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Issue No. 1147: October 2021
It’s October, y’all! Today we're going all-out fall with tips on how to throw your own Oktoberfest party (and our favorite places to celebrate in Texas!), plus pumpkin-filled sweet and savory meals, a perfect autumn wine and more! Find it all below.

And don't forget to tune in this weekend for an all-new episode of Goodtaste with Tanji!

Cheers!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
5 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Pumpkin Puree
Who says pumpkin puree is just for pie? This versatile canned staple packs a lot of flavor and can be stirred into soups, pasta sauces and tender cakes—it’s the ultimate fall pantry hack! Find a few of our favorite ways to use canned pumpkin puree HERE.
Photo Credit: Spoon Fork Bacon
How to Throw Your Own Oktoberfest
If you’re throwing your own backyard Oktoberfest this year, then we’ve got all the tips you need for a DIY German festessen—complete with the schnitzel and wurst! Grab those lederhosen, fill up your beer stein and read on HERE.
Photo Credit: Goya Foods
Make This Now: Goya Foods’ Coconut Shrimp Ceviche
For a super-simple, refreshing meal, try this zesty Coconut Shrimp Ceviche from Goya Foods. Join Tanji in the kitchen with Goya’s Executive Chef Fernando Desa where they’re cooking up this easy ceviche with creamy coconut milk. You’ll taste a beach-side breeze in every bite! Find this recipe and more from Goya Foods HERE.
Photo Credit: Decoy Wines
Tanji’s Wine Finds:
Duckhorn Decoy Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon
Outdoorsy Texans know it’s hunting season, but for us, it’s red wine season! To celebrate both, we’re uncorking the Duckhorn Decoy Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon ($19). With rich notes of raspberry, ripe plum and blueberry on the palate, you’ll notice nuanced hints of dark chocolate, oak and sweet baking spices. It’s the perfect cozy fall wine. Pick it up at your local H-E-B now!
Photo Credit: Altstadt Brewery
Tanji’s Dine Finds: Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Texas
Oktoberfest is one of our favorite times of the year in Texas—the food, the music, the brews—what’s not to like? Luckily, you can get a true taste of Germany without ever leaving the Lone Star state. Join us as we visit some of the best and then plan your next visit HERE.
Photo Credit: Kody Melton
Get a Taste of South Texas at Boudro's
Whether you’re a San Antonio local or paying a visit to the Alamo City, Boudro’s Texas Bistro is a must visit! Tanji sits down riverside with their general manager, Andres Esparza, who shares some of the fan-favorite menu items like their Herb-Crusted Black Drum with Wild Mushrooms and a Chipotle Beurre Blanc. PLUS, their ever-popular river barge dinner cruises are back on! Learn more and plan your visit HERE.
Photo Credit: Cajun Claws Seafood Boils
Goodtaste Season 7 is Here!
A brand new episode of Goodtaste airs this weekend! Join us in celebrating these restaurant heroes who have continued to work endlessly to keep their businesses open and our communities well-fed during these tough times. Don’t miss our Friday newsletter for episode sneak peeks, must-try wines, and a special recipe from this weekend’s episode. Check your local listings HERE.
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