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For years, I have served as a helpful role to those seeking inspiration, help, or advice. In 2020, I finally decided to own that role and be intentional about it. I started writing about my passions, my thoughts, and curious wonderings about our society.
I founded Carlos’ Food & Wine with a mission to give others a taste of what goes on in my mind, what inspires me and to share in the flavors we find in our cultures.
Let’s get cooking! Cheers!

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Carlos Sarmiento

Jun 8, 20222 min read

Sicilian Calamarata pasta with Pomodoro-Basilico sauce and 2019 Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Theres truly nothing better than making your own homemade sauce, for whatever dish and the fresher the...

Carlos Sarmiento

Jun 1, 20224 min read

Pan-Seared flap steak with pesto, spinach and prosciutto & 2017 Villa Matilde Aglianico Campania

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Returning to my love of la cucina rustica Italiana (rustic Italian cuisine), where few, fresh ingredients...

Carlos Sarmiento

May 27, 20223 min read

Mahi Mahi with Chili-Lime butter sauce and 2021 Domaine J. de Villebois Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Not too long ago I was lucky to have won a wine gove contest in Instagram. Little did I know that I woud...

Carlos Sarmiento

May 18, 20224 min read

Capicola-Prosciutto-Herbed Ricotta Pizzettes and 2019 Cipressi Barbera Nizza DOCG

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) My wine collaborators at Kobrand Wine & Spirits have given me a tremendous opportunity this year to further...

Carlos Sarmiento

May 12, 20224 min read

Skirt steak with Paprika butter, chorizo & Cannellini bean salad and 2019 Rebellious Red Blend wine

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Never have I identified with any wine (yet) than with the Rebellious red blend wine from California. Why do I...

Carlos Sarmiento

May 4, 20225 min read

Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken & Saffron Rice with fried onions and 2020 Pighin Pinot Grigio Collio

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) One of the wines that I often have the most difficult time in pairing, let alone finding a good quality type is...

Carlos Sarmiento

Apr 27, 20224 min read

Shrimp & Grits with Gruyère cheese, bacon and mushrooms featuring 2019 Daou Reserve Chardonnay

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) One of my favorite places in the United States is Charleston, South Carolina. A charming city, rich in history...

Carlos Sarmiento

Apr 20, 20225 min read

Spanish meatballs & potatoes paired with Cindus Toro & Señorío Del Sotillo Crianza Rivera del Duero

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) A taste of Spain…perfect for your next dinner party, featuring albóndigas (meatballs) cooked in a spicy...

Carlos Sarmiento

Apr 13, 20223 min read

Swordfish with basil-olive oil sauce and sautéed green beans & 2020 Bollini Barricato Chardonnay DOC

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Returning to simple yet savory cuisine, I am happy to share with you all a highly healthy and quick to do...

Carlos Sarmiento

Apr 6, 20228 min read

Mexican wines featuring sparkling wine risotto & grilled hanger steak with mushroom-red wine sauce.

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) For quite some time I have been interested in learning more about new world wines, including wines from Mexico....

Carlos Sarmiento

Mar 30, 20226 min read

Carlos’ short ribs ragu with asparagus risotto & 2015 Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) One of the many Italian dishes I have been looking forward to making has always been short ribs ragu. Ragu is...

Carlos Sarmiento

Mar 23, 20224 min read

Iberian Cod with golden potatoes, lemon-zested asparagus & 2016 Cabeca de Toiro Reserva wine

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Whether it comes from Portugal or Spain, it’s undeniable that Iberian cuisine boasts a myriad of the world‘s...

Carlos Sarmiento

Mar 21, 20222 min read

Spanish Sherry & Italian charcuterie…a Mediterranean match made in heaven.

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) So, it’s one of those late nights and you just don’t want to cook, don’t feel like opening a bottle of wine (as...

Carlos Sarmiento

Mar 16, 20223 min read

Linguine with mussels in a white wine-chili cream sauce and 2019 Domaine de la Riviere Chardonnay

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Fusion cuisine doesn’t get any better than combining the best of France with Italy. Melding seafood with white...

Carlos Sarmiento

Mar 9, 20223 min read

Parsley-sage grilled pork loin with creamy Grana Padano potatoes & 2019 Montes Alpha Chardonnay

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) You might have seen in previous postings a couple of food & wine pairings featuring wonderful Montes wines from...

Carlos Sarmiento

Feb 28, 20224 min read

Sicilian-style hanger steak with, pan-roasted garlic-rosemary potatoes & 2019 Insoglio del Cinghiale

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Being literally, a true meat and potatoes kind of guy, I always love trying out new ways of using these two...

Carlos Sarmiento

Feb 25, 20223 min read

Parmesan-Pecorino Steak Flatbread & 2019 Daou Bodyguard Red Blend Wine

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) For those evenings when you want something quick yet flavorful and satisfying, flatbreads are just the thing....

Carlos Sarmiento

Feb 21, 20223 min read

Mafaldine pasta with mushrooms, pecorino & toasted sage and 2019 Daou Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) You can tell by now that I love pasta. I have posted many types of pasta recipes but the one thing I keep...

Carlos Sarmiento

Feb 17, 20224 min read

Spaghetti alla Carbonara & 2018 Tenuta Di Nozzole - Chianti Classico - Riserva DOCG

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

Carlos Sarmiento

Feb 13, 20226 min read

A special Valentine’s Day culinary treat form Carlos’ Food & Wine and Domaine de la Riviere

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

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Sicilian Calamarata pasta with Pomodoro-Basilico sauce and 2019 Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon

Pan-Seared flap steak with pesto, spinach and prosciutto & 2017 Villa Matilde Aglianico Campania

Mahi Mahi with Chili-Lime butter sauce and 2021 Domaine J. de Villebois Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

Capicola-Prosciutto-Herbed Ricotta Pizzettes and 2019 Cipressi Barbera Nizza DOCG

Skirt steak with Paprika butter, chorizo & Cannellini bean salad and 2019 Rebellious Red Blend wine

Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken & Saffron Rice with fried onions and 2020 Pighin Pinot Grigio Collio

Shrimp & Grits with Gruyère cheese, bacon and mushrooms featuring 2019 Daou Reserve Chardonnay

Spanish meatballs & potatoes paired with Cindus Toro & Señorío Del Sotillo Crianza Rivera del Duero

Swordfish with basil-olive oil sauce and sautéed green beans & 2020 Bollini Barricato Chardonnay DOC

Mexican wines featuring sparkling wine risotto & grilled hanger steak with mushroom-red wine sauce.

Carlos’ short ribs ragu with asparagus risotto & 2015 Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino

Iberian Cod with golden potatoes, lemon-zested asparagus & 2016 Cabeca de Toiro Reserva wine

Spanish Sherry & Italian charcuterie…a Mediterranean match made in heaven.

Linguine with mussels in a white wine-chili cream sauce and 2019 Domaine de la Riviere Chardonnay

Parsley-sage grilled pork loin with creamy Grana Padano potatoes & 2019 Montes Alpha Chardonnay

Sicilian-style hanger steak with, pan-roasted garlic-rosemary potatoes & 2019 Insoglio del Cinghiale

Parmesan-Pecorino Steak Flatbread & 2019 Daou Bodyguard Red Blend Wine

Mafaldine pasta with mushrooms, pecorino & toasted sage and 2019 Daou Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Spaghetti alla Carbonara & 2018 Tenuta Di Nozzole - Chianti Classico - Riserva DOCG

A special Valentine’s Day culinary treat form Carlos’ Food & Wine and Domaine de la Riviere

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