My first guest is Kelly Coffeen with the latest in a series of cookbooks in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association. Kelley’s new book is “TEX-MEX Diabetes Cooking – More Than 140 Authentic Southwestern Favorites”
Bold and hearty, the flavors of the Southwest are a rich mixture of cultures, history, and unique regional ingredients. When prepared with traditional ingredients, the cuisine is a heady blend of aromas and spices that is delicious, fulfilling, and—surprisingly—healthy!
In Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking, cookbook author and Southwestern cuisine expert, Kelley Coffeen, takes you on a tour of the region with more than 140 recipes that focus on fresh local vegetables, fruits, beans, cheeses rich in protein, lean meats, fish, and poultry—all with calorie, carb, and fat levels dialed in for those looking to lose weight or manage their diabetes. This is not a diet book, but a classic collection of beloved and soon-to-be favorite Southwestern and Mexican dishes prepared in easy, delicious, healthy recipes. Get a copy NOW!
Inside you’ll find traditional classics such as:
- Smoked Cheddar Cheese and Green Chile Tamales
- Pork and Pepper Burritos
- Stacked Saucy Enchiladas with Fresh Greens
- Seared Sirloin Tacos with Guacamole
- Roasted Pineapple Salsa
- Whole-Wheat Hot Cakes with Cajeta and Coconut
- Green Chile Corn Chowder
- Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime
And much more!
Who can resist enjoying more of their favorite food (Mexican dishes rank alongside Italian and Chinese cuisine as All-American favorites) while doing their body a favor at the same time? It’s a winning menu for young and old alike—healthy and nutritious, without losing the authenticity and flavor of its cultural origins. Kelley Coffeen knows from a lifetime of experience, living and cooking in various regions across the Southwest, that Tex-Mex fare is easy and fun to prepare at home, and a crowd-pleaser on the table. With this in mind, she created Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking as the go-to book for home cooks looking for easy, diabetes-friendly, satisfying, and healthy Southwestern dishes to feed their family. Learn more about Kelly at Kelly’s Kitchen!
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In the second half in honor of All Hallows Eve, it’s all about Candy of the World by my guest Elise Craig. Elise who is an editor, free lance writer and “grammar nerd” had a FUN article in the New York Times Magazine Candy Issue called “Home Sweet Home” featuring 33 unique treats from all over the world.
Nations have flags and anthems — but they also have their defining treats. We’ll tell you all about the sweets that capture the spirit of the countries they come from.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Something that goes with TEX-MEX and Candy!?! OK, maybe just something Fun for your wine glass 🙂
2015 DeMorgenzon Maestro Blended White
A blend of 29% Roussanne, 23% Chardonnay, 22% Chenin Blanc, 18% Grenache Blanc and 8% Viognier, this opens with delicate aromas of pink apple, orange blossom, strawberry hull and white melon. The medium-weight palate offers just enough fruity weight to ground the precise cut of the vibrant acidity. Harmonious and well-balanced, this is one to enjoy now–2022. Wine Enthusiast 91
Dan Stockemer stops by to talk about Sunday’s Prairie Hill Vineyard Balloon And Art Festival. “We are excited about the Hot Air Balloon and Art Festival a week from this coming Sunday, Oct. 21st, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Bring the whole family, the balloons lift off at 5:00 pm. There will be LOTS of fun things for the kids, as well as food trucks, art booths, and wines from Grace Hill Winery and Jenny Dawn Cellars, as well as local brews.”
Chad Eberly from Eberly Farms joins us to talk about this West Wichita destination landmark still owned by the Eberly family, It’s busy this weekend as the Farm plays host to the Ories Garlic Festival.
Then Tom Brown is on to talk about the great weather and family fun to be had at Meadow Lark Farms. Why go to a Pumpkin Patch that had the pumpkins trucked in when you can actually see where they grow and pick your own. 
2016 The Velvet Devil Merlot from Washington
More than 300 craft beers, 8th Midwest Wingfest, Food Truck Round-Up & Beer Garden, great vendors, DJ Ronnie Choy’s Dance Contest, The Sam Adams Stein Hoisting competition, Live music on the patio featuring “For The Birds”, Games and much more!! All this at the new venue this year, the Kansas Star Casino. We expect a sellout crowd so get your tickets NOW through 
Our 2014 release of KILLER DROP brings together fruit from renowned regions of Northern California including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the Sierra Foothills, Lodi, and Mendocino. Each region contributes distinctive characteristics into the final blend, resulting in an expressive wine with multiple layers of complexity and balance.
Now here is a high tech application that anyone who loves wine needs! My guest is Pam Dillon founder and CEO of “WINE RING” Check out 
You instinctively know how you feel about a wine, and your ratings are a fast way to give voice to your preferences. Whether you’re an expert or just beginning your wine journey, it’s all it takes to make Wine Ring work for you. Based on your wine preferences as you rate wines using the Wine Ring simple rating system of LOVE, LIKE, SOSO or DISLIKE. You can rate wines by taking a label photo with the app or typing the wines name. Using artificial intelligence put together by a talented staff of Wine Executives, Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers you personal preferences are stored and translated to usable recommendations based on your input.
“I am extremely excited and hopeful about artificial intelligence and the good that it can bring to the world,” said Pam Dillon, co-founder and CEO of Wine Ring. “Together we are creating a landscape — a whole new way of thinking about how we can bring to bear technology — in the context of making these recommendations.”
2017 Vista Red Blend, Napa Valley Atlas Peak AVA
The right-sized handbook for fruit preserving, with 75 basic and special recipes for jams, jellies, chutneys, and compotes, by chef emeritus and master preserver Joyce Goldstein. 
JOYCE GOLDSTEIN is a former Chez Panisse chef; the retired chef/owner of James Beard Award–winning restaurant Square One; and the author of twenty-eight books. Her preserves are sold at gourmet locations, such as Bi-Rite Market in San Francisco and Bread Furst in Washington, DC, and enjoyed by her very lucky grandchildren. She lives in San Francisco. Learn more about Joyce at
The Junior League of Wichita will present its 15th annual Holiday Galleria, an upscale shopping event featuring more than 100 of the best regional and national merchants, October 4-7, 2018. All proceeds will support Junior League of Wichita’s mission. Currently, the League works with the community to combat child abuse through awareness, prevention and intervention.
This wine offers jammy aromas and a softly textured palate that boasts rich berry-fruit flavors. This nicely balanced Cabernet Sauvignon is well-structured with fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, powerful finish. This Cabernet Sauvignon is round, balanced and inviting and a great value wine!