One of the joys of being a journalist is meeting the incredible people whose stories are an inspiration to tell. I’m on Cloud 9 right now after an unexpected encounter with one of those folks this weekend…
Goodtaste with Tanji
Holiday Party Planning on a Budget!
Hosting a holiday shindig of your own is no small task. Especially if it’s your first time to take the reins! Knowing just how much to buy can be as valuable as the food and drinks you’re providing…
Champagne Savings on SA Living!
Up for a little Champagne 101? A good bottle of true champagne (produced within the Champagne region of France) usually retails for ‘$50+, but there are some steals out there in time for the holidays. Let’s pop the cork and get to tasting already!
Holiday Girls’ Night Out at Éilan Hotel & Spa!
Goodtaste with Tanji’s Holiday GNO is Thursday, November 12, 6-9 PM, at the Éilan Hotel & Spa! We’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Chef Stephan Pyles of Sustenio, in addition to fabulous shopping from local artisans and plenty of wine to go around…
Fashion Week SA’s “Out of the Rabbit Hole” Event!
We’re all in for giving local area San Antonio families and their children a Christmas to remember! Please join Goodtaste for an Alice in Wonderland Fashion Experience benefiting Family Service Association – a featured event during Fashion Week San Antonio 2015.
Goodtaste’s Elevated Wine Tasting at Éilan!
If you love tasting fine wines, put my special event at the Éilan Hotel & Spa on your calendar! Reserve your spot now … we’ll taste some 91+ rated wines and enjoy some great pairings from star chef Stephan Pyles’ recipes at Sustenio. Our raffle benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Did I mention the FREE valet?
Girls’ Night Out at The Veranda!
Hi everyone! Another Girls’ Night Out has finally arrived! Tonight we’re in the Alamo City at a brand new, beautiful event venue called The Veranda, located off of Lockhill Selma in the heart of Castle Hills. In fact, we’ll be some of the first guests they’ll host. GNO commences at 6:00 PM sharp!
Decorate Your Wine Glasses on Live Well Network
Have you accrued a collection of wine glasses over the years? If they’re collecting dust, it’s time to clean them off. Wine connoisseur Tanji Patton of Goodtaste.tv has five cool ways to ‘wow’ your wine glasses.
Off the Beaten Path…to Pondicheri
Sometimes your best made plans don’t always work out, and that can be a really good thing. It happened this past weekend when we headed to West Ave., the new mega development at Kirby and Westheimer.
Haven’s Heavenly Texas Strawberry Salad
Haven is a little piece of heaven in Houston. The food is delicious which should come as no surprise. Chef and owner/partner Randy Evans was previously the chef at Brennan’s. Haven’s patio is truly one of the prettiest I’ve seen. Chef Evans sources local ingredients for his creative fare. This Texas strawberry salad is an example of fresh at its best.
Make Your Own Wine
How about an Italian Barolo for under $20 or a California pinot noir for $15? Sounds like a deal, and it is! Make just about any wine you want at a place called Water2Wine on US 281 and Thousand Oaks (by Big Lots). The grape juice they use to make the wine is grown in […]