Raise a Glass
S8E3 – Tanji’s Wine Finds: Cozy Up to These Full-Bodied Finds
Fall is here, and you can already feel it in the air! To help get ready for the cooler temps, Tanji did all the research on seasonal wines here so you don't have to. As always, all of these bottles (and many more!) can be found at your local H-E-B. Up first, the Raeburn Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley in California, a place in Napa known for its beautiful Chardonnays. The Raeburn doesn't disappoint—you'll taste fresh pear, crisp apple, and just a hint of vanilla. Pair this with a cheese tray, pasta, chicken, or seafood … or enjoy a glass all by itself! ($15) Up next, a beautiful wine from the Piedmont region in northern Italy: the Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera. This is such a versatile—and delicious!—red wine. On the nose is spicy vanilla, with notes of roasted hazelnut and dark cherry, and cranberry on the palate. This wine pairs with rich pasta dishes, mushroom risottos, chicken, and meat of all kinds. ($19) Lastly, we're going back to Napa for the Jax Y3 Cabernet Sauvignon. It has classic Napa Cab flavors of blackberry, black plum, and vanilla notes from the year it spends in French oak. This popular...
Goodtaste for the Soul
E78 – The RIVER IS HEALING after The Hill Country Flood
A year after the historic flooding that forever changed the Guadalupe River and parts of the Texas Hill Country, the signs of recovery are impossible to miss. The floodwaters are said to have swept away more than half of the natural vegetation along portions of the river in Kerr County, dramatically reshaping the landscape. But nature has a remarkable way of bouncing back. Fresh growth is appearing where devastation once stood, and in many ways, an entirely new river is beginning to emerge. In this episode, we sit down with an environmental expert who has spent decades restoring and protecting natural landscapes. He’s now working with landowners in the region to help restore what was lost. He shares what he's learned from the Guadalupe's recovery, why he believes the river's future is bright, and what this rebirth can teach all of us about resilience, restoration, and hope.
Just for Fun
8 Agua Fresca Recipes for a Texas Summer
The Texas heat has officially settled in, and y’all, it’s no joke out there! Getting through July and August in this state is basically a sport, so we’re mixing up agua frescas to stay cool and hydrated. These drinks are a lifesaver: refreshing, lightly sweet, and totally customizable. The best part? Most variations start from the same simple base — once you’ve got the method down, you can get creative all summer long. Cantaloupe Lime Jalapeño Agua Fresca Sweet cantaloupe meets spicy jalapeño and we’re not mad about it. This agua fresca from Running to the Kitchen is the cool-down […]
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