When it comes to cooking, you can never stop learning! Even the most seasoned of chefs look for ways to improve. With that, here’s where to go in Texas if you want to “hit the books” and sharpen YOUR skills!
Austin
Dining Out on Valentine’s Day…
A trio of Texas cities — and rave reviews for the restaurants in each we’ve handpicked for your dining pleasure. You won’t want to pass up on ANY of these chow spots for your affectionate affair on Valentine’s Day. Make your reservations today and reap the benefits this weekend!
Drift Away at Driftwood Estates Winery
A true hidden gem that literally rests on a hilltop in between San Antonio and Austin, Driftwood Estates Winery has been in the local wine business since the vineyard was first planted in 1998. This property is absolutely incredible!
Incredible, Edible Austin Wine and Food Pairings
Food and wine lovers are gonna love this event! With five of Texas’ best chefs competing, a three-course tasting menu and fifteen wine and food pairings…how can you go wrong?
Go Green – Think Hatch at CM
Hatch green chilies are here, and they’re fabulous. I just made the rounds at Central Market tasting, testing and LOVING every minute of it. Since they roast them right there at the store, that intoxicating aroma is everywhere. And, it’s great fun to go from station to station trying the different products.
My 'Z' Lime Pie Comes in 2nd!!!
What a blast I had in Austin Saturday. As on one of the finalists in the Z Tejas recipe contest, I had to go to Z Tejas and prepare the dish for the judges. My recipe was a key lime pie with habanero that I named Tanji’s ‘Z’ Lime Pie (it’s in my recipe section). […]
Organic Produce Not Healthier?
You’ll never convince me it’s true! A story on Reuters this week stated that organic food has no nutritional or health benefits over ordinary food. The study was conducted by an apparently well respected research institute in London (from the quick Google search I did). The reporter instinct in me is skeptical on many levels.
Warm Apple Cake & Texas Wine
Every week on Q101.9 FM I do a fun segment called Weekend Preview that lets you know what food and wine events are going on around town…motivation to get your weekend started! It could be a free wine tasting somewhere or maybe a special offer from one of my restaurant partners on my website. I’ve […]













