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| Issue No. 1071: April 2021 |
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| Patio weather is here to stay, and we have some great places to kick back in the sunshine and enjoy a few frosty cocktails. Plus, we’re dusting off those grills for aCaribbean-inspired shrimp appetizer and a versatile steak salad with an addictive creamy avocado dressing. And ready to start shuckin’? We have a refreshing white wine that’s a match made for oysters. Happy spring to you all and thank you for your continued support! Cheers! Tanji |
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| Photo Credit: Branch Neighborhood Grill |
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| The Best Patios to Enjoy Texas' Spring Weather |
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| Spring has arrived in Texas and we’re eager to get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We pulled some of our favorites from around the state offering stunning al fresco dining, as well as superb food and cocktails. Find our complete list of spring-ready patios HERE. |
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| Our Spring Dine-In & Take-Out Guide |
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| There’s no better time to dine out or grab a superb meal to go from your favorite local restaurants. We’ve rounded up some of the best spots to check out this season in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. Find our list HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: Julia Hefflefinger |
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| Recipe Spotlight: Grilled Steak Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing |
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| This hearty grilled dinner salad is our favorite way to use up an abundance of in-season produce, no matter the time of year. In spring we’re adding blanched snap peas, shaved spring carrots, and grilled asparagus to the mix. Just don’t skip the silky avocado-buttermilk dressing—it’s incredibly versatile and tastes great on everything. Get the full recipe HERE |
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| DIY: Goya Foods’ 10-Minute Caribbean Shrimp Bites |
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| In this Goya original recipe, we’re combining their fried plantains (tostones) with citrus-marinated shrimp for a festive Caribbean-inspired appetizer. The shrimp soak up the lemon-cilantro marinade and make a perfect party bite when piled on freshly fried plantains. Learn how to make it yourself HERE. |
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| Tanji’s Wine Finds: Suavia Soave Classico |
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| When the weather gets warmer, our wines get crisper! The Suavia Soave Classico ($16) from northern Italy is bright, refreshing, and zesty—similar to a Sauvignon Blanc. It pairs nicely with light lemony pastas, risotto, scallops and freshly shucked oysters. Find it at your local H-E-B HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: Wine and Food Week |
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| Ladies of the Vine Tasting & Luncheon |
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| Join women of the wine world at Ladies of the Vine, an unfiltered panel discussion and luncheon in Houston on May 21! You'll meet top female industry professionals and get an intimate glimpse of their personal journey with wine. Learn more about this exciting event and purchase your tickets HERE. |
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| | | Goodtaste with Tanji 2010 - 2021 |
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