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Tanji Talks: Tanji Dishes About the Podcast with KPRC!

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Tanji stopped by KPRC in Houston this week to dish about the new podcast Goodtaste for the Soul. For more than a decade, Tanji has been a familiar face on Texas television, bringing viewers along on flavorful adventures across the Lone Star State. As the host of Goodtaste TV, she’s made it her mission to […]

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Wine & Food Week Rocks The Woodlands!

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I’m in awe every year at one of the biggest and BEST food and wine extravaganzas in the country! Grab your tickets a.s.a.p. before the 13th annual Wine & Food Week returns to The Woodlands, June 5-11.

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Lidia Bastianich’s Thanksgiving FEAST!

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Have we got a holiday spread for you this week! I reached out to Lidia Bastianich for a fabulous alternative to traditional turkey and, per usual, she delivered tenfold…an ENTIRE MEAL!

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Cast Iron Cookin’

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Hot and hearty dishes that require little skill–just a skillet! From layered breakfast enchiladas to a classic campfire dessert, we’ve got you covered with one-pan wonder meals best served in cast iron cookware…

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Fall Foodie Favorites!

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Fall dishes to get you in the mood for the holidays ahead! Right now, you can also enter to win a trip for 2 to New York City…

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A Beautiful Sunset Signals Awesome 2014

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On New Year’s Eve at our house, a glass was raised to Lionel Cousin, owner and winemaker at Cupano in beautiful Tuscany…the Brunello region to be specific. It was about eight years ago – a day at Cupano that changed my life and my husband’s in ways we never could have predicted!

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My Taste of Eataly with Lidia Bastianich – Bravissimo!

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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.

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Good TV, Good Wine and Good Food

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How many of you watch as much TV now as you did five years ago? I can assure based on research numbers I’ve seen, you’re watching less. During my nearly 20 years in the TV biz I heard from viewers all the time…too much violence, too much bad news and never enough good news—I always […]

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Lidia’s simple, delicious chocolate bread parfait

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When Lidia’s recipe for this dish arrived in my inbox, my first thought was ‘chocolate and bread what?’…how could that be good!

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Lidia on olives in Italy

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Olives are produced in just about every region in Italy and consequently, many Italian dishes use olives as an ingredient. Lidia Bastianich prefers to use olives that aren’t pitted. Hear why.

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Lidia on Bastianich Wines

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Lidia Bastianich’s family produces some wonderful wines. I fell in love with the Vespa Bianco…a Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay blend.

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Lidia on her favorite olive oil

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Twenty different regions in Italy produce olive oil and no two are the same. The best olive oil for salads is made in northern Italy.

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Lidia Bastianich is the BEST!

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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 […]

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Lidia Bastianich to cook in MY KITCHEN!

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Yes, Italian gourmand and TV personality Lidia Bastianich will be cooking with me in MY kitchen Sunday! We’ll shoot a segment for my website that will be aired in the near future…. I just got off the phone with her publicist. We are still working on what recipes she’ll prepare. I’ll keep you posted.

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