France and Italy are some of the best wine growing regions in the world, but you can find many of these amazing wines right here in Texas!
Italy
Live La Bella Vita With These Italian Wine Finds!
The food and wine of Italy were the inspiration for Goodtaste, so why not some amazing Italian wine finds?
The Romance of Cortona and Tuscany
Life at Villa Laura or Bramasole (for all you romantics, me included) was amazing! Our surreal week in this beautiful place, with a view out every window, wasn’t long enough. Having seen the movie Under the Tuscan Sun and read the book, I was eager to actually experience the village of Cortona where much of the action takes place…
Good Taste with Tanji pilot
The pilot episode of Good Taste with Tanji.
Connect with Italy in Texas
Keeping it simple is the name of the game! Chef Elizabeth with HEB’s Cooking Connections shows us how to cook our white meat chicken breast, so that it remains super moist (thank your olive oil). We also layer it with the freshest of ingredients – all natural, and all Italian!
Authentic Italian Pastas
Buon giorno everyone! Am I sounding like a real Italian yet? How about a true taste of Italy that you can cook up right in your own home? Here are some authentic pasta recipes that are totally unique and come straight from the boot-shaped peninsula that we’ve grown to love!
A Ceremony of ceramics at Las Finezas
What until you see what’s in-store for your visit to Las Finezas. This beautiful little Hill Country nook caters to exquisitely constructed ceramic items that are imported straight from Italy!
My Taste of Eataly with Lidia Bastianich – Bravissimo!
Three of New York’s best Italian culinary stars are the genius behind the city’s new giant Italian marketplace called Eataly. Lidia Bastianich, Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali, who all have fabulous resturants in NYC, are now showcasing the best of Italy in this entertaining emporium modeled after their partner Oscar Farinetti’s emporium in Turin, Italy.
Lidia's Tips for Buying Olive Oil
When Lidia Bastianich recently shot some cooking segments with me in my kitchen, she talked about choosing the right olive oil for the right dish. Did you know that olive oils from northern Italy are best for salads? I didn’t. Olive oil is produced in just about all of Italy’s twenty regions, and they all […]
PBS Star Shares Recipes
Lidia Bastianich, one of the most popular chefs in the TV world, recently visited San Antonio to promote the PBS station here, KLRN. While in SA, Lidia stopped by my house to shoot a few cooking segments. She prepared a scrumptious chicken and olives dish from the Le Marche region of Italy. The dish is […]
Lidia on Bastianich Wines
Lidia Bastianich’s family produces some wonderful wines. I fell in love with the Vespa Bianco…a Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay blend.
Lidia Bastianich is the BEST!
I’ve interviewed tons of TV personalities over the years – some impressed me, others disappointed me. Lidia Bastianich is an impeccable pro! The warm, enthusiastic, passionate ‘Lidia’ you see on PBS is the exact person who came to my house Sunday to shoot a cooking segment. I answered the ring at my door and felt […]
S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Wine $$
We’re all looking for ways to spend less and I have good news. I’ve got some really good wine ideas and even a beer drink that will make your $$ last a lot longer. When we were traveling in the Piedmont region of Italy we not only fell in love with the countryside, we also […]
Hooray for Pizza in SA
A big congratulations to Dough Pizzeria Napoletana and owners Doug and Lori Horn. Dough is being certified by the Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples, Italy for the restaurant’s strict guidelines in preparing traditional Pizza Napoletana. The certification is much like the standards winemakers in various regions must adhere to when they produce wines that follow […]
Latest News on My TV Project
In case you haven’t heard, Goodtaste With Tanji is headed towards TV. Express News Columnist Jeanne Jakle did a great job of breaking the good news, so I’ve included her recent column below. I am thrilled to be working with the pros at KLRN and am looking forward to showcasing a lot of the great […]
