Sep 19 – This Week’s Show

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Donna Kelly with her latest book “101 Things To Do With PASTA”

This new cookbook from Donna Kelly has 101 achievable and flavorful recipes using pasta.

“A comprehensive collection of pasta recipes that answers the question, ‘What else can I make with pasta?’”—Library Journal

“A good choice for beginner chefs who want to make sure their menus will appeal to a wide range of eaters.”—Booklist

The recipes in this compact cookbook are ideal for home cooks seeking to make easy, economical, and nourishing family-friendly meals, including gluten-free options. Pasta is the perfect delivery system for healthy ingredients like leafy greens, lean meats, beans, or fish. It’s also a healthy comfort food and one of the most affordable meal options on shelves.

You’ll find chapters on Brunching and Lunching, Sassy Salads, Weeknight Pastabilities, Company’s Coming, Veggie Delights, Baked Pasta Dishes, and Around the World. Easy-to-prepare recipes such as Spinach Artichoke Orzo, Confetti Pasta Salad, Tuna Noodle Skillet, Creamy Shrimp Tagliatelle, Butternut Sage Rigatoni, Million Dollar Spaghetti Pie, and Greek Isles Chicken Orzo Skillet will delight pasta lovers and satisfy the whole family.
Along with a new design, the book is now a concealed spiral-bound flexi paperback.

Have you ever said “What else can I make with pasta?”  If you have, you need this book!

Donna Kelly, a food fanatic and recipe developer, is the author of over 25 cookbooks including Quesadillas, French Toast, Burritos, 101 Things to Do With a Tortilla, and 101 Things to Do With an Air Fryer. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Someting FUN to sip with Pasta!

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Sep 12 – Mia Mårtensson…Resort Sommelier

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Mia Mårtensson , who has a talent for story telling and demystifying even the most arcane corners of global wine culture, making her the perfect guest!

Mia is a true world traveler, with years spent sailing as Head Sommelier for The World | Residences at Sea, exploring vineyards and curating beverage experiences across continents. Her expertise isn’t just academic; she’s a storyteller through and through, weaving together adventures from Gotland to South Africa to the Caribbean. As a recent recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for her work at Seven Stars Spa & Resort, she backs every tale with genuine insight.

Resort Sommelier, Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos – Born and raised in Sweden on the island of Gotland, Mia Mårtensson’s career in the restaurant industry began at the age of 14 as the pot-washer at a small, local hotel. That early experience put Mia on the path to becoming a chef. Despite her restaurant school training, however, she opted for roles in the front of the house vs. the kitchen, where she could enjoy the social aspect of engaging and connecting with guests.

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Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
NV Perelada “Festival Brut” Cava from Spain
This is a really good sparkling wine at a great value.  Made in the traditiional method using the 3 primary grapes of Cava; 40% Xarel0lo, 30% Macabeo & 30% Parellada. Bright and crisp with  aromas of tart pear, light citrus. In the mouth the bubbles bring out the mild yeasty flavors enhance the pear and peach flavors. Smooth, complex and elegant pn the palate with excellent balance. ABV11.5%  Wne & Spirits 90

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Sep 5 – The Lerner Project Napa Winery

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Stu Lerner founder and principle, along with his wife Karen of The Lerner Project a botique winery making exceptional wines from Napa Valley.

Stu & Karen Lerner with winemaker Russell Bevan

Stu and Karen Lerner were in Wichita this week and I help put together a private tasting for a selection of wine lovers. These wines, vinted by winemaker Russell Bevan, are amazing! With meticlious care in selecting fruit from some of the fienst Napa vineyards, the judicious use of exceptional oak barrels by winemaker Bevan, these wines are a premium classic example of the quality wines from Napa Valley.

Proprietor Stu Lerner has spent the last four decades nurturing his deep appreciation for the great vineyards and wines of Napa Valley. He has shared his journey over the years with his wife, Karen, along with their friends and family. More recently, alongside winemaker and business partner Russell Bevan, the Lerners have turned their dream of their own Napa Valley winery into reality.

The portfolio of Lerner Project reflects Stu Lerner’s and Russell Bevan’s commitment to making the absolute best wine possible. As Russell likes to say about his partner, “The first thing Stu told me — it was so important — he said, ‘If I’m going to do this, the one thing we will never do is compromise on quality.’”

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Later in the show I’ll be talking to Randy Miller, who with his wife Jody, produced the now famous movie “Bottle Shock.”  this movie helped spread the story of the Judgement of Paris in 1976.

We’ll be telling you about this years 50th Anniversary Celebration and how you can be a part of “The Judgement of Wichita” at Prarie Hill Vineyards Sunday September 20th. Get tickets NOW!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week: 
The 2025 Galactic Shepherd -perfect for HOT weather, available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on N. Rock Road
A white wine blend of Grenache Blanc & Chenin Blanc sourced from North an Lucas vineyard shows aromas of fresh pear, quince, and white peach lead the way, layered with hints of citrus blossom, chamomile, and a touch of wet stone. On the palate, bright acidity carries flavors of lemon curd, honeydew, and crisp apple, balanced by a subtle waxy texture and gentle salinity. The finish is clean and lingering, with notes of almond skin and soft herbal nuance. ABV 13.1%
COMPOSITION 65% Grenache Blanc, 35% Chenin Blanc
APPELATION Central Coast, California
VINEYARD North San Lucas
COOPERAGE Aged one month in stainless steel

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Aug 29 – Benziger Family Winery

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Guy

YES…we were both much younger

My guest this week is Chris Benziger from Benziger Family Wines.  Chris and I go way back…like 1988, when he was on one of his first ever functions pouring Benziger wines at the South Florida International Wine Event.

We’ll talk about the family, the history, and the evoulution of this great Sonoma Producer. Many things have changes, many of the family have retired, but several are still helping make this label a BIG success.

Of course we will talk about the many wines being produced, and there are a bunch.  We’ll touch on the family members still actively involved, and what the near future holds for Chris and the winery.  https://benziger.com/ 

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2024 Spirit & Earth Chardonnay
Crafted from the coastal de Coelo Vineyard and shaped through biodynamic stewardship, this wine is offered in only 82 cases, making it as rare as it is expressive. Its blind-embossed Circle of Life label embodies our holistic vineyard philosophy, celebrating our commitment to biodynamic farming and winemaking while reflecting the wine’s bright, vibrant character. This wine captures the harmony between vineyard, vine, and winemaker, offering a pure expression of place, clarity, and balance.

The wine shows a light straw hue with touches of gold.On the nose, bright lemon zest and crisp apple take the lead, complemented by a subtle hint of citrus that adds lift and freshness. Medium-bodied with a gentle coastal minerality that supports the vibrant notes of lemon meringue. A round mouthfeel adds depth and texture, and the finish is lifted by a delicate pop of brioche. Order NOW!
81 cases, Biodynamic, 100% Chardonnay
Double Gold Medal-San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

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Aug 22 – Karen MacNeil

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Guy

My guest this week is Karen MacNeil, probably the busiest and most productive champion of wine in the world. 

Karen MacNeil is one of the foremost wine experts in the United States. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Wine Bible, recognized as “the most comprehensive and authoritative book on wine written by an American author.”

Karen’s articles on wine and food have been published in more than 50 magazines and newspapers including The New York Times, Food and Wine, U.S.A. Today, Elle, Cooking Light, and Town & Country. Karen has also brought her style and love of wine to television-first as the wine correspondent for NBC’s Today Show, and later as the Emmy-award winning host of the PBS television series Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil. In 2006 her companion book, Wine, Food & Friends, was released.

With her team at Karen MacNeil & Company, Karen creates and consults on one-of-a-kind wine experiences, seminars, and programs for corporate clients, businesses and individuals. Some recent past clients include: Lexus, Merrill Lynch, Disney, General Electric, UBS, World Presidents Organization, Sunset Magazine, Singapore Airlines, and Mattel (who, in recognition, designed a wine-glass-holding Barbie look-alike after Karen!)

An educator at heart, Karen is the creator and Chairman of the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America in the Napa Valley. The multi-million dollar center with its advanced wine curriculum and state-of-the art wine sensory classrooms has been called the “Harvard of Wine Education.”

In a full page profile in 2004, TIME magazine named Karen “America’s Missionary of the Vine.” She holds an Advanced Certified Wine Professional Degree.  www.karenmacneil.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2021 Tobias Formation Cabernet Sauvignon
FORMATION, crafted by the Formans, showcases the finest lots from our estate vineyards each year, resulting in this exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon blend. A rich, garnet-colored wine with a ruby core, it captivates with aromas of ripe raspberry, black cassis, hints of mocha, and plums. On the palate, medium, well-integrated tannins intertwine with flavors of red and black currant, red cherry, plum, violet, and vanilla. This crowd-pleaser offers abundant delights to explore. ABV14.2%

Perched above the fog of Napa Valley, Dawn & Toby Forman reside and hand-farm 16 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon on their Howell Mountain estate. It is with generations of knowledge in farming and winemaking, they craft the TOBIAS wine collection from their family estate vineyards spanning Napa, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties. Learn more: www.tobiasvineyards.com

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