Upcoming Dinners
Savor the Goods: Italian Al Fresco
Thursday, May 2 – 6 to 8 p.m.
The Barn on Willow Creek, 4801 E Willow Creek Dr, Amarillo, TX
At this installment of the Savor the Goods Dinner Series, guests can look forward to Italian charcuterie, cocktails, fellowship and for the first time at a Savor the Goods event, live music!
The menu for this evening has been curated by Panhandle PBS' very own General Manager, Julie Grimes. Julie was born in Texas, is a Texas Tech alum, and has an extensive background in the culinary world. After finishing culinary school, she lent her talents to Union Square Cafe in New York City, where she learned Italian cooking techniques. Before taking over as General Manager at Panhandle PBS, Julie was the Senior Food Editor for Southern Living and Cooking Light magazine and has a true passion for the culinary arts.
Savor the Goods: Global Street Food
Thursday, August 29 – 6 to 8 p.m.
Sad Monkey Hall, 9800 TX-217, Canyon, TX
Savor the Goods: Home-Cooked Comfort Food
Thursday, October 24 – 6 to 8 p.m.
Location TBD
Join Panhandle PBS for home-cooked comfort food from Chef Jessica Higgins of Girasol Cafe.
Past Dinners
Savor the Goods: A Taste of India
Thursday, February 29 – 6 to 8 p.m.
Amarillo Area Foundation, 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, TX
Join Panhandle PBS for a "Taste of India" from Chef Daniel Bhaskaran Raju of Madras Kitchen during the first Savor the Goods dinner of the year.
Guests can look forward to a thoughtfully curated menu of assorted Indian breads and chutney, butter chicken, vegetable korma, mango lassies and more, as well as delectable cocktail pairings and Hors d'oeuvres.
Local Chefs
Tyler Frazer
Tyler Frazer knows barbeque. It's one of the reasons his restaurant, Tyler's Barbeque, is so well known and loved in the Texas Panhandle – and beyond. In this interview, Tyler talks about why he loves barbeque, where that passion started, and even where he gets the meat he cooks every day.
Jessica Higgins
Chef Jessica Higgins talks about how life changed for her after having a heart attack right before the opening of Girasol Cafe and Bakery, and how she got started in the food industry.
Joe Mendez and Steve Bautista
Chefs Joe Mendez and Steve Bautista discuss how they found their passion for cooking, and some of the unique approaches they take to creating dishes.
Mothers and Daughters
Local chefs Laura Yarber, Jessica Higgins, Laura Maner, Rhonda Obenhaus and their mothers talk about family traditions involving food – both preparing it and eating it.
Laura Yarber
Chef Laura Yarber explains how her upbringing led to her career as a chef, and the inspiration behind her Crave Factory.
Sam Blackburn
Executive Chef Sam Blackburn of Northwest Texas Healthcare System/Sodexo discusses the process behind running a hospital kitchen that serves hundreds of patients, doctors, employees and visitors every day.
Rory Schepisi
Chef and owner/operator of the Drunken Oyster Rory Schepisi talks about her journey to becoming a chef, as well as what brought her to the Texas Panhandle and the things that made her stay. Steve and Ginger Olson of Olson’s Land and Cattle tell the story of how they met, and explain the things they love about farming and ranching.
Rocky Dunnam
Executive Chef Rocky Dunnam explains what “farm-to-table” really means, and the importance of that concept in the Texas Panhandle.
Tanner Burnam
Chef Tanner Burnam of Northwest Texas Healthcare System/Sodexo walks us through the process of curing egg yolks.
Local Producers
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson of McC Farms discusses some of the details of farm life, and the perks of having an endless supply of farm-fresh eggs.
Adam Lehn
Adam Lehn, a local beekeeper, discusses the habits of bees, how he got into beekeeping, and ways others can help the bees from home.
Andy Timmons
Andy Timmons of Texas Wine Company explains some of the processes behind growing grapes, and making and selling wine in Texas.
Alan Birkenfeld
Alan Birkenfeld of Paidome Meats talks about what brought him back to Nazareth after earning his degree, how he got into raising cattle, and how he raises them differently than a traditional feed lot.
Steve Foster
Local farmer Steve Foster describes the path that led him to becoming a farmer, and some of the ups and downs of farming in the Texas Panhandle.
How-To
Rich Fleetwood
Rich Fleetwood of Reed Beverage explains how to make a “Vod Sod,” a classic vodka soda with a twist, and offers some general cocktail-crafting tips.
Spadini
Chefs Sam Blackburn, Rory Schepisi and Alberto Vargas explore the history of the dish “spadini,” traditional ingredients, and how they’re going to put their own spin on things.
Pumpkin Mousse Cake | Tanner Burnham
Learn to make pumpkin mousse cake with chef Tanner Burnham for Savor the Goods at Home for the Holidays.
Honey Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts | Sam Blackburn
Learn to make honey soy glazed Brussels sprouts with chef Sam Blackburn for Savor the Goods at Home for the Holidays.
Mushroom Wellington | Ruthie Landelius
Learn to make mushroom wellington with chef Ruthie Landelius for Savor the Goods at Home for the Holidays.
Prime Rib | Rhonda Obenhaus
Learn to make prime rib with chef Rhonda Obenhaus for Savor the Goods at Home for the Holidays.
Pfeffernusse Cheesecake | Jessica Higgins
Learn to make pfeffernusse cheesecake with chef Jessica Higgins for Savor the Goods at Home for the Holidays.
How to make Oaxacan beans
In this episode, Chef Ruthie teaches us how to make Oaxacan beans, a flavorful and versatile dish that fits right in with many popular recipes.
How to make vegan crab cakes
This week, Chef Ruthie shows us how to make vegan crab cakes with remoulade sauce.
A colorful take on salad
In this episode, we learn how to make Chef Ruthie’s bountiful salad along with homemade croutons and a balsamic vinegar and za’atar dressing.
How to make chickpea tuna salad
This week, Chef Ruthie teaches us how to make tuna salad minus the tuna. Follow along and learn how to make her chickpea tuna salad, and a special peach relish!
How to make tofu lasagna rolls
In this episode, Chef Ruthie walks us through a dish that’s a bit more complicated: tofu lasagna rolls.
How to make Vietnamese summer rolls
This week, Chef Ruthie teaches us how to make the perfect warm-weather dish: Vietnamese summer rolls with homemade peanut sauce.
