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Issue No. 1159: November 2021

It’s hard to believe, but it’s officially the holiday season! In today’s newsletter we’re sharing a few essential tools to help make your Thanksgiving cooking go smoothly, plus where to dine out and celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. And getting thirsty? We also have a superb wine find and some festive fall cocktails from a few of my favorite Texas watering holes. Find all this and more below and don’t forget to tune in this weekend for an ALL NEW episode of Goodtaste with Tanji!

Happy Diwali!

Tanji

Photo Credit: Nordic Ware

5 Kitchen Tools That Will Make Your Thanksgiving Prep Easier

Thanksgiving dinner is a meal we look forward to all year. To pull off a feast of this magnitude, you’re going to need the right tools to get it done. From a chef-approved vegetable peeler to an all-purpose pan, these are the gadgets and equipment that we rely on year after year. Find our essential tools HERE.

THANKSGIVING TOOL KIT

Photo Credit: Goya Foods

Make This Now: Goya Foods’ Oven Roasted Tomato

and Manchego Tartlets

Using ready-to-bake empanada dough, these simple tarts from Goya Foods are perfect for your next get-together! You can make them ahead of time and then assemble right before your guests arrive. Goya’s Executive Chef Fernando Desa demonstrates just how to do it! Watch the video HERE.

MY TART WILL GO ON

Photo Credit: Cupcake Vineyards

Tanji’s Wine Finds: Cupcake Vineyards Vintner's Select Sparkling Rosé

Rosé and sparkling wine pair with just about everything and the Cupcake Vineyards Vintner's Select Sparkling Rosé ($12) combines the two in this crowd-pleasing bottle perfect for holiday parties! From California’s Central Coast, this find is refreshing and effervescent with elegant notes of watermelon, strawberry, raspberry and white nectarine. Find it at your local

H-E-B now!

STOP AND SMELL THE ROSÉ

Photo Credit: The Annie Cafe & Bar

Boozy Texas Cocktails That Are Pure Fall

Move over Pumpkin Spiced Latte, this is what we’re sipping this fall! From boozy apple cider to a cinnamon-spiked Old Fashioned, these boozy drinks will warm you to your core. Get the recipes HERE.

SEASON’S DRINKING

Photo Credit: Clay Pit

Celebrate Diwali at Tanji’s Top Indian Spots in Texas

Happy Diwali, the festival of lights! Celebrate one of the most popular festivals in Indian culture with crispy samosas, spicy curries and silky rice pudding without leaving the state of Texas. Check out some of Tanji’s favorite local Indian restaurants HERE.

LIGHT IT UP

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