Nov 14 – Hanson of Sonoma Vodka

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Guy

Up first this week is Award Winning Sommelier Jon McDaniel to share info about his partnership with Chef Wolfgang Puck and their November 19 Cooking Demo & Virtual Tasting “A Perfect Pairing – Thanksgiving & Rosé” on Facebook @chateaudeberne.
Live from the WP Test Kitchen at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, Chef Puck will demonstrate his favorite traditional Thanksgiving recipes with award-winning sommelier Jon McDaniel offering up the top rosé pairings by Château de Berne, including Inspiration, Romance and Ultimate Provence wines.  The Thanksgiving-themed event will air virtually on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at 7:30PM EST (4:30PM PST), online on various channels including Château de Berne’s official Website and Facebook page, Wolfgang Puck’s Facebook page, Jon McDaniel’s Facebook page, and others.
RSVPs : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/126146669083

I’ll have a Provencal rosé  from Jacob Liquor in-studio that would be splendid with Thanksgiving dinner 🙂
2019 Esprit Sud Coteaux D’Aix En Provence Rosé
A unique blend of Grenache, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah and Rolle. From Provence and intense! Beautiful pink white peach haues. Imagine picking wild strawberries in a field of mountain flowers. Hibuscus and watermelon puree on the nose, followed by the tastiest morsels of strawberry/lime sorbet, honeysuckle, toasted vanilla and cherries jubilee. Very refreshing. Pair this with grilled red snapper and scallops with salsa verde or better yet…Turkey 🙂

Then it’s all about Hanson of Sonoma Organic Vodka produced from grapes with proprietor Brandon Hanson.  The Hanson Family says:

“Where do we get our inspiration to make unique artisan craft spirits? From each one of us! As a family we have found our passion — one might say obsession — for making something truly unique that gives you the opportunity to choose something different and — we’re convinced you’ll agree — better.  Our vision of an organic, grape-based, gluten-free and non-GMO vodka is the embodiment of Hanson of Sonoma.”

“In the spirit of artisan craft, we distill in a combination pot and 50-plate column still. Our vodka is always distilled from organic grapes and infused with real, organic ingredients to create a pure, clean, and above all deliciously smooth vodka.  Hanson of Sonoma organic vodka is the first of its kind, and the product of countless hours of research, testing, and plain old hard work.”

“To make organic vodka from grapes, first you have to make wine. Mastering two crafts is a heck of a feat, so we turned to our neighbors and mentors, Ceja Vineyards, to guide us through the process.  We would not be here without their expertise, generosity, and willingness to jump on board with our ambitious endeavor. Not only are they extremely skilled in what they do (and willing to pass on their knowledge), they are also a family-owned winemaking operation that goes back three generations.  We’re blessed and grateful for this community; without it, our organic, non-GMO, grape-based vodka would not be possible.”  www.HansonofSonoma.com

 

Good Life Guy’s Virtual Wine Vodka Tasting – Nov 14, 6:00 p.m. Central
Face Book LIVE – Hanson of Sonoma Organic Vodka 

These spirits are available at Jacob Liquor on Rock Road.

  • Hanson Original Organic Vodka
  • Hanson Organic Mandarin Vodka

We’ll tell you all about the Hanson Family Distillery and the fine Vodka produced from grapes, then we will be mixing and tasting a couple of cocktails.  Print the Cocktail recipes below, purchase one or more Hanson products and join the FUN!
Hanson Signature Cocktails
FB Live tips
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Nov 7 – The BEST 3-Ingredient Cookbook

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Guy

My first guest this week is Toby Amidor with her new book “The Best 3-Indredient Cookbook.”
Get your copy NOW!

Delicious and easy 3-ingredient recipes for every budget, diet and lifestyle.

How many times have you opened a cookbook and been overwhelmed by the number of ingredients and amount of prep time needed for what sounded like a simple meal? The Best 3-Ingredient Cookbook presents 100 easy and delectable recipes from Wall Street Journal bestselling cookbook author Toby Amidor. It’s full of Toby’s Tips — great ideas for meal prep, quick meal planning and essential utensils. On every page, it brings you freezer-friendly, one-pot and 15-minute meals, each needing only three ingredients that are already in your cupboard or easy to find at your nearest grocery. Start your day with Pumpkin Oat Waffles or Pineapple Oatmeal and be ready for any challenge. Refuel at lunch with healthy Pesto Pizza or Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes. And after a long day relax with Spaghetti Carbonara or Easy Eggplant Parmesan. This easy to follow, fun cookbook will help you build your kitchen confidence.

With over 20 years experience in the food and nutrition industry, Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND is a  Wall Street Journal best-selling cookbook author, spokesperson, speaker, leading dietitian, and recipe developer who believes that healthy and wholesome can also be appetizing and delicious.  Through ongoing consulting and faculty positions, she has established herself as one of the top experts in culinary nutrition, food safety, and media. In 2018, Toby was awarded by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics the coveted Media Excellence Award.
Learn more at Toby Amidor Nutrition  Follow Toby on Facebook & Twitter!

In the second half I’ll be celebrating “National Merlot Day” with Amelia Weir from the California Wine Institute.
Luscious and approachable, this classic varietal MERLOT is known for its fruity aromas and hints of herbs. But don’t assume it’s all soft: the right California Merlot can go glass-to-glass with the biggest, boldest Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot friendly Recipes

Good Life Guy’s Virtual Wine Tasting – Nov 7, 6:00 p.m. Central
Face Book LIVE – “Merlot the Grape”

These wines are available at Jacobs Liquor on Rock Road.
Share this Tasting Promo with friends 😊

  • NV Beringer Main & Vine White Merlot, California
  • 2017 Columbia Winery Merlot, Columbia Valley Washington
  • 2017 Markham Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley California
  • 2018 Duckhorn Decoy Merlot, Sonoma County California

Suggested Cheese to go with Merlot: Sartori Merlot Bellavitano
Downloads: Merlot Tasting Guide   Merlot – LIfestyle & Living
FB Live tips
Go here to join the party:  Guy’s Facebook Page

Grab the wines and join the FUN
If you have trouble finding any or all of these wines a couple alternatives: Kendal-Jackson Vintners Reserve, Red Diamond, J. Lohr Los Osos and Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot are a few other favorites!

 

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Oct 31 – Chasing Flavor

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Guy

Cheers to a Happy & Safe Hallowine! 🙂

My guest this week is Chef Dan Kluger with his new book “Chasing Flavor – Techniques and Recipes to Cook Fearlessly.”

In his debut cookbook, James Beard Award–winning chef Dan Kluger shares 190 recipes to help home cooks master flavor and technique

Dan Kluger, a chef celebrated for his simple yet flavorful food, knows there’s more to mastering cooking than just following directions. So with each of the innovative, elegant recipes in his debut cookbook, he includes a valuable lesson that applies beyond the tasty dish. For example, master the art of mixing raw and cooked versions of the same ingredient while preparing a Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette.  From homemade pantry items to vegetable mains, meats, and grains, this book is not just sophisticated recipes but a master class of lessons for more flexibility and innovation in the kitchen.  www.dankluger.com  @dan_kluger

“What a joy to behold the flourishing career of Dan Kluger, who has worked so diligently to translate his passion for hospitality into becoming one of the most exciting culinary figures in his field. Dan spent years studying with the best, and now the best wants to cook at his side—and you can, too, with Chasing Flavor. This is gutsy, earthy, soul-satisfying cooking, bursting with confidence and flavor, and the straightforward recipes will make you a hero in your home kitchen.”
—DANNY MEYER, RESTAURATEUR AND AUTHOR OF SETTING THE TABLE

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2017 Real De Aragon Garnacha, Bodegas Langa Calatayud Spain
100% Organic Garnacha fermented in concrete vats then aged 6 months in American oak barrels.  The aroma of toasted spice with vanilla and cinnamon carry through in the mouth with Jammy cherry and plum.  Full=bodied with good acidity balanced by soft tannin.

“These old vines make for a very compelling and richly expressed garnacha with dark-berry and plum aromas, as well as rich, earthy notes. The palate has a very succulent, fresh and juicy feel with a very seductive combination of velvety tannins and deep fruit flavors. Super grenache. Amazing value. Drink or hold.” James Suckling 93 pts

A treat without the trick… Grab a bottle or three at Jacob Liquor Exchange and  join the fun Saturday LIVE at 12:05pm CDT on KNSS 98.7/1330

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Oct 24 – Poppy in the Wild

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Guy

My guest this week is author and dog lover Teresa Rhyne author of Poppy in the Wild: A Lost Dog, Fifteen Hundred Acres of Wilderness, and the Dogged Determination that Brought Her Home.

While not directly related to food and wine…Guy loves dogs and anyone who feels the same.

After losing her beloved beagle Daphne to lymphoma, author Teresa Rhyne launches herself into fostering other dogs in need, including Poppy, a small, frightened beagle rescued from the China dog meat trade. The elation of rescue quickly turns to hysteria when Poppy breaks free from a potential adopter during a torrential thunderstorm and disappears into a rugged, mountainous, 1,500 acre wilderness park, bordered by a busy road.

In the quest to find Poppy, Teresa will work with rescue specialists, volunteers, psychics, a Native American who communes with owls, helpful neighbors, decidedly unhelpful strangers, a howling woman, the police, crushing dead ends, glimmers of hope, and her own emotional and physical limits as she sits in the wind and rain in the wilderness park for hours each dusk and dawn with bags of roasted chicken and her dirty socks, the human lure for a terrified beagle and packs of less terrified coyotes.

Meanwhile, Poppy encounters heavy rains, a homeless encampment, the Sheriff and his wife, a series of strangers, speeding traffic, hawks, and, ultimately, a world of people willing to do anything to protect rather than harm her. Through an unexpected late night encounter, Poppy is finally caught.  After her time in the wild, a surprisingly transformed Poppy reunites with Teresa. Now newly confident and brave Poppy is ready to be welcomed into her forever home.    Order a copy today!

Teresa Rhyne is an animal advocate and breast cancer survivor. She is also a humorous, accidentally inspirational speaker and the author the #1 New York Times bestseller, #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, and USA Today bestseller “The Dog Lived (and So Will I)” a memoir of how she and her beagle overcame cancer. Her second book, “The Dogs Were Rescued (and So Was I)” is a sequel chronicling Teresa’s journey to a healthier, more compassionate lifestyle (inspired, as always, by her rescue dogs). Her third book is “Poppy In the Wild: a lost dog, 1500 acres of wilderness, and the dogged determination that brought her home.” Yeah, she likes dogs.  She lives in the Los Angeles area with her beagles.  Learn more about Teresa at: teresarhyne.com  Teresa is on Facebook and Twitter.

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Taking a 3-week break from 6:00 p.m. Facebook LIVE Virtual Tastings
due to conflicts with my WSU Wine Appreciation classes.
I’m working on the schedule for starting back on November 7th! 🙂

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2018 Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling, Mosel River, Germany
Dr. Loosen’s non-estate wine embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. It is refreshing and fruity, with a fine mineral edge that is typical of the region. Dr. L Riesling is made with fruit that comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep slopes and slate soil. By working closely with local growers on long-term contract, brothers Ernst and Thomas Loosen are able to maintain excellent quality in every vintage. Dr. L Riesling is bottled with a screw cap to avoid cork problems and to preserve freshness. Learn more: www.loosenbrosusa.com

Dr. Loosen is on Facebook and Twitter!

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Oct 17 – Rodney Strong Viineyards

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Guy

This will be a fun and informative show!  Up first is Joe Stumpe, former Wichita Eagle food writer, musician extraordinaire and now the editor/publisher of Active Aging.  Active Aging is a free publication for readers in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties live healthy, fulfilling and active lives.  The publication and Joe are doing a holiday recipe contest and you should submit your best recipes!

Active Aging was first published at WSU in 1979. Its mission was to explore the issues and information needs of seniors. There were few resources then to connect them to programs and agencies that could help meet those needs.  www.theactiveage.com

Several years later the newspaper moved to Friends University. In 2000 its connection with Friends was dissolved. We became an independent entity and moved to our current location at 125 S. West St.  That informational vision in 1978 has evolved to today’s 501(c)(3) not-for-profit newspaper. Back then, we mailed free to some 30,000 50+ readers in Sedgwick, Harvey and Butler counties. Now, we print more than 60,000 papers a month.  To Get the Paper Call 316-942-5385 Or Email joe@theactiveage.com

Then it’s all about WINE, and one of my favorite Sonoma producers Rodney Strong.

I’ll be talking to some friends from the winery about the history, vineyards and products produced.

The story began over 55 years ago, when a celebrated American dancer named Rod Strong settled in Sonoma County to pursue a second lifelong creative passion: winemaking. Rodney Strong Vineyards was the 13th winery bonded in the newly discovered Sonoma County wine industry. A trio of winemaking paths crossed when Rick Sayre joined the team as Winemaker in 1979, and again when the Klein Family, 4th generation California farmers, purchased the winery in 1989 and initiated a renewed commitment of modern artisan winemaking. Through the years, Rodney Strong Vineyards has earned the reputation for critically acclaimed Single Vineyard and Reserve wines, stand out Estate releases and best-in-class Sonoma County varietal wines.

Good Life Guy’s Virtual Wine Tasting – Oct 17, 6:00 p.m. Central
Face Book LIVE – Wines of Rodney Strong

These wines (except Symmetry) are available at Jacobs Liquor on Rock Road.
Order direct from the winery save $ and FREE shipping with code “GUY”
(This deal is available until October 31…tell your friends!)
Outside of Kansas, call your wine merchant to check availability!

Grab the wines and join the FUN

  • Rodney Strong 2019 Rose of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
    92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
  • Rodney Strong 2017 Chalk Hill Chardonnay
    92 Points/Best Buy, Wine & Spirits; 90 Points Wine Spectator
  • Rodney Strong 2016 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
    91 Points, Wine Spectator
  • Rodney Strong 2016 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
    95 Points Decanter Magazine
  • Rodney Strong 2015 “Symmetry” Meritage
    90 Points, Wine Enthusiast

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

 

 

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