(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) In my pursuit of expanding (and perfecting) my repertoire of la cucina Italiana…there is one dish I have always...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Mythology tells us that Cupid was the son of Mercury, messenger of the Gods, and Venus, the goddess of love....

(Photo: Carlos’ Food & Wine) Food, wine and events too! Hello friends! Did you know that there’s more to Carlos’ Food & Wine than...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) As we head into the season’s cold weather, you can never beat a grilled dinner served with a fresh, crisp...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) My early memories of discovering (and loving) Lebanese cuisine were in my early years living in Venezuela. It...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) It had been a while since I grilled seafood and was recently craving something different but with ample flavor....

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) In all my years of cooking, I cannot believe I have never made spaghetti aglio e olio, a traditional Italian...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Living in Miami has its many advantages, the weather is one of them and to me, there’s nothing more relaxing...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) I wasn’t sure if it was divine inspiration or just plain hunger cravings but seafood was definitely on the...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Holiday traditions are always special. It is an opportunity to slow down among the bustle and hustle and...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) “Eat more veggies! Eat more fruit! Okay, Okay…I will!” Sounds familiar? I am sure that for many, just like for...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) The autumn season is not only for red wines, there are some amazing whites that refresh even on breezy...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) The first time I ever heard of Cabernet Franc wine was many years ago when I read an article in one of those...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Now that autumn is here, it’s the perfect time to continue my in-depth exploration of vineyards and wineries...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Don‘t you have those days where you are too tired to cook an elaborate dinner, yet you want a savory meal with...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) There is nothing quite charming as enjoying a an outdoor grilled meal with a superb wine amongst loved ones...

Dear foodies and wine lovers, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Do you know what you’ll be making? What type of wine(s) you‘ll be...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Autumn is here and there is nothing more delightful than to pair dishes and wines that meld with the seasonal...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) I recently had one of those evenings where I did not have any company over for dinner and I was craving...

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Creole is a style of cooking originating in Louisiana, United States with blends of French cuisine creole),...