Naturally Curious
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!
Photo by Carlos Sarmiento This dish is named after my mother, Aida. One evening, she wanted me to make something that was relatively...
Photo courtesy of Novatore Cucina e Bar Finding culinary inspiration is a journey—one where each experience, whether at restaurants,...
Photo by: Carlos Sarmiento Let‘s get cooking! Menu: Carlos’ Italian burger on ciabatta with ground mustard, sharp provolone, spiced...
Photo by Carlos Sarmiento In my search for great red blends, I was pleasantly surprised by St. Supery’s Bordeaux-inspired Napa Valley...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Steak Diane: A Retro Classic with a London Twist Steak Diane, a dish that exudes elegance and indulgence, has...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) In my journey of exploring food, wine, and the stories they tell, I recently discovered a connection with...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) The best challenge a cook can have is creating with what is a available. I recently found myself with very...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Carlos’ Food & Wine mission has always been to “give your kitchen a chance” and allow you to cook amazing...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) About a year ago, I took a trip to Disney world with my daughter and my mother, a fun little weekend getaway....
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) One of my favorite Italian varietals is the distinctive Valpolicella wine. This lovely wine hails from the...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) My fiends at DAOU Vineyards had given me the opportunity to feature a rare varietal of theirs, the classic...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Carlos’ Food & Wine is proud to announce a fantastic new partnership with Pardela Wines! (Image courtesy of...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Ever since launching Carlos’ Food & Wine, I’ve been blessed with so many unique opportunities to partner and...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Ever had that yearning of opening that nice bottle of bubbly and drink it with something sweet to eat? I hear...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) It’s always fun to take a dish that you’ve had (and loved) and find new ways to give it your own spin, your...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) DAOU Vineyards Since the inception of Carlos’ Food & Wine, DAOU Vineyards has been at the forefront of not...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Many I am sure have heard of chicken cacciatore (hunter style chicken), an Italian-inspired hearty and...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Many years ago, when I was in college and was an aspiring screenwriter, I was doing heavy research on Marco...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Over the years I've grown quite fond of my cast iron pan, truly a must have for any foodie-cook. You can...
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Sometimes I find myself looking for an excuse to open a nice bottle of wine but without spending too much...
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