Mar 11 – Susan’s Kids, Chester’s Pop-Up Italian Restaurant

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Susan Peters

We begin this show with a slight variation on the Food, Wine & Fun concept.  My guest is longtime television newscaster and champion of all things Wichita Susan Peters.  After retiring from TV Susan continued her “Susan’s Kids” program that helps find homes for young folks. And now you will see her on in all forms of media helping kids find homes.  Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious…maybe you can help! www.susanskids.org

Follow Susan on Face Book @susanskidsks

Hundreds of Kansas children are looking for a family. A home where they can feel safe. A place where somebody cares. A place they can call home, forever.

As they get older, their chances of being adopted plummet. When they turn 18, that’s it. No more funding. No more guidance. No support network. No more roof over their heads. Children with multiple siblings, older children and those with special needs face the toughest odds.
Susan Peters wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. She wants to make sure every child has the opportunity to experience a family they can call their own, a sense of belonging, encouragement, support and love. Throughout her career, Susan has made it a priority to give back to the community, and her weekly segments highlighting kids in need of adoption have truly made a difference.
Now, she is taking that commitment to the next level as she transitions into life post- broadcast journalism. Helping these kids is what she truly wants to do. Her heart is as big as her reputation and her energy is as infectious as it is unstoppable.
Bobby Lane

Bobby Lane

In the second half I’ll be talking to Chester’s Chef/Owner Bobby Lane about the latest edition of the “Pop Up” Restaurant to be featured in Chester’s private dinning room overlooking the lake.  It’s an Italian restaurant with a unique and creative menu, special wines and a great Italian atmosphere. www.chesterschophouse.com

It all happens on Sundays from now through March.  The pop up restaurant isn’t BIG, but you can order off the Italian menu from the bar area as well.
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Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2015 Remy Pannier Rosé d’Anjo, Loire Valley France $15
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Light salmon color; spiced strawberry and citrus aromas; light bodied with crisp hints of red cherry fruit; barely off-dry with fresh strawberry fruit  and watermelon flavors and a bright refreshing finish. ABV10.5%   
50% Cabernet Franc, 40% Grolleau, 10% Gamay
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March 4 – Garden Show LIVE

LIVE from the Outdoor Living and Landscape show here in Wichita.  The show runs three days starting this Friday Mar 3rd through 5th at Century-II convention center in downtown Wichita.

The warm weather has everyone excited about Spring, a little early maybe but it’s never too early to start planning your annual yard maintenance and get ready for a great season of outdoor cooking as you enjoy your backyard.  This years show will be better than ever with something for everyone.  Follow @outdoorlivingandlandscapeshow on Face Book.

The Outdoor Living and Landscape Show gives homeowners ideas for landscaping, gardening, yard, and other outdoor projects. Learn from the professionals with our seminars, sponsored by K-State Research & Extension – Sedgwick County!  And of course, there will be plenty of opportunities for shopping! Tons of vendors will be there with what you want and need to make your backyard time the best it can be!  Shuttle service from Lawrence Dumont Stadium parking lot to Century II available! It’s free and there is very little delay between shuttles.

Learn more and plan you schedule so you don’t miss any of the seminars, grilling demos and more:  www.outdoorlivingandlandscapeshow.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2014 Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay

Image result for 2014 Landmark Vineyards Overlook ChardonnayAlluring aromas of smoky, toasty oak and rich flavors of fig, apricot and melon give this an appealing, drink-me-now character.  Notes of Meyer lemon, marzipan, toasted almonds, Asian pear, honeysuckle and a hint of Tahitian vanilla. On the palate, notes of apricot, clover honey and toast are in perfect balance with zippy acidity and bright minerality.  This Chardonnay will pair beautifully with lemon and garlic chicken with mushrooms. WS90 WE88

www.landmarkwine.com

2014 Landmark Vineyards Overlook Pinot Noir

Image result for 2014 Landmark Vineyards Overlook Pinot NoirThree appellations are called into service for this red, the majority from Sonoma and Monterey counties, with the remainder from tiny San Benito County.  On the nose, the wine is rich with molasses, cherry, spearmint, black tea, cranberry and plum. The palate features notes of gingerbread spice, red raspberry and grilled mushroom with a lengthy finish of mocha, black tea and forest floor. WE86, International Wine Report 91

Both of these wines retail for $25 and are sold out at the winery…
…you can get some now at Jacob Liquor on N. Rock Road for $15.99!

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Feb 25 – This show was prempted and will air on March 11

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Susan Peters

We begin this show with a slight variation on the Food, Wine & Fun concept.  My guest is longtime television newscaster and champion of all things Wichita Susan Peters.  After retiring from TV Susan continued her “Susan’s Kids” program that helps find homes for young folks. And now you will see her on in all forms of media helping kids find homes.  Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious…maybe you can help! www.susanskids.org

Follow Susan on Face Book @susanskidsks

Hundreds of Kansas children are looking for a family. A home where they can feel safe. A place where somebody cares. A place they can call home, forever.

As they get older, their chances of being adopted plummet. When they turn 18, that’s it. No more funding. No more guidance. No support network. No more roof over their heads. Children with multiple siblings, older children and those with special needs face the toughest odds.
Susan Peters wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. She wants to make sure every child has the opportunity to experience a family they can call their own, a sense of belonging, encouragement, support and love. Throughout her career, Susan has made it a priority to give back to the community, and her weekly segments highlighting kids in need of adoption have truly made a difference.
Now, she is taking that commitment to the next level as she transitions into life post- broadcast journalism. Helping these kids is what she truly wants to do. Her heart is as big as her reputation and her energy is as infectious as it is unstoppable.
Bobby Lane

Bobby Lane

 

In the second half I’ll be talking to Chester’s Chef/Owner Bobby Lane about the latest edition of the “Pop Up” Restaurant to be featured in Chester’s private dinning room overlooking the lake.  It’s an Italian restaurant with a unique and creative menu, special wines and a great Italian atmosphere. www.chesterschophouse.com

It all happens on Sundays from now through March.  The pop up restaurant isn’t BIG, but you can order off the Italian menu from the bar area as well.
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Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2015 Remy Pannier Rosé d’Anjo, Loire Valley France $15
Image result for 2015 Remy Pannier wines
Light salmon color; spiced strawberry and citrus aromas; light bodied with crisp hints of red cherry fruit; barely off-dry with fresh strawberry fruit  and watermelon flavors and a bright refreshing finish. ABV10.5%   
50% Cabernet Franc, 40% Grolleau, 10% Gamay
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Feb 18 – Miele & Rodney Strong Wines

If you missed it LIVE… Click here to listen or download this show!

Today it’s all about Miele and the amazing appliances produced by this company.  If you have any of the household names in basic kitchen appliances that are now made in China you know that quality has taken a back seat and become secondary to cheap sticker price.  You also know that those appliances don’t perform well or last like they used to!

My guest is Jed Karban the Midwest Regional Representative for Miele.

Image result for miele logoFounded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann as a centrifuge factory, Miele initially became a well positioned supplier for agriculture, with product divisions such as dairy equipment, washing machines, bicycles and even automobiles. Today, the company’s focus is on the claim to global leadership in quality and technology for household and commercial appliances.  www.mieleusa.com

Miele is an independent family-owned company with the claim to being an industry leader in quality and technology. Miele stands for partnership-based conduct towards its business partners, an employee-focused corporate culture as well as continuity of values, goals and leadership.

If you want to see a top shelf demonstration kitchen just stop by The Kitchen Place on East Douglas in the Design District.  The new location is bigger and better and has the latest in design innovation, cabinetry, tile, counter tops and so much more.

3234 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67208
www.the-kitchenplace.com (316) 682-2268
In the second half winemaker Justin Seidenfeld Joins us to talk about Sonoma’s Rodney Strong Winery.  www.rodneystrong.com
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Justin’s winemaking career began in Sebastopol, California, where he was an intern at Iron Horse winery in 2005. He quickly rose from cellar hand to taking on winemaking responsibilities which led to a position in 2006 at the venerable Robert Mondavi Winery in the Napa Valley.
As a harvest enologist at Mondavi, Seidenfeld walked some of California’s premiere vineyards and gained a comprehensive understanding of quality land and viticulture. Continuing on to become an enologist, he took that experience into winemaking and supervised the winemaking of Estancia, Clos du Bois, Simi, and others within the Constellation portfolio. Additional responsibilities included overseeing small lot Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir winemaking. Justin graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2006 with a B.S. in Viticulture & Enology.
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Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
The Wines of Rodney Strong
Our story begins 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.
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Feb 11 – BCC Auction & The 4-Ingredient Cookbook

If you missed it LIVE… Click here to listen or download this show!

Up first is Mary Moon, Executive Director, Community Advancement for Butler Community College Foundation to talk about BCC’s 20th annual fund raising event “The Butler Benefit Auction.”  Friday March 4th, 6:00 p.m., Butler of El Dorado Hubbard Welcome Center.

A consistently successful event, The Butler Benefit Auction advances the mission and work of the Butler Community College Foundation, helping to make tomorrow affordable for Butler’s 9,000+ students.  Click here to make reservations. Contact Mary Moon at 218-6338 or 323-6338 or mmoon@butlercc.edu to reserve your table, donate auction items, learn about sponsorship opportunities, or learn more about Butler Benefit Auction.

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Event Details:
Honorary chairs, Wink and Libba Hartman
Presenting sponsor, HollyFrontier El Dorado Refinery
Fun-filled bidding on live and silent auction items
Wine reception and plated dinner
Attendance by 325+ guests
2015 auction proceeds reached $187,000
#16 on the Wichita Business Journal’s list of Top 25 Fundraising Events

 

Then my guest is Nancy Hughes with her latest book: “The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook: Simple, Quick and Delicious Recipes Using Just Four Ingredients or Less!” another great book in concert with the American Diabetes Association.

Image result for The 4-Ingredient Diabetes CookbookMaking delicious meals doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. You can create satisfying dishes using just four ingredients, or even less! In this new and revised edition of the bestselling 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook, author Nancy Hughes has added more than 25 new recipes that can be made in a snap! With more than 175 quick, easy-to-prepare recipes, this one-of-a-kind cookbook now has recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

Make the most of your time and money. Home cooks will be amazed at how much can be prepared with just a few simple ingredients.

About the Author 
Image result for nancy hughes cookbook authorNancy S. Hughes is the author of more than 13 cookbooks and has contributed to more than 40 others. She has developed recipes and worked as a food consultant for a variety of corporations, organizations, and national magazines, including American Heart Association, Cooking Light, Nestle USA, CanolaInfo, Better Homes & Gardens, Betty Crocker, McCormick, ConAgra Foods, USA Rice Foundation, Diabetic Cooking, and Easy Home Cooking. She and her husband, Greg, live in Daphne, AL.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:

The Wines of Benovia with my good friend Bob Cooley VP for Marketing at Benovia 

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