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If Los Angeles had an official food, it would undoubtedly be the taco, and to feed LA's incessant need for 24/7 snack-sized meat-filled tortillas, there are seemingly thousands of mobile taco delivery vehicles (aka "taco trucks") across the megalopolis, each with its own interpretation of the classic dish...

Have you ever wondered how to cut an avocado? Watch this tips and techniques video to find out how to best cut an avocado so you can begin work on your favorite recipe. Enjoy!

In a previous episode, we discussed how long is too long for storing a bottle. Now we d like to play our own devil s advocate and discuss how Short is Too Short. A lot of wine lovers will use expert opinions to guide just how long they store a bottle before they open it. Unfortunately, the expert s taste may not match their own. You may find yourself opening a bottle too soon based on someone else s instinct. Host Brian Freedman explains the parameters in which you can open a bottle, and how not to commit a panic open.Todays bottle is a Chateau Leoville Barton 1995 (Bordeaux). To find your favorite bottle of wine please viisit us at www.ClassicWines.com.

Brian Freedman continues his investigation of good cellaring techniques. In this episode, Brian discusses the time element in storing wine. The tricky thing about storing wine for periods of time is that every bottle behaves differently. Depending on the level of tannins and their dominance in the wine itself, every bottle should get different treatment. As if that weren t enough, personal taste plays a role in cellaring time, depending on how tannic you prefer your wine. Time management can seem a little overwhelming, but is actually one of the most fun aspects of wine collecting. Used in today s episode is the Domaine Jamet 2001 Cote-Rotie. To watch additional wine videos please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.

Corks screw tops glass stoppers the world of wine enclosures is much more diverse than it used to be! Years ago, your choices were essentially limited to one cork. But as technology grows, more consistent means of enclosure have developed. Of course, with change comes reaction in the form of complaints about a lessening of breathability that corks natural contain. Host Brian Freedman examines the most popular kinds of enclosures available today and let s you be judge.To learn more about wine please go to www.classicwines.com/wine-videos.

Recipe: Omelet with Cheese serves 1 2 eggs 1 pinch of salt 2 tablespoons of water 1 teaspoon of oil 1/3 cup of cheese - shredded1 tablespoon of chives - minced Blend together eggs, water and salt. Add oil to a 6 inch sloped sided non-stick fry pan. Heat oil, on medium for one minute; add egg mixture and cook. As the eggs begin to set, with a spatula, lift the edges and let the raw mixture run to the bottom of the pan.When the top is no longer runny, but still moist, sprinkle the cheese on of the omeletWith a spatula, flip the omelet in half. The cheese will take about 20 seconds to melt.Slide the omelet onto your plate.Garnish with chives and black pepper.

Learn how to cut onions with Tips and Techniques at startcooking.com. Chop, dice, and mince while watching this video and then start working on your favorite recipe. Enjoy!

Learn how to cut onions with Tips and Techniques at startcooking.com. Chop, dice, and mince while watching this video and then start working on your favorite recipe. Enjoy!

Recipe: Grilled Cheese Sandwich (video) serves 1 2 slices of bread 2 slices of cheese 1 tablespoon of butter - softened Spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Lay one slice of bread, butter side down, in a non-stick frying pan. Put two slices of cheese on the bread. Now cover it with the other slice of bread with the buttered side up.Turn the stove on medium heat and place the pan on the stove.After about 2-3 minutes it should be ready to flip.The second side will take a lot less time to turn golden brown because the pan is already heated up.Slice the grilled cheese on a cutting board with one swift downward motion slice through the sandwich.

www.ClassicWines.comHave you ever wondered about the bubbles in Champagne? How about how to open the bottle, or how about that famous party trick of opening the Champagne bottle with a saber? Join The Classic Wines Minute as we answer these questions and more. Veuve Clicquot has allowed us to sample their wine and discuss Veuve Clicquot Champagne with Charles Curtis, director of wine and spirits education for Moet Hennessey.To find your own bubbly to enjoy please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com for a wide selection of wine from around the world.