Everywhere I go, I hear praises of all the great things San Antonio is doing in the food scene. It has become quite the culinary center. When you’re looking for something quick, fresh and easy in the Alamo City check out The Station Cafe located in the historic King William District and Southtown.
TV
Tailgating treats
You can view the video on the KPRC website.
Nutty uses for peanut butter
You can view the video at the KHOU website.
Houston’s Best Burgers
You can view the video on the KPRC website.
Special treats for Mom
You can view this video on the KPRC website.
Good TV, Good Wine and Good Food
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 […]
Lidia’s simple, delicious chocolate bread parfait
When Lidia’s recipe for this dish arrived in my inbox, my first thought was ‘chocolate and bread what?’…how could that be good!
Lidia on olives in Italy
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.
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 on her favorite olive oil
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.
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 […]
Lidia Bastianich to cook in MY KITCHEN!
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.
St. Peter, get ready for Miss Ninny
I was in Rome with a large group of viewers from my website when I got the call from home that ‘Miss Ninny’, Ann Tobin Rowland, had passed on. Tears followed, but in that moment I felt closer to her than I had in years. Miss Ninny was a devout Catholic – she loved her […]
Off the Beaten Path
Okay, this has nothing to do with food and wine, but it does have a lot to do with good taste in TV! Tonight, was the last night of Boston Legal on ABC. Talk about a LOSS of good taste for millions of TV viewers. I never thought about Boston Legal in terms of the […]
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 […]