Jan 19 – The Dancing Yak

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Guy

My first guest this week is Jaime Lovell.  We meet at the Murray’s Cheese Counter at the Andover Dillons several weeks ago.

Jaime asked the cheese gal behind the counter about Memolette, a very tasty cheese with an interesting production twist.  I told her that she and I are the only ones in the store who know how Memolette is made and the conversation began.  Jamie is a cheese lover, but more importantly she makes cheese…YAK cheese.  Of course that begs the questions where does one get YAK milk here in Kansas.  Easy answer, she raises YAKS.  Along with other wild life at her farm in Rock Kansas affectionately called “The Dancing Yak“.

Jaime says: “The first time I discovered yaks I was hooked. I knew that this was the direction I wanted to take my life. Raising an animal that has a small footprint on the environment, amazing fiber, and is the healthiest red meat out there. We branched out and now we are raising yaks, American Guinea Hogs, free range chickens and ducks.”

We will be tasting some fine cheese made from Yak milk as well as some Memolette.  Don’t forget, January 20 is not only the Super Bowl but it’s also National Cheese Day…celebrate appropriately.

Later in the program “The Pie Queen” Beth Bower joins us to talk about National Pie Day January 23. Beth’s book in conjunction with the KPTS special Pie Ways Kansas Style is selling great and many asked how to get a copy.  You can still support and donate to KPTS and get a copy of the book as well as the DVD.  You can drop a note to Beth at: beth@goodlifeguy.com or you can visit Spears here in Wichita, Carriage Crossing in Yoder or the Inman Harvest Cafe in Inman.

 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
2016 Pendulum Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley Washington
Alluring aromatics of black pepper, charred oak, and dark berries introduce notes of van cherry, red apple, and sweet fresh tobacco on the palate. Medium-bodied and balanced with a supple tannic structure.  Pair with grilled meats, vegetables, or simply enjoy by the glass.  Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Verdot,
2% Malbec

Wine Spectator 90/100
Sleek and well-defined, with expressive black cherry and savory spice flavors that finish with polished tannins. Drink now through 2023.  #82 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018
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Jan 12 – What to Eat When

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Guy

My guest this week is Dr. Michael Roizen co-author of “What to Eat When.”

NY Times best-selling author Dr. Michael Roizen reveals how the food choices you make each day–and when you make them–can affect your health, your energy, your sex life, your waistline, your attitude, and the way you age.

What if eating two cups of blueberries a day could prevent cancer? If drinking a kale-infused smoothie could counteract missing an hour’s worth of sleep? When is the right time of day to eat that chocolate chip cookie? And would you actually drink that glass of water if it meant skipping the gym? This revolutionary guide reveals how to use food to enhance our personal and professional lives–and increase longevity to boot. What to Eat When is not a diet book. Instead, acclaimed internist Michael Roizen and preventive medicine specialist Michael Crupain offer readers choices that benefit them the most–whether it’s meals to help them look and feel younger or snacks that prevent diseases–based on the science that governs them. Get a copy NOW!

DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN is the Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, Chief Medical Consultant on The Dr. Oz Show, author of four #1 New York Times best-selling books, and originator of the popular RealAge.com website. He is board certified in anesthesiology and internal medicine. He’s been recognized with an Ellie, an Emmy, and the Paul G. Rogers Award from the National Library of Medicine for Best Medical Communicator. He also chaired an FDA advisory committee and has published more than 175 peer-reviewed articles. He lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

In the second half I’m chatting with Daina Falk from HungryFan.com. Daina was on the show a couple of weeks ago and we talked about the Thermal Bag for great tailgating.  She has a discount code for you lucky listeners who might want one of your own. 🙂  You can buy the bag online at HungryFan.com use Promo Code: RADIO20 and get 20%!

We’ll also be talking about her latest book The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook.

Daina presents more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes to jazz up your tailgate and score points with any home game-watching guest. Discover fresh takes on classics like Buffalo wings, sliders, and layered dips, alongside delicious dishes inspired by local fan traditions. Daina also enlisted a dream team of athletes including LeBron James, Boomer Esiason, Victoria Azarenka, and Dikembe Mutombo to contribute their signature recipes to the mix.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week: A great wine VALUE!
Casa Santos Lima 2014 Confidencial Reserva Tinto, Lisboa Portugal
This wine shows great diversity of complex aromas, such as red fruits and vanilla. Medium body in the mouth, it reveals again sensations of red fruit, harmoniously integrated with wood notes and fine tannins provided by ageing in 250 litres oak barriques. In the aftertaste, develops smooth and rich flavors, some acidity and complexity, overcoming ripe fruit, chocolate and wood notes. Its dryness and persistence, combined with its fine elegant tannins, put in evidence its great gastronomic and evolution potencial. A wine to keep.

Wine Enthusiast
One of the top wines from this producer, this blend of at least 10 grape varieties comes from its estate. The wood aging has added sophistication to this already concentrated wine. With black fruits to the fore and firm tannins, it will age well. Drink from 2019.
WE92 Editors’ Choice 

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Jan 5 – NakedWines.com

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Guy

This week I’m talking to Alexandra Farber, head of planning at NakedWines.com and one of the winemakers at Naked Wines.

I am a Naked Wines “Angel”, which means I joined the program several months ago and contribute $40 monthly to the program.  That monthly investment builds and I can use it anytime to purchase wine at essentially wholesale prices from up and coming winemakers supported by Naked Wine.  Shipping is Free for purchases over $100 or very inexpensive for less and it usually arrives within a couple of days.   Use this link to SAVE $100 on your first order, don’t have to join and money back guarantee, you can’t go wrong.

Company founder Rowan Gormley, is a South African born entrepreneur who started NakedWines.com in the U.K. and has brought it to the U.S. and Australia. The company has several thousand angels around the world and is growing rapidly every year since it was founded in 2007. A large percentage of these angels are in the U.S. and growing. Rowan’s vision is to give talented winemakers a chance to create great wines with their angel backing and use the Internet as a vehicle to market and sell their wines.

Alex Farber is a startling young talent that Angels discovered working at a big fancy winery in Napa Valley.  Every winery wishes it had an Alex Farber because she’s diligent, passionate and knows her stuff… but most wineries hide their junior talent and shine a spotlight on some old fuddy-duddy consulting oenologist who drops by the winery a few times a year.  Angels give credit where credit is due, and Alex now gets to make her own stunning wines (and gets all the applause!)  Follow Alex on Face Book.

During this show, Alex and I will not only explain how the program works and how you can get involved but we’ll also be talking about her journey in wine, what lead her to Naked Wines and more importantly the wines she has made in the program.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2017 Miriam Alexandra Chenin Blanc – produced at Naked Wines by Alexandra Farber
Fresh and fruit filled aromatics with a hing of tropical sweetness, this wine begs you to take a sip!  Light body but with mouth filling fruit the hint of sweetness is balanced with great acidity.  Balance is the key word, soft and plush with a lingering finish this wine is a perfect aperitif or great with lighter seafood, chicken and grilled veggies.  From Naked Wine and unfortunately out of stock 🙁

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Dec 29 – Tailgating FUN

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Guy

It’s all about tail gate fun as the football season comes to an end.  You may be at the stadium or maybe in front of your Big Screen TV, but the fun is still the same.  Simple or complex, what ever you fix will make the game even better.

My first guest is BBQ PitMaster Andy Groneman with some tips on making your tail gating party a hit.  From complex slow cook preparation to something simple on the grill finished just in time for kickoff. Learn more about Andy at www.smokeonwheels.com

Andy & Guy at ATBBQ

Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ Andy Groneman has been part of the Competition BBQ world for 20 years. A second generation pitmaster, Andy started his BBQ journey with the HoDeDo’s BBQ team, to spend time with his dad, George; backing his Uncle, Tom Groneman and Bob Eickhoff in the pits. By 1996, Andy wanted to cook more than the HoDeDo’s could schedule, so Smoke on Wheels was born with his brother in law, Matt Winterscheid. Since then Smoke on Wheels has earned hundreds of BBQ awards, including the Empire State championship, 20 Grand Championships, and 2 ‘Chest to Chest’ Brisket Invitational awards – including 2012. In 2009, Smoke on Wheels closed the season raAndy’s Tailgating Recipesnked 5th in the nation out of 4700+ teams.

For 2010, Andy decided to dip his toe into the BBQ products arena with the launch of his two marinades. Smoke on Wheels BBQ Marinade, and Smoke on Wheels Pork injection and marinade.  Andy’s Tailgating Recipes

In the second half I’ll be talking to Daina Falk about her web site www.HungryFan.com and a cool product to transport your hot or cold items to the stadium.

The Bowl Games are set and the NFL Season is inching towards the playoffs. We know that excitement is building for more football, fun and food! What better to go with football season than the Hungry Fan Three-in-One Thermal bag.

Hungry Fan creator Daina Falk’s Low & Slow Chili  is the perfect dish for a fangate or homegate this season. With the Hungry Fan Thermal Bag, you can start cooking your dish at home, throw it in a dish in the Three-in-One Thermal Bag and head to the stadium or friend’s house spill-free and with the dish ready to go.

You can buy the bag online at HungryFan.com or Amazon.com.

 

 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
NV Graham Beck Brut Rosé

Pale silver-pink. Aromas of raspberries, cherries and a few secondary whiffs of minerality. A lively mousse but fine in themouth, with subtle red berry flavors enlivened by bright acids.Brisk on the palate, showing hints of oyster shell and fresh lavender. Flirtatious and fun, yet elegant and structured, it’s perfect for all seasons and settings
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Decanter Magazine 90
This méthode cap classique (South African fizz made in the same way as Champagne) from SA stalwart Graham Beck has a lovely creamy red fruit and apple character, with a rich mousse and brioche finish. It has a vibrant raspberry acidity and a long finish. Great value.
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Dec 22 – Basque Country with Kerri Lesh

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Guy

My guest this week is Kerri Lesh. This studious young lady has some great experience in the far North of Spain in the Basque County along the Spanish/French border.  I’m looking forward to sharing her story about her journey in wine, travels in Spain and her enthusiasm for the wine, food, culture and language of this often overlooked part of Northern Spain.

Kerri Lesh is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Ph.D. candidate in the doctoral program at the Center for Basque Studies, University of Nevada, Reno. Her research interests lie in cultural and linguistic anthropology as she studies the Basque language, Euskara, and gastronomy.

My personal website focuses on the education of culture, language, food, and wine. I am a Ph.D. candidate and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) studying the Basque language and culture with an emphasis on the anthropology of food and wine. Though proud of my Kansas roots, my love for travel and learning languages has inspired me to live in various parts of the world. I am currently focusing on how gastronomy and language intersect, and what role they both play in language and cultural maintenance. My work is supported by the various positions I’ve held in the food and wine industry, as well as in academia.   Visit Kerri Lesh’s website

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2014 Bodegas LAN Rioja Crianza
95% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo selected from 10 to 20 year-old vines from our long-standing suppliers in the Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa subzones.  Aged for 14 months in hybrid barrels (American oak staves and French oak heads) followed by 9 months of rounding in the bottle prior to release.  Intense red cherry color. Aromas of red fruits, strawberry, raspberry and cranberry framed by fine nuances of vanilla and toffee. Silky and structured on the palate, it has a long lasting and satisfying finish.

 

 

 

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