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Issue No. 1182: December 2021
Get ready for the New Year! In today’s newsletter, we’ll help you plan your New Year’s celebration—because we all deserve it! From our favorite party snacks to make-ahead breakfasts and more, you’ll be ringing in 2022 right. Keep reading for all the fun.

Cheers!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
9 Make-Ahead Breakfasts to Start 2022 Right
Before you start your New Year countdown, do your future self a favor and make something delicious for breakfast the next morning. From freezer-friendly breakfast burritos to a chilaquiles-inspired breakfast casserole, these make-ahead breakfasts are ready to heat and eat right when you roll out of bed. Get the recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
The Goodtaste No-Fuss Cocktail Party Spread
Wow your guests without breaking a sweat with the help of this beyond-easy holiday hors d’oeuvres spread! By keeping the menu short and utilizing a few store-bought ingredients, you’ll be able to pull off all of these crowd-pleasing party snacks in under an hour. Learn how to do it yourself HERE.
Photo Credit: Houstonian Mag
The Best Bloody Marys to Sip on New Year's Day
January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day! It's no coincidence that they’re also the best cure for a lively New Year's Eve. Find a few of our favorites to enjoy around Texas, plus one you can recreate in the comfort of your own home HERE.
Photo Credit: Crate and Barrel
Tanji’s Kitchen Finds: Krups Belgian 4-Waffle Maker
Make all your breakfast dreams come true with fluffy homemade waffles that’ll make the frozen ones pale by comparison. This four-waffle maker from Krups makes it easy to feed the entire family fast, plus it has removable plates for easy clean up! Pick one up for the weekend ahead HERE.
Photo Credit: The Annie
New Year’s Dining & Take-Out Guide
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable meal from one of Texas’ finest. Whether you’re dining in or taking your food to go, we've rounded up some of our favorite local spots for celebrating New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Check out the lists for Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio HERE.
Photo Credit: Piper-Heidsieck Champagne
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Brut Champagne
Bid 2021 adieu with a proper Champagne toast! The Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Brut Champagne ($41) is from one of the oldest Champagne houses in France. This extra brut style of Champagne is aged for a minimum of 4 years, creating bright touches of citrus, crisp apple and almond. Find it at your local H-E-B now!
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