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Issue No. 1026: December 2020
Four days until Christmas and we’re not letting that COVID Grinch spoil our fun and festive plans! Keep the spirit bright with a brand new Christmas morning breakfast bake, wines worth the splurge, upgrades for Santa’s favorite treat and more! Keep reading for all the festive fun.

Happy Holidays!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
Make This Now: Cheesy Waffle Strata with
Maple-Black Pepper Bacon
Fuel the flurry of presents and wrapping paper on Christmas morning with this make-ahead breakfast bake! This super-cheesy strata is your waffles, bacon, and eggs all in one. Get the recipe for this crowd-pleasing breakfast HERE.
Photo Credit: Hearst Ranch Winery
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Special Bottles for Special Gatherings
Make the holidays even merrier with a special wine worth every penny! While you may be spending your holiday with fewer friends and family this year, you can still make it special with a celebratory wine. Find Tanji’s picks HERE
Photo Credit: Food52
5 Ways to Upgrade Santa’s Milk and Cookie
It’s no surprise why Santa loves milk and cookies— they’re a match made in heaven! We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite recipes that mash-up Santas go-to treat, like a layered cookie cake and a chocolate trifle! Find all the recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Epicurious
Christmas Dining & 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.
DIY: John Soules Foods’ White Bean Chicken Chili 
As Christmas day approaches and holiday planning is in full swing, you’ll want an easy dinner to get you through the season. This simple and delicious chili is comforting, packed with protein and is made extra-easy with John Soules Foods’ ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken. Learn how to make it HERE.
Photo Credit: Taste of Koko
Goodtaste Season 6 is Here!
A brand new episode 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. 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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