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Issue No. 1170: November 2021 |
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Happy Hanukkah! The team at Goodtaste wishes everyone who is celebrating a wonderful and joyous holiday! In today’s newsletter, we’ve rounded up a few recipes to help you celebrate Hanukkah, Texas-style! Plus, some creative spins on traditional latkes and our Goodtaste gift guide for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Find it all below.
Cheers! Tanji |
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Photo Credit: Anthropoligie |
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The 2021 Goodtaste Holiday Gift Guide |
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Holidays can be stressful, but finding the perfect gift should be easy! From a French cassoulet kit to these adorable holiday plates, our Goodtaste Gift Guide has something for all of the food and wine fanatics in your life. Find our complete list HERE. |
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Photo Credit: Cacao & Cardamom |
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Tanji's Favorite Things to Gift with Wine |
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Here at Goodtaste, we like to spread the holiday spirit by gifting, you guessed it, spirits! Be it a bottle of wine or a local tequila, this is the gift that keeps on giving! To make your spirited gift a little more festive, consider pairing it with something a little extra like a cocktail shaker or gorgeous chocolates. Find our boozy gift guide HERE. |
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Photo Credit: John Boos & Co. |
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Get the Cook in Your Life a Gift from Mission Restaurant Supply |
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If you have a family member or friend you’re shopping for that could use a little kitchen refresh, we’re sharing a list of kitchen essentials great for gifting! You won't find these gifts at any big box store—Mission Restaurant Supply has professional, restaurant-quality tools perfect for any budding or accomplished cook. Find their gift guide HERE. |
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Photo Credit: Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ |
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5 Must-Try Hanukkah Recipes from Texas Chefs |
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If you’re looking to mix up your traditional Hanukkah menu, check out these festive recipes from some of our favorite Texas chefs. From tender smoked brisket to homemade jelly-filled Sufganiyot, Texas’s top chefs are showing us how to do Hanukkah—Lone Star-style. Get the recipes HERE. |
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Photo Credit: Food & Wine magazine |
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5 Creative Ways To Make Latkes |
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Whether you’ve been enjoying these since you were a kid or just heard of these crispy potato pancakes, latkes are the versatile dish that deserves a spot on your holiday table! Smash them in a waffle-maker, mix in some spices, or don’t use potatoes at all—we rounded up some of our favorites for you to enjoy through Hanukkah and beyond. Find the recipes HERE. |
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Make This Now: Goya Foods’ Coquito (Coconut Eggnog) |
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Get a taste of the holidays with this authentic Puerto Rican coquito from Goya Foods! Traditionally served around Christmas, coquito is a creamy, coconut drink that’s very similar to eggnog. Plus, it can be kicked up with rum for a little extra holiday cheer. Get the full recipe and more from Goya HERE. |
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Tanji’s Wine Finds: Rare Platinum Pinot Noir |
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We have a wine that will pair with all kinds of hearty mains for winter: the Rare Platinum Pinot Noir ($14). This is a classic pinot with notes of dark cherry and a hint of earthy mushrooms. This is an easy-sipping wine that you can drink all by itself or pair with your roast chicken, lamb, or pork. Buy it at your local H-E-B now! |
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Photo Credit: Texas Hill Country Wineries |
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The Texas Hill Country Wineries' Christmas Affair |
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Looking for something to do with your family and out-of-town guests this holiday season? From November 29 through December 24, you can savor all that Texas Wine Country has to offer with the Christmas Affair Passport. You’ll get to sip and sample award-winning wines at over 40 Hill Country Wineries, as well as get exclusive discounts on any bottles you purchase. Buy your digital “passport” now for $65, or $100 for a pair! Learn more about the participating wineries and how to secure your passport HERE. |
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