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Issue No. 1027: December 2020
If ever we need Christmas, it's now! May the love and light of the season be with you and yours. I hope you enjoy the ideas we have to make this holiday even better, inluding creative uses for that leftover eggnog hanging in your fridge, easy Christmas morning meals, last-minute gifts and more!

Merry Christmas Everyone!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Food Network
6 Easy Christmas Morning Meals
Christmas morning is a special time to be with your loved ones. Make the most of it by preparing one of these genius make-ahead breakfasts the night before! From a ready-to-bake casserole to pancakes you can mix up a day in advance, these recipes are a true Christmas miracle. Find them all HERE.
Photo Credit: Bernie's Burger Bus
5 Ways to Use Leftover Eggnog
Wondering what to do with that leftover eggnog when the holiday season is over? Don’t worry — we have recipes for you! From silky lattes to an impressive cheesecake, these eggnog-spiked treats are so good, you may just want to run out to the store and stock up on more! Get the recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Josh Cellars
Tanji Wine Finds: Last-Minute Gifts
If you’re still tackling Christmas lists or not sure what to get for that hard-to-shop-for person, give them a gift that definitely is not going to be returned: Restaurant gift cards and wine! Check out our top picks HERE.
Photo Credit: Verve Magazine
Christmas Dine-In & Take-Out Guide
At Goodtaste, we're here to take a little stress out of the holidays. If you're all cooked out or want to support your local businesses this season, we've rounded up some of our favorite spots offering dine-in or pick-up options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Check out the lists for Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio HERE.
Photo Credit: Goya Foods
DIY: Goya Foods' Coconut Milk Caramels
Everyone loves a sweet, homemade gift. These buttery coconut milk caramels from Goya Foods use only 5 ingredients and we guarantee you have most of them on hand already! Wrap them in cellophane and tie with a pretty bow for a thoughtful homemade gift. Get the recipe and more from Goya Foods HERE.
Photo Credit: Texan Cafe
Goodtaste Season 6 is Here!
An encore presentation of Goodtaste airs this weekend! Join us in celebrating the restaurant heroes who have continued to work tirelessly to keep their businesses open and our communities well-fed during these tough times. Check your local listings HERE.
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