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If you’re making a list of desserts for your Thanksgiving spread, make sure this recipe is on it! If you’re headed to a friend’s house for the big day and tasked to bring a dessert, this is the one to bring. These magic pumpkin bars from Flavor Mosaic are a sweet, textural explosion of flavor […]
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As the holiday season twinkles in, so does the desire for festive cocktails. While flavorful, seasonal cocktails have long been a staple of holiday soirees, the trend toward non-alcoholic and healthier options is gaining momentum. Whether you’re a designated driver, abstaining from alcohol, or just looking for an alcohol-free alternative (that isn’t juice or soda), […]
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If you want to leave the cooking (and the stress) to the professionals on Thanksgiving, we’ve got what you need. We’ve rounded up some fabulous restaurants that are open for feasting on Thanksgiving Day or serving take-away dinners for pick up before the big day. Dig in! For restaurants open in Austin, click here. For […]
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Thanksgiving Day might just be the busiest day of the year for kitchens across the country. If you love to host, this is your day to shine! If you have to host, well … that’s a different story. Here are some tried-and-true tips and tricks that should make your hosting duties a little easier this […]
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B&B Butchers in Houston will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Their three-course prix-fixe menu with family-style side dishes is $90 for adults and $35 for kids ages 11 and under. Guests can grab complimentary hot apple cider and pumpkin cookies on the way in or as they leave. To […]
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This Thanksgiving, Antlers Lodge at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in the Alamo City will be serving up a four-course meal for guests who want a break from hosting Thanksgiving on their own. The main event in this multi-course meal will be an option of blackened cobia with fennel beurre blanc, a Shiner-brined […]
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Rib Tips Make sure the bones are pointing away from you. Use a sharp tip knife. Start between the bones, and keep the knife handle in the air. Follow the natural curve of the bone. Brisket Tips Rest the Brisket: Allow the smoked brisket to rest for about 20 to 30 minutes after it comes […]
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We LOVE to cook for the holidays but we know not everyone gets excited about all the preparation and cleanup. If you’re looking to take it easy this Thanksgiving, you can still feast like a champion. Perry’s Steakhouse locations in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas are all open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. […]
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Caracol, an award-winning coastal Mexican restaurant in Houston, is taking the stress out of Thanksgiving. Let executive chef Hugo Ortega and his team prepare a family feast for you this holiday season. Choose from a pineapple and habanero whole spiral ham or roasted turkey breast. Each comes with five different sides: coal-roasted sweet potatoes, jalapeno […]
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Fuse your love of wine and astronomy this week with a trip to your favorite Hill Country winery to catch a glimpse of the annular solar eclipse. Winery lawns are the perfect viewing grounds for the eclipse, which will occur on October 14th. During the eclipse, the moon will squeeze between the sun and the […]
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Marsh Mokhtari, co-founder of Gray Whale Gin, sits down with Tanji to talk about Oceana, the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated solely to protecting and preserving our oceans. A portion of every bottle of Gray Whale Gin sold goes to help Oceana’s cause. To learn more about Oceana, click here.
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This pumpkin hummus comes from Chef CJ Jacobson, a partner chef at Aba Restaurant in Austin. Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with sister locations in Bal Harbour, FL and Chicago.
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It’s an all-new season of Goodtaste full of adventure: incredible cuisine, legendary landscapes, and unforgettable characters! Episode 1 of season 9 premieres next weekend, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! We’ll take you to Carriqui in the Alamo City, where they’re serving up sizzlin’ wood-fired steaks, Hill Country smoked barbecue, good ol’ fashioned […]
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This recipe comes from the Italian restaurant Prego in Houston. It's made with porcini mushrooms, roasted corn, and julienne leeks.
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Tanji had the opportunity to sit down with Marsh Mokhtari, the co-creator of an amazing gin made right here in the United States. Marsh is a food and adventure show host on the Food Network, National Geographic, and the Travel Channel. His wife, Jan, is an award-winning creative director and filmmaker. Together, they created Gray […]
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