Food, Wine & Whiskey - In Your Own Backyard Podcast

Entering the World of SCOTCH! ep. 51

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT

I'm joined by Glenn Burnett and Dave Scott on this episode. Glenn helps Dave and I enter the world of scotch. As Glenn says, scotch can be a minefield, if you don't know where to step you could blow up and quickly be done. This episode helped me get some sense of what I like and what I don't, hopefully it will help you as well if Scotch is something you want to explore.

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Adega Vinho Winery - Andrew and Michael Bilger ep. 50

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT

This is a conversation where you get to know Andrew and Michael, and let me tell you these guys are great and a lot of fun. We also learn about what their doing in TX to make some great wines, how they let the terroir dictate the grapes they grow to produce wines. This is truly a FAMILY winery, all hands on deck and that's also very important to both of them.

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Wines of Umbria (Italy) - with John Fodera of Tuscan Vines ep. 49

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:00:00 GMT

John and I discuss the grape varietals, wines, producers of Umbria. We also talk about the history, food and culture of this region in Italy. Exploring the regions of Italy and the great wines that are produced is exciting as a wine lover. Umbria does not disappoint, a small region with a small production but they have some fantastic wines that are worth exploring.

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Ginger & Fork - Cantonese Cuisine ep.48

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This episode is al about the great food and flavors of Cantonese food served by Ginger and Fork in Houston Texas. We highlight the wonderful dishes on their menu and explore the fantastic cocktails and bourbon and whiskey they serve. Great conversation to hear about these flavors and wonderful drinks.

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The Flavors of Louisiana ep. 47

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode Todd Greene is my guest and we have a conversation on the great food of Louisiana. So many dishes with big bold flavors, a lot of dishes you will know but we also discuss a few that will be new to most.

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3 Ryes Blind - 2012 THH, 2016 Michter's BS Rye, 2020 JD SiB BP Rye ep. 46

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

The title says it all, we blind 3 baller ryes and give our thoughts.

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Russian Food - Must Try, Unique Dishes with Great Flavors ep. 45

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT

This episode I'm joined by Yana & Taisiya to discuss the food and flavors or Russia (more specific, the former Soviet Union) their native countries. If you haven't tried Russian food, you should, there is so much more to their cuisine than you might think. List to this episode and the dishes we discuss then absolutely make one!

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Brunello di Montalcino - John Fodera of Tuscan Vines ep. 44

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode I visit with John Fodera of Tuscan Vines and we talk about what he's doing to bring more Italian wine and wine knowledge to his followers on social media and his website blog. Then we get into Brunello di Montalcino, one of our favorite wines and grape varietals - Sangiovese. We talk about the history of this region, the requirements of the grape, the aging of the wine before release and the 2015 and 2016 vintages. 2015 is thought to be one of the best seasons in Italy and 2016 is right there with it. This is a great listen if you'd like to learn a little more about Brunello di Montalcino.

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Texas Star Grill Shop ep. 43

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Texas Star Grill Shop is new to Katy, they now have four locations around the area. We sit down with Pete and Ernie from TSGS to talk about what they offer the backyard cooks in the Houston area, and they have some really cool cooking rigs. As we roll into fall there's nothing better than being in the backyard cooking, hanging with friends and family as we enjoy the great weather and some football.

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Russel's Reserve / The Blind That Wasn't ep. 42

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This episode I'm joined by Matt Carter, Luis Baston, Chris Francis and Glenn Burnett. We start the show with a fun blind and then move into Wild Turkey Russel's Reserve. Russel Reserve is a great product that is a single barrel and always on a shelf. It's also a bourbon that you can find a store pick or group pick and in this episode we taste through 5 RR picks from Chicago, Houston, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. As in all our shows, when we talk bourbon we always get into conversations on other products and this episode is no different. Fun show and conversation and worth the listen.

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You Only Need 5 Bourbons in Your Home Bar ep. 41

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This episode is a discussion on the only 5 bourbons you need in your home bar. This came from a guy on Reditt who came up with these five criteria's for you home bar. This has been a hot topic in the bourbon community and I got some friends together to give our lists.
The list
1. Daily drinker - your go to for enjoying bourbon
2. Impress your guests - fancy but not too fancy
3. Cheap Mixer - (and for guests who won't appreciate it)
4. Something great - your Friday night bourbon
5. The Special Occasion bottle

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Bourbon / Rye - Shelf Hero's - $30-$60 ep. 40

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Our 2nd episode in the Shelf Hero's series. In this episode the Matt's are back along with Dave and we discuss some of our favorite Rye's and Bourbons in this price range. When we get the the $30-$60 price range there is so much to enjoy. We cover offerings from Wild Turkey, Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Four Roses, Barton and Brown Foreman. A great listen to get information on some quality bourbons and a fun conversation with some good laughs along the way.

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Oak & Eden Whiskey / Longhorn Liquor ep. 39.

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

I'm joined by Darryl Bowman and in this episode we talk to Brett Martin - store manager at Longhorn Liquor (12 stores) and Meagen Howard from Oak & Eden. Megan brought some really cool whiskeys Oak & Eden are doing seasonally a long with their regulars. Fun to taste through and we give you our honest feed back on everything.

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Wild Turkey - Turkey Talk ep. 38

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Ernie and Dave join me on this episode as we talk about Wild Turkey. There's so much to get into with a topic like Turkey Talk so this conversation covers quite a bit in a hour. Deeper dive will come on a follow up episode. Here Ernie shares some of the history of Turkey, the Russell family, we talk about the solid products that should be in everyone's home bar and we talk and drink a little on some Dusty's.

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Talking a few things Food, Wine & Whiskey - with a little Beer! ep. 37

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This episode is just casual conversation that covers several topics related to food, wine and whiskey, my favorite is our new Supper Club Group. We get into bourbons, distillers, food with bourbon, a little wine and a little about how crazy the beer world is. Just some fun conversation.

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Rye Whisk(e)y's ep. 36

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode we taste through Rye Whiskey's that can be found on a regular basis (except 1) on at the liquor stores. David, Glenn and Joby join me to taste through, compare and discuss the quality, flavor and price point on 7 Rye's. Rittenhouse Rye, Sazerac Rye, James E. Pepper Rye, Whitmeyers Rye, Pikesville Rye, Rarebreed Rye, EH Taylor Rye are the whiskeys we taste and compare.

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Bourbon - Shelf Hero's - $12-$30 Price Range ep. 35

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:00:00 GMT

In this episode I'm joined by Dave and Joby and we discuss and taste through some bourbons that we call shelf hero's. A shelf hero is a bourbon that has three qualifying factors - Quality, Value and availability. Today we are staying in the $12 - $30 range, shelf hero's can get to various prices but today we want to keep the cap at $30. We also feel these are great selections for the new bourbon person wanting to start a bar at home, you can get all of these for less than $105.

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#FB2020 - A discussion on the "Bourbon World" on Facebook Ep. 34

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode I'm joined by Darryl Bowman of Bad Wine Reviews, Jordan Hill and Tyler Martin. They are part of a movement #FB2020 (F@$k Bourbon 2020), we talk about what exactly this means to them and what are the issues that got them to this point.

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Bourbon - Comparing Wheated Bourbons - ep. 33

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:00:00 GMT

Me and a few friends (Glenn, Dave and Joby) taste through and compare wheated bourbons along with a little fun conversation. The results were a little surprising based on my expectations of what we were comparing with cost, reputation and availability. As always with bourbon episodes there's always knowledge that is shared and gained.

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Talking Chianti with Tuscan Vines - John Fodera ep. 32

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode my guest is John Fodera from Tuscan Vines. John has become an expert on the wines of Italy. We discuss the wines of Tuscany - Chianti and Brunello, their history, the grapes, the land and the rules / regulations. John has a great website that's a resource for Italian wines, recipes, wine reviews and interviews with Italian wine makers

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#SupportLocal - Darren Lafferty / Essentials Kitchen ep. 31

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Darren Lafferty is a big on supporting local, he does a great job of supporting and promoting local "mom & pop" eateries in our area. I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Darren about him, where this #supportlocal comes from and his photography. We have this chat at Essentials Kitchen with Chef Martinez, Darren hadn't had Chef's food and I thought it would be fun to have him try it during our chat.

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Wisconsin Wine Guy - Schel Kidd ep. 30

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:00:00 GMT

This episode is a fun conversation with Schel Kidd, the Wisconsin Wine Guy. I found Schel on YouTube with his wine review show and liked what he was doing, he also has a cooking channel "Cooking In The Raw". Great guy with a long history in food and wine, cool to hear his story and his journey.

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Four Roses Bourbon ep. 29

Mon, 04 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode I'm joined by Ernie E. to help me explore Four Roses Bourbon. We discuss their history, their position in the bourbon market in the US and around the world, their ambassador Al Young and their 10 different recipes that are made up of two mash bills and 5 different yeast strains. If you've wanted to learn a little more about Four Roses this episode is worth the listen.

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Supporting Local Restaurants ep. 27

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

This episode I talk about our favorite locally owned restaurants that we are still supporting with take-out, and are encouraging everyone to support their local shops and restaurants. I call some friends around the area to discuss the places we are ordering from. I talk to some friends in LA and Edward Ramirez who runs a FB group all about supporting local restaurants.

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Exploring Spanish Wines ep. 28

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

In this episode Simon Solomon from MudoVino joins me to talk about Spain and Spanish wines. We discuss three whites (one sparkling) and three reds. Spain is a region I'm trying to get into some this was a very educational conversation for me and I hope you are excited about trying some Spanish wines after listening.

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Talking Wine from Argentina and Catena Family ep. 26

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Great conversation with Simon Solomon (MundoVino) and Rob May (KillerVino) on wine from Argentina and specifically Catena Family wines. This conversation we feature the Catena Appellation Series, which include a Chardonnay, 3 Malbecs a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Cab Franc.

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Cellar Door - Katy Texas ep. 25

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

If you don't know, Katy has a fantastic wine bar, Cellar Door. Cellar Door has been around for almost 10 years and I feel like people still don't know it's here. Ron Holsomback is the owner and does a great job in creating a Tuscan get away right in Katy. Listen to this conversation on everything the Cellar Door offers, from a great wine list to great food, live music, brunches, wine classes and wine clubs. Once you hear this episode there's no doubt you'll want to visit.

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Paso Robles - Russell Family (Rabbit Ridge) & Serrano Wines ep. 24

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Paso Robles is a new wine region I have begun to explore. Paso is making some great wines, many are in the Rhone Valley style with GSM, Syrah, Petite Syrah because of the climate and soil types but they are still making some great Zins and Cabs. Russell Family is one of the oldest wineries in the AVA and Serrano is one of the youngest. This is a great conversation to learn more about Paso, how this is a up and coming wine region that is making some fantastic wines and we will learn about the history of these two wineries and their relationship to each other.

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Robinson Family Vineyards - Conversation with Tom Jinks ep. 23

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode we talk about our visit to Robinson Family and the experience of being able to stay on property. Robinson is a boutique winery, only producing 1000-1200 cases per year, its our kind of place. Then we have a great conversation with Tom Jinks, he and his wife Susie Robinson Jinks own the winery. It is truly a family winery, with their three daughters and 8 grandchildren always helping out. Tom and Susie have been in the valley on on this property since the 60's, its great to get his perspective on how thinks have changed over the years, how they decided to get into grape growing then wine making and finally a wine club that allows us access to what they make.

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Land n Sea Sushi - with Chef Ceu ep. 22

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

From Triple D (Diners, Drive-ins & Dives) to Katy Texas! A conversation with Chef Ceu on his new Katy restaurant and his fusion of beef and brisket with sushi. This is a place that if you like sushi, you'll love it. If you don't like sushi, you'll love it. Chef Ceu is very creative and a master at combining flavors that will please everyone. Listen and get to know chef on this episode but definitely get to Land n Sea and try his food.

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Wine Talk with Jeremy Hart and Lexey Davis Johnson ep. 21

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This is a fun conversation, both Jeremy and Lexey are in the business of wine. We start by pulling three bottles from my cellar to taste and discuss. I picked them, and Jeremy and Lexey tell me what I have. The conversation does pivot to some related wine topics, cost of wines, where to get good value, what to pay at restaurants are a few.

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Bourbon with Wade Woodard Ep. 20

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Wade was nice enough to have me over to share a pour and just talk a little about bourbon. Great conversation while we share a few pours and Wade shares some good stuff!

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Azul Seafood & Tapas and so much more!!! Ep. 19

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This episode is about meeting the new owners of Azul, getting to know a little about them and what their vision is for the restaurant. I talk with Lucy, Tomas and Chris about the changes going on with the menu, adding a happy hour with happy hour food, a brunch is now being served. Azul servers so much more than seafood, if you haven't been you need to go visit and explore the new menus.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof - Tasting through 2017 - 2019 A,B&C's Ep. 18

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Me and three friends taste through the Elijah Craig barrel proof releases from 2017, 2018 and 2019. We compared all the A's as a group then the B's and finished with the C's. At the end we picked a winner from each group and then a Grand Champion. It's a long show, but with good conversation and bonus content.

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Bang for your Buck Wines! CA Cab's Ep. 17

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 23:00:00 GMT

This is our first episode where we pick out five wines that we think you get great "Bang for your Buck". This episode we cover CA cabs, Lodi, Sonoma County and Napa Valley are regions with wines in this show. These are wines that are available nationally. The wines we picked are wines we drink and enjoy and have for years.

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Dr. Frankenbourbon Ep. 16

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This episode I'm joined by Dr. Bryan Cotton and Cameron Glover. In our group we call Bryan Dr. Frankenbourbon because of his "mad scientist" mixing of bourbons. In this episode we focus on OVW 10 vs. Poor Mans Pappy and OF Birthday Bourbon vs. Poor Mans Birthday Bourbon. You'll find out what Dr. Fankenbourbon uses to make these and we'll discuss how close we think they are to the real thing. The last mad bourbon will be a mad mix that may shock you, listen to find out what it is and what we think about it. It involves a BTAC.

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Bourbon Basics ep. 15

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode I talk with Ernie Escontrias (Bourbon Guy) on some of the basics of bourbon. Its history, what makes it a bourbon and not a whiskey, different mash bills (recipes), shelf hero's - less expensive starters, what glass to use and how to taste a bourbon. Great conversation with great information!

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Bad Wine Reviews (BWR) with Darryl Bowman ep. 14

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

A fun conversation with Darryl on how BWR came to be, what the group is about, the things the group does to engage members like giveaways, events and trips. We also talk about the BWR app call Cork'd that will be released soon. This is a app that will allow you to cover wine and spirits but adds a social aspect that is cool.

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Meet Jesse - My Father-In-Law ep. 13

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:00:00 GMT

This was a fun conversation with my FIL. He's 82 and didn't know what a podcast was so I told him you're going to be on the show. We'll just have a fun conversation about "who is Jesse Rivas". We had fun and I got to learn more about him and my family.

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Girard Winery - with Head Winemaker Glenn Hugo ep. 12

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode Chris and I have a conversation with Glenn Hugo. How he went from El Paso, TX to Napa Valley, CA. We get to talk to Glenn about his philosophy on wine making, some of the unique varietals they are now working with and discovering the wine called "Mixed Blacks". We also talk about the label Glenn and his wife Pam started called Hugo Family Cellars.

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Killer Vino with Rob May - ep. 11

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Killer Vino - For wine lovers in Houston and Katy Rob is the guy to know. In this episode we talk about what Rob offers through Killer Vino - Wine, tastings, events and other things. Then we get into some conversation on wine and you get to hear the depth of knowledge Rob has. There will be a series with Rob where we will start to cover the world of wine by region in more detail.

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Pappa Gyros - Meet the Man Who brought the Greek Diner to Katy ep. 10

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Great conversation with Chris at Pappa Gyros. We talk about his journey to Katy and how he got back into the restaurant scene. You get the answer to why a Greek Diner and you get to hear about the new location that will be opening May/June 2020.

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The Rutherford's - Talking Texas Wines ep. 9

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Us and the Rutherford's recently visited Fredericksburg, TX after years since our last visit. This episode we talk about our experience, how its changed, the quality of the wines and what the area has to offer.

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The Rutherford's - Napa Valley By Chance Ep. 8

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Rip and Tracy talk with us about their wine journey, how a trip to Italy (not for wine) was diverted to Napa Valley because of the tragedy on 9/11. This 18 year journey of wine that continues and the 700 bottle collection they've grown over these years.

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Amaro from Casoni (Italy) Hits U.S. Ep. 7

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Stefano Tirtei introduces us to Amaro, a classic Italian liquor since 1814. He shares and discusses 3 different bottles, their history, cocktails you can make and where to buy in Houston.

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Mia's Table - First Impression Ep. 6

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Sandra and I go to Mia's Table on the 2nd night their open. This podcast is our first impression on their restaurant, the atmosphere and concept, the service, the menu and the quality of food.

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Essentials Kitchen with Chef Luis Martinez Ep. 5

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT

We talk to Chef Martinez about his journey from Venezuela to Katy Texas, his signature dishes, his training as a chef, cooking classes at the restaurant and Underground Dinners!

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Restaurants and A Favorite Bottle of Wine Ep. 4

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Rob & Sean discuss their favorite restaurants in Katy where you can bring a bottle of wine. They talk about menu items at each place and where they are located in Katy.

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Duck n Bao with Co-Owner Darren Ren Ep. 3

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Darren on why they chose Katy for their location, the meaning of their name, their signature dishes and their Grand Opening in November.

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Drinking Robinson Family and Discussing Napa! Ep. 2

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Myself, my wife Sandra, Chris & Teri Chambers drink and talk about Robinson Family Vineyards as we drink their 2015 Malbec. We then talk about taking a trip to Napa, how to plan, where to stay and good food to eat.

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Talking food in Katy, a little bourbon and a favorite wine Ep. 1

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Chris Chambers joins me and we talk about the food scene explosion in Katy, Texas. How we've seen it change and evolve over 15 years and a few of our favorite places. Then we try a new bourbon followed by some Reynolds Family Wine.

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Food, Wine & Whiskey - In Your Own Back Yard

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Intro to how the show will explore the world of food, wine and whiskey. By "in your own backyard" this will start in Katy/Houston and then will expand to places we travel.

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