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Erin Montoya

April 27, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Weeknight Winners: 6 Sheet Pan Suppers for Spring

April 27, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

This time of year is BUSY! Before the summer heat kicks in and oven-cooking becomes the enemy, now’s the perfect time to embrace the magic of sheet pan meals. Easy to assemble, easy to clean up, and perfect for those hectic spring weeknights. Chicken Fajitas Taco ’bout a weeknight winner! This healthy sheet pan dinner […]

Filed Under: 30-minute meals, At Home, Dinner, DIY, Meals, Recipe Tagged With: chicken fajitas, dinner, dinner made easy, dinner time, mediterranean shrimp with feta, one pan, recipes, salmon, sheet pan, sheet pan frittata, sheet pan suppers, spring, spring chicken with artichokes and asparagus, spring-vegetable pizza, springtime, teriyaki salmon and vegetables, Texas

Filed Under: 30-minute meals, At Home, Dinner, DIY, Meals, Recipe Tagged With: chicken fajitas, dinner, dinner made easy, dinner time, mediterranean shrimp with feta, one pan, recipes, salmon, sheet pan, sheet pan frittata, sheet pan suppers, spring, spring chicken with artichokes and asparagus, spring-vegetable pizza, springtime, teriyaki salmon and vegetables, Texas

April 20, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Pull Up a Chair: Drinks Made for Texas Porches

April 20, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Spring in Texas is fleeting, and summer is relentless, but that porch? That porch is open all season. Whether you’re watching a storm roll in or catching a breeze on a warm evening, these drinks were made for sipping now through fall. Peach Iced Tea Tea is a Texas porch staple, but a peach tea? […]

Filed Under: At Home, DIY, Recipe, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Texas Tagged With: peach tea, porch, porch drinks, prickly pear, prickly pear lemonade, spring, summer, summertime, Texas, texas ranch water, watermelon agua fresca

Filed Under: At Home, DIY, Recipe, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Texas Tagged With: peach tea, porch, porch drinks, prickly pear, prickly pear lemonade, spring, summer, summertime, Texas, texas ranch water, watermelon agua fresca

April 20, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

10 Goodtaste-Approved Texas Restaurants with James Beard Cred

April 20, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Texas takes its food seriously, and these ten restaurants prove it. Whether the recognition belongs to the chef behind the stove or the establishment itself, each one has earned a James Beard Award nomination or win, and we’ve had the pleasure of tasting our way through every single one. Hugo’s – Houston James Beard Award […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Featured Restaurants, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Restaurants, Texas, What's Cooking Tagged With: 2M Smokehouse, Austin, award-winning, Backstreet Cafe, buffalo gap, Cochineal Marfa, Curry Boys BBQ, foodie, Houston, Hugo's, Irmas Original, james beard, james beard award, Katy, marfa, Odd Duck, perini ranch steakhouse, Phat Eatery, San Antonio, seguin, Texas, Texas Restaurants, The Esquire Tavern

Filed Under: Destinations, Featured Restaurants, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Restaurants, Texas, What's Cooking Tagged With: 2M Smokehouse, Austin, award-winning, Backstreet Cafe, buffalo gap, Cochineal Marfa, Curry Boys BBQ, foodie, Houston, Hugo's, Irmas Original, james beard, james beard award, Katy, marfa, Odd Duck, perini ranch steakhouse, Phat Eatery, San Antonio, seguin, Texas, Texas Restaurants, The Esquire Tavern

April 13, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Elote Every Way: Street Corn Recipes Reinvented

April 13, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

The magic of street corn doesn’t have to stop at the cob or cup. We’re sharing creative recipes that take all those bold, craveable flavors and reinvent them across an entire menu, from crowd-pleasing appetizers and sides to showstopping main dishes and yes, even dessert. And the best part? Once you’ve stocked up on the […]

Filed Under: At Home, Corn, DIY, Fiesta, Greater San Antonio, Texas, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: burnt bean company, elote, Fiesta, Fiesta San Antonio, mexican street corn deviled eggs, mexican street corn dip, mexican street corn hot dogs, mexican street corn ice cream, mexican street corn pasta salad, recipes, san anotnio, seguin, street corn, street corn pizza, street corn pudding, Texas

Filed Under: At Home, Corn, DIY, Fiesta, Greater San Antonio, Texas, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: burnt bean company, elote, Fiesta, Fiesta San Antonio, mexican street corn deviled eggs, mexican street corn dip, mexican street corn hot dogs, mexican street corn ice cream, mexican street corn pasta salad, recipes, san anotnio, seguin, street corn, street corn pizza, street corn pudding, Texas

April 6, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Red, Ripe & Ready: Where to Pick Fresh Strawberries Across Texas

April 6, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Texas strawberry season is in full swing, and with sunny skies and spring temperatures, now’s the perfect time to pack up the car for a weekend adventure. Whether you’re eating your bounty on the spot or bringing a basketful home for your favorite recipe, nothing beats the flavor of a fresh-from-the-vine berry. We’ve rounded up […]

Filed Under: DIY, Fruit, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Seasons, Spring, Strawberries, Texas Tagged With: alvin, atkinson farms, five cousins' strawberry patch, Fredericksburg, froberg's farm, jenschke orchards, Marble Falls, pecan creek strawberry farm, pilot point, Poteet, road trip, spring, strawberries, strawberry picking, strawberry season, sweet berry farm, Texas

Filed Under: DIY, Fruit, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Seasons, Spring, Strawberries, Texas Tagged With: alvin, atkinson farms, five cousins' strawberry patch, Fredericksburg, froberg's farm, jenschke orchards, Marble Falls, pecan creek strawberry farm, pilot point, Poteet, road trip, spring, strawberries, strawberry picking, strawberry season, sweet berry farm, Texas

March 31, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Easter Recipe Roundup: Something Special for Every Part of the Day

March 31, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Easter is one of those holidays that calls for good food at every turn. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dish for the church potluck, a festive treat the kids and grandkids can help make, a spring-inspired dessert that’s a showstopper, or just a fun addition to your spread, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded […]

Filed Under: At Home, DIY, Easter, Food, Holiday, Recipe, Seasons, Spring Tagged With: carrot mimosas, carrot ribbon salad, chocolate pudding dirt cups, Easter, easter appetizers, Easter brunch, Easter holiday, Easter ideas, Easter recipes, family gathering, French toast casserole, lamb meatballs, lemon blueberry trifle, scalloped potatoes au gratin, spring

Filed Under: At Home, DIY, Easter, Food, Holiday, Recipe, Seasons, Spring Tagged With: carrot mimosas, carrot ribbon salad, chocolate pudding dirt cups, Easter, easter appetizers, Easter brunch, Easter holiday, Easter ideas, Easter recipes, family gathering, French toast casserole, lamb meatballs, lemon blueberry trifle, scalloped potatoes au gratin, spring

March 23, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Hop to It! 6 Easter Appetizers in 30 Minutes or Less

March 23, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

No need to scramble this Easter! These fun, festive appetizers come together in 30 minutes or less. The best part? Your spread will look like you spent all day on it, but you’ll get more time to actually enjoy the holiday with family. Carrot Crescent Rolls This fun, easy recipe from Organized Island will look […]

Filed Under: 30-minute meals, At Home, DIY, Easter, Seasons, Spring, What's Cooking Tagged With: appetizers, carrot cake dip, carrot crescent rolls, charcuterie pots, deviled eggs, Easter, easter 2026, easter appetizers, easter tble, hummus garden, smoked salmon crostini, spring

Filed Under: 30-minute meals, At Home, DIY, Easter, Seasons, Spring, What's Cooking Tagged With: appetizers, carrot cake dip, carrot crescent rolls, charcuterie pots, deviled eggs, Easter, easter 2026, easter appetizers, easter tble, hummus garden, smoked salmon crostini, spring

March 16, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Busy Night? These Affordable To-Go Meals Will Feed the Family

March 16, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Weeknights are hectic enough. Dinner shouldn’t add to the chaos! If you’re feeding the family on a budget, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up affordable family meal deals to go across Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas, so you can skip the stress and get straight to the good part: eating together. HOUSTON AREA […]

Filed Under: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Destinations, Featured Restaurants, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Meals, Restaurants, Texas Tagged With: Austin, barbecue, burgers, dallas, dinner, dinner time, easy dinner ideas, family meals, family meals to go, Houston, local, meals, richmond, San Antonio, Sugar Land, sushi

Filed Under: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Destinations, Featured Restaurants, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Meals, Restaurants, Texas Tagged With: Austin, barbecue, burgers, dallas, dinner, dinner time, easy dinner ideas, family meals, family meals to go, Houston, local, meals, richmond, San Antonio, Sugar Land, sushi

March 9, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Go Green, Texas: Fun & Festive Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Locally

March 9, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner — and the celebrations are on! Whether you’re going green a little early or waiting until March 17th, there’s no shortage of local events packed with festive food and drinks, live music, performances, and family fun. We’ve rounded up a list of events happening near Houston, San […]

Filed Under: Breweries, Destinations, Events, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Restaurants, St. Arnold, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: Austin, breweries, dallas, Houston, San Antonio, St. Patrick's Day, st. patrick's day celebrations, st. patrick's day events, Where to Dine

Filed Under: Breweries, Destinations, Events, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Restaurants, St. Arnold, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: Austin, breweries, dallas, Houston, San Antonio, St. Patrick's Day, st. patrick's day celebrations, st. patrick's day events, Where to Dine

March 2, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Fresh Picks: 10 Texas Farmers Markets to Visit This Spring

March 2, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Spring is prime road trip season in Texas, and what better way to explore the Lone Star State than through its local farmers markets? From fresh produce and homemade treats to artisan goods and food trucks, these community destinations have something for everyone. We’ve rounded up ten markets worth the drive this season. Roll down […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Spring, Texas, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: Austin, Boerne, farmers markets, fulshear, Galveston, richmond, road trip, San Antonio, shop local, spring farmers markets, Sugar Land, Texas, things to do

Filed Under: Destinations, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Spring, Texas, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: Austin, Boerne, farmers markets, fulshear, Galveston, richmond, road trip, San Antonio, shop local, spring farmers markets, Sugar Land, Texas, things to do

February 23, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Backyard Bayou: Your Complete Guide to Boiling Crawfish

February 23, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Crawfish season is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a backyard boil. If you’ve never hosted one before — or just want to make sure it’s a success — Joel Barrios, owner of Bayou Boys Catering in Needville, TX, has you covered. A native of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, Barrios knows a […]

Filed Under: At Home, Crawfish, DIY, Texas, What's Cooking Tagged With: bayou boys catering, boiling crawfish, crawfish, crawfish boil, crawfish season, how to boil crawfish, joel barrios, louisiana crawfish, needville, Texas

Filed Under: At Home, Crawfish, DIY, Texas, What's Cooking Tagged With: bayou boys catering, boiling crawfish, crawfish, crawfish boil, crawfish season, how to boil crawfish, joel barrios, louisiana crawfish, needville, Texas

February 16, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Building a Wine Collection on a Beer Budget

February 16, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

National Drink Wine Day is coming up on February 18th. Whether you’re a creature of habit or just starting out on your wine journey, we’re sharing affordable bottles to help you build a wine collection on a beer budget. These picks are easy on the palate and on your wallet. As always, you can find […]

Filed Under: At Home, Beer, Featured Wines, H-E-B, Texas, Wines Tagged With: affordable wines, Becker Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, h-e-b wines, Pinot Noir, red blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Rosé, white blend, wine collection, wines

Filed Under: At Home, Beer, Featured Wines, H-E-B, Texas, Wines Tagged With: affordable wines, Becker Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, h-e-b wines, Pinot Noir, red blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Rosé, white blend, wine collection, wines

February 9, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Sweeten Your Valentine’s Celebration: Decadent Tastings and Tours Worth Melting For

February 9, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Big on sweets? Celebrate your love in a whole new way this Valentine’s season. We’ve rounded up must-try tastings and tours across San Antonio, Houston, Austin and Dallas, perfect for romantic dates that are memorable, interactive, and delicious. SAN ANTONIO Nicosi 221 Newell Ave / 210.759.0088 Want to pull out all the stops this year? […]

Filed Under: Chocolate, Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Desserts, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Texas, Valentine's Day, Wine Tastings, Wines Tagged With: Austin, Chocolate, chocolate tasting, dallas, dessert, Houston, San Antonio, Texas, things to do, valentine, Valentine's Day, wine tasting, wines

Filed Under: Chocolate, Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Desserts, Greater Austin, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Texas, Valentine's Day, Wine Tastings, Wines Tagged With: Austin, Chocolate, chocolate tasting, dallas, dessert, Houston, San Antonio, Texas, things to do, valentine, Valentine's Day, wine tasting, wines

February 1, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Fan Favorites: Game Day Apps That Always Win

February 1, 2026 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Who’s ready for The Big Game?! Whether you’re hosting a packed house or keeping it cozy with a few friends, we’re sharing a lineup of Goodtaste-approved recipes to fuel your watch party. These fan-favorite appetizers will help you tackle the most important question: What’s on the menu? Get ready to score big on flavor, no […]

Filed Under: At Home, Black's Barbecue, Food, French Fries, Las Palapas, Meat, nachos, Recipe, Shrimp, Super Bowl, Wings Tagged With: appetizers, bacon wrapped shrimp, Big Game, brisket fries, chicken wings, football, football party food, fries, game day, ham and cheese sliders, nachos, pizza, pizza fries, queso, salsa, sliders

Filed Under: At Home, Black's Barbecue, Food, French Fries, Las Palapas, Meat, nachos, Recipe, Shrimp, Super Bowl, Wings Tagged With: appetizers, bacon wrapped shrimp, Big Game, brisket fries, chicken wings, football, football party food, fries, game day, ham and cheese sliders, nachos, pizza, pizza fries, queso, salsa, sliders

October 17, 2025 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Tanji Talks: Season 11 of Goodtaste is Here!

October 17, 2025 By Erin Montoya Leave a Comment

Tanji stopped by KPRC 2’s Houston Life this week to share more about the brand-new season of Goodtaste and some of the Houston restaurants she’s highlighting on-screen. Saigon Hustle has two locations – Spring Branch and Garden Oaks. The restaurant offers a variety of fresh and flavorful menu items, including the Hustler Spring Roll, Chargrilled […]

Filed Under: Food, Greater Houston, Houston Life, Restaurants, Tanji on TV, Tanji's Favs - Wines, Wines Tagged With: food and wine pairing, goodtaste for the soul, goodtaste for the soul podcast, Houston, Houston Life, KPRC 2, Saigon Hustle, Season 11, Taste Kitchen + Bar, Wine Picks

Filed Under: Food, Greater Houston, Houston Life, Restaurants, Tanji on TV, Tanji's Favs - Wines, Wines Tagged With: food and wine pairing, goodtaste for the soul, goodtaste for the soul podcast, Houston, Houston Life, KPRC 2, Saigon Hustle, Season 11, Taste Kitchen + Bar, Wine Picks

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