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Tanji Patton

@tanjipatton

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Emmy award winning journalist 📖🎥 Texas explorer & founder of @goodtastetv. Food, wine and travels around the 🌎.🥂in hand ,of course. Tag #goodtastetv

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Celebrating a beautiful friend today. A reminder to ‘look up.’ 😀👆🏻♥️🙏🏼 by @tanjipatton

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There’s something to be said for never giving up, and the beautiful stories behind H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best prove it!

I’ve had the honor of judging this competition for four or five of its 12 years, and the contestants never cease to inspire me.

At this week’s finals competition, Marcus and Creda Perryman tied for third place with their fantastic Uncle Marc’s rubs. The rubs are wonderful (I’d buy them in a heartbeat!), but it was Marcus’s story of fighting back that really got me.

After losing his job and a bitter breakup, Marcus says he spent a year living in his car, taking showers in a gym. Eventually, he landed a job at Starbucks. He shared what it was like when former coworkers came in for coffee. He could have hidden in the back or ducked into the restroom, but he didn’t. He served them.

That took guts. And a big gulp of humility.

Hats off to Marcus, his beautiful wife, Creda, and all the talented, hardworking dreamers who took home this year’s coveted prizes.

And BTW, @HEB awarded every finalist $5,000! How wonderful is that?

We’re pretty blessed here in Texas to be able to say I love “My H-E-B!”

Meet all of this year's winners at the link in bio.
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#texas #heb #myheb #questfortexasbest by @tanjipatton

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8 days ago

Thank you, @MaxLucado, for sharing your insights, wisdom and oh-so-precious gift of time. Your new book Unbreakable Courage spoke loudly to me. I look forward to sharing our discussion soon on Goodtaste for the Soul. by @tanjipatton

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9 days ago

Receiving a cancer diagnosis and going down that road of healing is full of ups and downs. Today, Tanji shares where things stand, what’s ahead, and what God is teaching her in the waiting.

Isaiah 40:28-31 by @tanjipatton

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12 days ago

So grateful to be back at work. This week with some of my best friends and best BBQ at @blacksbbq in New Braunfels. Their location in NB is what used to be The Crystal Chandelier Ballroom where a very young guy named George Strait used to play 😀💃 More details soon 😉 by @tanjipatton

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14 days ago

The same coffee maker I rely on for my daily quiet moment can also whip up a decadent dessert. My first one lasted 10 years, so it's earned its spot on my counter. Not sponsored, just something I love and had to share! Watch the full episode at the link in bio.
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#coffeemaker #coffeelover #goodtastewithtanji #dessert by @tanjipatton

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19 days ago

The walk and the wait — we’re never alone in either. I was reminded of that this week from my talented artist friend Bill Nichols, author of the beautiful new book Parables in Pencil.

As I told you all recently, I’m in a waiting mode right now — waiting for healing and waiting and hoping to hear some encouraging words from my surgeon when I see him Monday.

So yes, I'm waiting but I’m also walking — getting back to work, moving forward and earnestly seeking God’s will. I am praying for wisdom and strength and frankly, I’m trying to understand the ever present tears that keep popping up. They aren’t sad tears, in fact, they often start flowing when I least expect.

Today, it happened in a grocery line at Central Market.

I had made a special trip to pick up all kinds of organic produce so I could keep going with my new “juicing” program that a dear friend from church suggested I try. So, I’m standing there unloading colorful beets, carrots and all sorts of things when a woman in front of me with earnest eyes stops what she’s doing and says, “I’ve been following your story.”

She introduced herself as Jessica and told me she is also being treated at MD Anderson. She has a form of leukemia.

And then she told me something I never expected to hear.

She said that after nearly six years (if I heard her correctly), she finally found the courage this week to tell her son about her cancer. She had kept it a closely guarded secret. He was young when she was diagnosed, and after everything they had gone through with the pandemic, she didn’t want to put anything else on him.

Then she said, “Your sharing your story gave me the courage to tell my son.”

Wow. That’s when the tears started!

I actually thought twice about sharing this, because even though Jessica thanked me, it wasn’t me--It was God, working in his mysterious wonderful ways to heal us, to unburden us. He loves us so much! Her sharing that story encouraged me as I wait on this healing process. I am grateful to her and in awe of Him.

What are the odds that I would have gotten in the line right behind a woman with a story like that to share. (cont. in comments) by @tanjipatton

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20 days ago

In case you missed it, Tanji stopped by @HoustonLifeTV yesterday with a full pumpkin roundup! She brought pumpkin empanadas from @GoyaFoods, pie, croissants, and cake balls from @HouseofPiesTX and @PieInTheSkyPieCo, and a massive pumpkin cheesecake from @KennyandZiggys. Fall flavors were definitely served. Good luck choosing just one! Watch the segment at the link in bio.
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#pumpkinseason #fall #houston #htx #goodtastewithtanji by @tanjipatton

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24 days ago

During this period of waiting, I'm finding so much joy in the "little things." Mornings have become incredibly important to me, and part of my morning routine includes coffee.

In this week's podcast, I'm sharing my favorite coffee maker (not sponsored, just my honest pick), a simple way to give your cup of coffee a boost, and an easy dessert too.

Listen to the new episode at the link in bio.
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#coffeelover #morningroutine #joy #goodtasteforthesoul by @tanjipatton

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25 days ago

Did you catch Tanji's interview on San Antonio Living? She shared more about her cancer journey, the many Godwinks she's experienced along the way, and the outpouring of love she's received from this community. ❤️ 📷: @ilovesaliving by @tanjipatton

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What if the secret to a better life is learning to do... nothing?

Francesca Montillo, better known as The Lazy Italian, is living a little bit of the "Under the Tuscan Sun" dream. When I first met her, she was working on the project under the radar. After years of working, saving and planning in Boston, she finally made her dream of owning a home in Tuscany a reality.

And along the way, she discovered something Italians call "the sweetness of doing nothing." It's more than simply slowing down—it’s about savoring life, enjoying good food, lingering around the table, and making time for the things that matter.

Francesca takes us inside that Italian way of life through simple recipes, authentic food experiences and tours that offer a very personal look at the culture and traditions of Italy.

And wait until you hear about some of the regional specialties she introduces her travelers to - including grape cake and grape risotto!

Listen to the new podcast episode at the link in bio. 📷️: @lazyitalianculinaryadventures
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#travel #goodtasteforthesoul #italy #foodie #podcast by @tanjipatton

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Right before my first surgery, Mike and I attended an event for first responders that made a lasting impression on me. So much so that as soon as I was able, I reached out to the founder in hopes of interviewing the gentlemen who spoke so honestly and candidly about the mental health challenges that come with being a first responder and how difficult it can be to get help.

My first day back at work on our podcast was speaking with these folks. Hearing their stories brought back a lot of memories from my days as a reporter.

Back when I was a street reporter, I knew a lot of first responders. I’ll never forget an overnight ride-along with SAPD that included a domestic violence call—the raw emotions were tough to witness. And, of course, there were plenty of violent crime scenes. But even though we were physically there at the scene, it was the first responders who had to go in, get up close and deal with the aftermath.

It’s hard to comprehend what these men and women see, what they deal with, and what they protect the rest of us from.

After witnessing hundreds of horrific human events, it takes a toll. And often, these folks don’t reach out for help. Instead, many turn to alcohol or drugs to numb the pain.

The good news is that confidential, free counseling is available to first responders throughout the state of Texas. The wonderful faith-based organization providing this help is @hopeforheroestx

You can learn more about the organization and hear firsthand from first responders about what they experience and the challenges they face every day on our recent episode of Goodtaste for the Soul on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You should know they are very candid about their profession-- and the final straw that led them to get help.

If you or a family member is a first responder, I hope you'll take a few minutes to tune in. Link in bio. by @tanjipatton

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