Live the Good Life
This Podcast is focused on all things “The Good Life”. We’ll share our perspectives and experiences with you and help you navigate your way toward Living the Good Life. We will help you elevate your game when it comes to hosting, entertaining and enjoying the Good Life. Topics include reviewing and discussing the world’s best STEAKS & GOURMET CUISINE, WINE, CIGARS, BOURBONS & SCOTCHES, COFFEE & ESPRESSO, MUSIC, SPORTS, MOVIES & CINEMA, HOSTING/ENTERTAINING, and more. I will interview winemakers, chefs, cigar aficionados, musicians, baristas, and experts representing every niche of the Good Life to learn new things and stimulate your thinking about Living The Good Life.
Episodes
Season 2, Episode 27 of the “Live the Good Life” Podcast, Host Aaron Diaz facilitates a panel discussion with three of Washington’s most impressive and distinguished winemakers. They include Jessica Munnell (Wautoma Springs), Stephanie Cohen (Col Solare) and Kerry Shiels (Côte Bonneville). We focus our discussion on a series of impactful issues currently facing the Washington wine industry, and we’ll be sharing our ...
In Season 2, Episode 26 of the “Live the Good Life” Podcast, Host Aaron Diaz interviews one of Washington’s premier winemakers and they discuss his unique approach and philosophy to winemaking. Our guest is one half of a dynamic duo with his wife Shae, who also crafts wines and together they own and operate Frichette Winery on Red Mountain. We discuss everything wine, and my guest talks about growing their brand, pl...
Season 2, Episode 25 of the “Live the Good Life” Podcast, has just been published. In Episode 25 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz is joined by two dynamic young women who represent hundreds of thousands of Generation Z up and coming wine lovers. I recently had the opportunity to tour these two ladies on a day-long wine tasting adventure in Walla Walla Wine Country. It was the first formal wine tas...
In Episode 24 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz is joined by his friend John Paul LeCompte on the “Live the Good Life” Podcast. John Paul is a long time connoisseur of wine, and has a well developed and discriminating palate and sense of smell. He is the perfect guest today, as we delve into “Wine aromas and why people smell wines.” The objective here is to help people who are relatively new to win...
In Episode 23 of "Live the Good Life", Co-Host Adam Diaz records his brother and Host - Aaron Diaz as he demonstrates how to apply high temperature grilling for two bone-in Australian Wagyu ribeye steaks. When preparing bone-in cuts of meat, it’s often a challenge to acquire a uniform level of “doneness” as it takes more heat and generally more time to cook the meat that is closer to the bone. Wagyu ribeye...
In Episode 22 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews one of his very favorite people in the Washington Wine Industry. Ellie Zeron is the winemaker for Elk Haven Winery located on Red Mountain, here in Southeast Washington. In 1999, with her newly acquired degree in Chemical Engineering, she traveled to the U.S. from Venezuela, to learn English and to gain experience in the Oil & Gas indust...
In Episode 21 of "Live the Good Life", Co-Host Adam Diaz records his brother and Host - Aaron Diaz as he guides you step-by-step, in demonstrating how to prepare and grill a special cut of meat that we found locally, here in the Tri Cities. These Snake River Farms, Gold Grade cuts of meat are simply outstanding. In this episode, we’ll show you how to make a delicious baste for marinading this American Wagy...
In Episode 20 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews the butcher for a local establishment in the Tri Cities that sells some of the world's finest cuts of meat. When it comes to Living the Good Life, USDA prime and luxury high-grade meats are at the top of our list. In the episode, Aaron interviews an expert when it comes to luxury meats. We’ll be discussing his experiences in the meat i...
In Episode #19 of “Live The Good Life” we introduce you to the world of pipes and pipe tobacco. In this episode, my brother (Co-Host Adam Diaz) and I provide you with some basic information on how to enjoy pipes and pipe tobacco, including different pipe sizes and designs, how to light your pipe, and also how to store your tobacco. We will guide you step-by-step, through the process of how to load your tobacco and p...
In Episode 18 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz records himself in a solo episode, guiding you step-by-step, through the process of how to prepare his Cajun, pan-fried shrimp. This recipe is fast, simple to cook, and can be prepared as an hors d’oeuvre/appetizer or as a main entrée. This recipe is something my family and friends really enjoy, and I’m sure you’ll impress the guests at your next dinne...
In Episode 17 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz records his brother and Co-Host - Adam Diaz as he guides you step-by-step, in demonstrating how to prepare his amazing fried & baked potatoes with grilled USDA prime ribeyes. He will show you how to create a new glaze for his steaks and then we'll pair our meal with some outstanding Red Mountain wines. After dinner, we will choose some high-en...
In Episode 16 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews a winery owner, an outstanding winemaker, a culinary expert, a wine historian, and a whiskey distiller….all in one human body! We’ll be discussing his experiences in the wine industry, his knowledge about Washington wine history, his wine making approach and some insights into some delicious wine pairing recipes. My guest is JJ Compeau, the ...
In Episode 15 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz records his brother and Co-Host - Adam Diaz as he guides you step-by-step, in demonstrating how to prepare his amazing fried rice. In addition, he will show you how to create a simple but delicious steak marinade and then he’ll provide his grilling tips and prepare an absolutely delicious meal you can easily follow, to impress your friends and family. ...
In Episode 14 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Justin Michaud, of Coyote Canyon Winery. This year, Justin was a recipient of one of Washington State’s Fantastic Four “Best” Winemakers of the Year. He is the winemaker for Coyote Canyon Winery located in Prosser, Washington. He’s been in the wine business since 2001 and has created quite the pedigree along the way. In performing some du...
In Episode 13 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Shae Frichette, of Frichette Winery. We will be talking about Red Mountain wines, and in particular, Shae's lineup of personally crafted wines. With over a decade of experience co-owning and operating a family-owned winery located smack in the middle of the Red Mountain AVA, we will get acquainted with Shae’s take on wine, her approach...
In Episode 12 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Jeff Andrews, of Andrews Family Vineyards. Our focus is on the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, a beautiful and expansive viticultural region of Southeast Washington wine country. With over 17,000 acres of vineyards, this appellation makes up over 25% of the planted wine grapes in Washington State! Jeff, along with previous generations of his family...
In Episode 11 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Jenn Nance, a long-time Pacific Northwest wine expert and former Executive Director of the Red Mountain AVA Alliance. We will chat about wines and current issues facing the wine industry. In addition, we will learn about her latest venture in creating a company, and we’ll discover how she’s continuing to support, promote and enhance the Paci...
In Episode 10 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz and his brother, Co-Host Adam Diaz review 4 different cigars and pair these cigars with 4 different drinks. We'll also show you how we prepare our cigars before we smoke. We hope you enjoy this episode as we provide our insights on these award winning cigars and delicious libations. This episode is an experiment for us, as we recorded the bulk of...
In Episode 9 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Bryce Appleby, Tasting Room Manager for Fidelitas Winery on Red Mountain, in Benton City, Washington. Bryce is a guy who truly personifies "Living the Good Life". He is a family man, an outstanding musician, a gourmet chef, and a very knowledgeable wine expert. In this episode, we get to know Bryce the dad, the manager, the chef a...
In Episode 8 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Bart Fawbush, owner and Winemaker of Bartholomew Winery in Kennewick, Washington. Bart is one of the Pacific Northwest's best and most innovative winemakers. He brings a unique approach and philosophy to winemaking in Washington State. Bartholomew Winery is located in the Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village, in Kennewick. Bart ...
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