded with cool air and fog from the tumultuous Pacific Ocean as it blows in through a gap in the western range.  Aromas of red berries open to sweet-tart flavors of Bing cherry and pomegranate, moderated by hints of bittersweet chocolate to create a balanced and complex wine. 14.5% ABV

Wine Enthusiast: 90
Violet, lilac and lavender aromas meet with boysenberry and sandalwood on the nose of this bottling. It’s well structured on the palate, blending fresh pomegranate, rose petal and strong wood flavors into a snappy expression.

Available at Jacob Liquor Exchange in Wichita or your local wine merchant 🙂

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Feb 27 – Wine for Normal People

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Guy

There was No Good Life show on February 20 due to WSU basketball!  🙁
Here’s the info for February 27th…

My guest this week is Elizabeth Schneider to talk about her new book: “Wine for Normal People: A Guide for Real People Who Like Wine, but Not the Snobbery That Goes with It” and wine pairing in general.

There’s no better time for a glass of vino than now during COVID, but the wrong wine can lead to more whine than “whoa.” If you’re looking for sources on how to pair the best wine with a romantic meal, author, certified wine educator and Court of Master Sommelier-certified Elizabeth Schneider will give it to you straight.

In Wine for Normal People: A Guide for Real People Who Like Wine, but Not the Snobbery That Goes with It (Chronicle Books), Schneider gives real talk about wine without talking down to the audience and with a dash of humor to boot.

Schneider carries her knowledge, personality and wit over onto her Wine for Normal People podcast, which boasts 7 million unique downloads, placing it firmly in the top five percent of all podcasts produced in the United States.

“I was a normal wine person before I became a wine dork. I understand the struggles that people have with wine and why they don’t like it,” she explains. “Because of that, I can show them things that actually matter to them and that will shift their thinking to enjoy wine more.”

Elizabeth says: “After graduating from Wesleyan “University and starting my career in Boston, I quickly realized that my heart was more in my hobby than in my high tech job.  Trips to the wine shopr often yielded awesomely poor (but hilarious) results, so my sister and I finally took a course at the Boston Center for Adult Eduction to learn how to taste and appreciate wine.  And that kicked it all off.”

“A stint in St. John in the Caribbean to wait tables and just unwind for 8 months (yes, I quit my high-tech job, packed two bags, and hopped on a plane), was followed by a great two years completing my MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where I met M.C. Ice, my podcast partner and husband) and since then my career has been solely about wine!”  Follow Elizabeth on Facebook and Twitter

Later in the program, Ryan Frederickson founder of ArT wine Preservation system joins us to talk about this novel way to preserve your open bottle of wine.  ArT Wine Preserver® founder and Purdue University graduate Ryan Frederickson worked as an engineer until a vacation to wine country sent him in a different direction.

ArT Wine Preserver® is the easiest way to keep wine fresh. This simple wine saver uses pure argon gas to displace oxygen. Argon is the preferred method to prevent oxidation in wine.

  • Trusted by winemakers
  • Fresh wine for 7 to 30 days
  • Preserves up to 40 bottles
  • Includes one ArT Wine Stopper per order
  • Learn more and order today!

Tonight’s Virtual Wine Tasting
Wines of 19 Crimes – February 27, 2021 – With Good Life Guy
Facebook LIVE, 6:00 p.m. Central, Details/Downloads below

  • 2019 19 Crimes Hard Char
  • 2018 19 Crimes Pinot Noir
  • 2018 19 Crimes Red Wine
  • 2018 19 Crimes Cabernet

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 19 Crimes wines available and join the FUN!
On SALE at Jacob Liquor on North Rock Road 

Downloads:    FB Live tips   19 Crimes Tasting Guide
Go here to join the party:  Guy’s Facebook Page

 

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Feb 13 – Diet for Great Sex

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Guy

My first guest is Christine DeLozier L.Ac. author of Diet for Great Sex: Food for Male and Female Sexual Health  Order a copy today!

How do we ensure that our bodies experience optimal sexual function at any time? The answer lies in the very foods we eat. Great sex is certainly an experience of the mind. Within our bodies, though, it explodes when our nerves, blood vessels and hormones operate in synchrony. Modern research has shown that diet affects this trifecta of great sex. It can increase or thwart pleasure. Hormones. Nerve pathways. Blood flow. We must care for the biological design of our bodies and diet affects sex.

A great deal of clinical research demonstrates that certain eating habits increase blood flow to the genitals, balance sex hormones and help nerves to be most responsive to our partner’s touch. Ancient Chinese medicine has always known this. Through diet and lifestyle, we can restore balance to yin and yang—and nurture the essences of sex. We will explore diet as it relates to sexual function and pleasure for males and females. When our bodies are well-nourished, desire comes naturally, pleasure comes naturally, and orgasm is effortless. With DIET FOR GREAT SEX, you’ll unlock the secret to eating for sexual pleasure.

Who should read Diet for Great Sex? Anyone who would like to have the best sex possible, through the most natural means possible. This includes people who already have great sex and want to keep it that way, as well as those who want it to be better. In a great sex action plan, everything comes together with delicious recipes, meal plans, sample menus and a dietary planner. Also included is a date-night sex menu for a night of passion and better blood flow. In addition, detailed tips for pleasing your partner through oral sex are provided. This book uses scientific evidence to uncover the best dietary habits for great sex, merging modern science with traditional Chinese medicine, a centuries-long guide to better sexual function. With yin and yang in harmony, we can bring out all that is possible from our own sensual physiology. www.christinedelozier.com

Christine DeLozier

About the Author: As an acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac., specializes in sexual health, treating males, females, and all orientations and identities. Acupuncture is great for sexual function, but to address the underlying mechanics of consistently great sex, the key is diet. For this reason, she works with patients to develop dietary habits that support their sexual goals. Christine attended the University of Rochester, studying Biology and Psychology.  Follow Christine on Facebook and Twitter

Later in the program I’ll be talking to Wichita Eagle Food writer Denise Niel about the ever changing Wichita restaurant seen. Openings, Closings, Chef moves, and more.
Follow Denise at Kansas.com or on Facebook

 

No Virtual Wine Tasting this week 🙁
The next tasting will be February 27, 6:00 p.m. CDT
19 Crimes Chard, Pinot, Red Blend, Cabernet

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
2016 Château Biré, Bordeaux Supérieur
Deeply colored, brilliant, with red fruit on the nose and echoed on the palate; currant, black cherry, plum, bell pepper, olive, oak, smoke, toast, tar, blackberry. Powerful and generous, Chateau Bire is also characterized by a great finesse, which recalls its Medoc origins. Pair with grilled red meats or meat dishes in a sauce, mushrooms and firm cheeses. ABV13.5%

90 James Suckling – Jamessuckling.com
“Some quite upbeat and attractive, brambly red-berry and cherry aromas here, leading to a palate with fresh, lithe and juicy repose. Smooth tannins abound. Drink or hold.”

This wine is on SALE at Jacob Liquor Exchange on north Rock Road!

 

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Feb 6 – nomadiQ grill and Ice Made Clear

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Guy

It’s Super Bowl Weekend and a chance for win number two for the Kansas City Chefs. 🙂
We’ll be talking about tailgating at home and food and beverages to make the game even better.

If you had a nomadiQ portable gas grill you could be cooking on the patio with ease.  Kareem Karmous CEO of @nomadiqgrillsusa will be sharing the story and advantages of this easy to transport and use portable gas grill that uses a standard 1lb disposable gas bottle.  www.nomadiqgrills.com
Amazon.com: NOMADIQ Portable Propane Gas Grill | Small, Mini, Lightweight Tabletop BBQ | Perfect for Camping, Tailgating, Outdoor Cooking, RV, Boats, Travel: Home Improvement 

 

 

I’ll tell you all about local restaurants offering take out football friendly food; BBQ, Pizza, Wings, Craft Beer, Wine and more.

Try this great Artisan Pizza Crust from www.pamelasproducts.com
Check out www.tailgatermagazine.com, Food Network Top 50 Tailgating recipes, Country Living 60 Easy Tailgating Recipes and All Things BBQ for more great ideas. AJ’s Sport’s Grill at the Alley, Craft Beer at Adult beverages from Visit Wichita.

Then Joe Myers CEO and mastermind behind Ice.Made.Clear joins us to talk about making perfect, crystal clear ice at home.  I love nothing better than any beverage in a glass with clear ice.  I considered buying a commercial ice machine but cost and space made that impractical.  I have purchased many bags of commercial ice, but now that’s history.  With Ice.Made.Clear (IMC) I can easily make my own and the two different size cubes now available work great…Enormous 2″ cubes are perfect for a glass of your favorite Whiskey.  The smaller jumbo cubes make for a perfect Tom Collins or Gin & Tonic.  Simple and easy to use, visit www.icemadeclear.com to order today!

Last but not least, I’ll share some of the history and production of one of Napa’s most revered wineries.  Co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent forty years establishing itself as one of North America’s premier producers of Napa Valley wines. From its modest inaugural vintage of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 cases of Merlot in 1978, to its addition of Sauvignon Blanc in 1982, Duckhorn Vineyards has crafted a tradition of quality and excellence that continues today.  www.duckhorn.com

Wine & Spirits named Duckhorn Vineyards one of the top 100 Wineries of 2020 for the second year in a row!

 Tonight’s Virtual Wine Tasting
Wines of Duckhorn Decoy – February 6, 2021 – With Good Life Guy
Facebook LIVE, 6:00 p.m. Central, Details/Downloads below

  • 2019 Decoy Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2019 Decoy Sonoma County Chardonnay
  • 2018 Decoy Sonoma County Merlot
  • 2018 Decoy California Cabernet Sauvignon 

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

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

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