Wine of the Month-January As most of you know, I love picking out wines that aren’t usually on people’s radar, and are affordable, yet tasty, and pair with food well. Well this is one that...
Tsubaki is our new favorite restaurant presently, and it’s a just a hop skip and short drive from Home Somm HQ. It is a classic Japanese Isakaya in the heart of Echo Park. A real hidden gem just...
This is a lovely dish for a cold winter night. I use my large cast iron skillet, but any large baking dish will work. Something with tall sides. -Start with 2 pounds of Chicken Thighs. If you have the...
A lot of people have heard of, or seen a Madeira wine on the dessert list at many restaurants, but what do you really know about it? Well it’s a harsh volcanic island that is over 900 Km from Africa and...
There’s been an explosion in the popularity of Japanese Whisky the past few years, especially here in Los Angeles. You can find a bottle at nearly every restaurant and bar now, and allocations are getting...
The Misunderstood Sparkling Wine When most people think about Cava, they think about some cheap sparkling swill they see at most grocery stores. But when you look deeper into it, and what producers are...