Issue No. 1292: September 9, 2022

TGIF! Kick off your weekend with another fabulous episode of Goodtaste. This week, I savor some must-try eats, including an incredible Sunday brunch from the café that once served as a horror movie set and some of the best barbecue from a “shack” in West Texas. I’m also sharing a bottle of Chardonnay that you can pick up and enjoy tonight. What are you waiting for? Dig in!

Enjoy your weekend,

Tanji

Photo Credit: The Shack BBQ

This weekend on a must-watch episode of Goodtaste, you’re in for some scary good Texas-sized breakfast plates, like the Philly Cheesesteak Benedict from one of the most famous horror movie sets of all time! Then we make a deli stop in Houston, where massive pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup await. Lastly, it’s time for some of the most tender barbecue in West Texas. Be sure to bring your appetite! Watch the full episode trailer HERE.

Photo Credit: Complicated Wines

Tanji’s Wine Finds: Complicated Chardonnay

Picking a wine shouldn’t be complicated, and despite the name of this winemaker, the Complicated Chardonnay ($19) is an absolute no-brainer! You’ll get the bright fruit flavors of apple, peach, and pear, but it’s not a butter bomb. It’s beautifully balanced and pairs well with light dishes like our Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Old Bay Butter. Pick up a bottle now at your local H-E-B and tune in this weekend for the rest of Tanji’s wine finds!

Photo Credit: Tom McCorkle / Washington Post

DIY: Kenny & Ziggy’s Blintzes

Have you ever made blintzes at home? They’re easier than you think! The thin, crepe-like pancakes encase a creamy ricotta filling and can be topped with whatever fresh fruit you have on hand. A favorite at Kenny and Ziggy’s in Houston, get the recipe for them HERE.