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Vinho Verde
There is almost no other wine that just screams SUMMERTIME as Vinho Verde! It is a lovely light white wine that comes from Portugal. It is just delicious on it’s own, as an apertivo, or with nice light tapas dishes! So what and where is Vinho Verde you ask? Well it’s not only a...
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Summer Crab Salad
Here is a nice light summer recipe for anyone and everyone who loves fresh Crab. And I can not stress enough how easy it is now to find fresh crab at your local farmers market or fish monger. And everyone knows where they are where you live? Correct? Because if not, you better start...
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Wine of the Month – January
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 hits all those key words. Bobal is a lesser known grape grown outside of Valencia, Spain....
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Tsubaki – Authentic Japanese Cuisine
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 across the street from Dodger Stadium. Fantastic classic Japanese cooking with incredibly...
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Roasted Chicken Thighs
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 time, get them the day before and marinate them in buttermilk overnight. -Pick up any winter...
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Madeira Wine
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 1,000 Km away from Portugal, the country that settled the island when it was […]