Author: Tracey

Wine Review: Quixote Winery, Panza 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted by Tracey | Sep 3, 2024 | Featured, The Wine List, Tracey on Wine, Wine Reviews |

A wine review in which I ask my sister Toni to spill the tea (or rather, the wine) on the Quixote...

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Fab Dish Friday: Spanish Branzino at RPM Seafood, River North

Posted by Tracey | Aug 30, 2024 | Fab Dish Friday, Restaurant Talk |

Discover the Dish of the Week! Fab Dish Friday: spanish branzino at rpm seafood, River North Join...

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Strange Superstitions: Shoes on the Table

Posted by Tracey | Aug 26, 2024 | Shoesday Tuesday |

I recently witnessed a friend casually plopping their shoes on my table. Naturally, I reacted like...

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Fab Dish Friday: Jamon and Cheese Croquettes at Seville, Chicago

Posted by Tracey | Aug 22, 2024 | Fab Dish Friday, Restaurant Talk |

Discover the Dish of the Week! Fab Dish Friday: Jamon and Cheese Croquettes at Seville, Chicago...

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A Prohibition Story of ‘Black Chickens’

Posted by Tracey | Aug 21, 2024 | Featured, Story Time, Tracey on Wine, Wine Wednesday, Wine Wednesday Fun |

During my recent visit to Napa Valley, I got to chatting with a friendly local, showing off my...

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📚🔪 Book Review: Butcher and Blackbird by Bry

📚🔪 Book Review: Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
aka: Confessions of a Traumatized Reader
I saw the warning. I ignored it. I regret everything. I also couldn’t stop reading.
Two rival serial killers fall in love over an annual murder competition. Yes, you read that right. It’s Dexter meets Dexter, with accidental cannibalism, graphic everything, and flirtation that feels like foreplay at a crime scene.
Is it messed up? Absolutely. Did I blush and cringe? Yes. Did I keep going? Also yes. Will I read the next book? …probably with the curtains closed.
💀 Dark comedy
💔 Twisted romance
😳 50 Shades looks like a fairytale
🥴 My brain is still recovering
🍷 Wine Pairing: Petite Sirah
Bold. Inky. Slightly dangerous.
Just like this book.
Sip cautiously and maybe hide the bottle from judgmental neighbors.
#BookReview #butcherandblackbird #DarkRomance #SerialKillerLoveStory #WineAndBooks #PetiteSirah #ReadAtYourOwnRisk #IGBookReview #ConfessionsOfAReader

Recipe: 🚨 Pasta Warning ⛔️ What started as

Recipe: 🚨 Pasta Warning ⛔️ What started as an innocent lunch at Eataly quickly turned into a full-blown culinary adventure (read: pasta shopping spree). I walked out with fresh spinach tagliatelle, a bottle of Vespa Bianco, and a dream. Fast forward to Saturday night and voilà: Tagliatelle with Prosciutto and Snap Peas—aka creamy, lemony, mascarpone-laced magic. Not entirely healthy, but very entirely worth it. Click on the link in the bio or lifefoodwine.com for the recipe, stay for the wine, and remember: you can’t spell “Eataly” without “eat.”
#PastaNight #HomeCookedMagic #CarbsAndConfidence #TagliatelleTales #EatalyEnabler #ConfessionsOfAWineLover #MascarponeMoments @eatalychicago

🍷 Confessions of a Wine Lover is LIVE! 🍷 Eve

🍷 Confessions of a Wine Lover is LIVE! 🍷
Ever tried to open a screwcap with a corkscrew? Or paired fish sticks with Premier Cru Chablis? 🙈 This 5-part series is all about those hilarious (and sometimes cringe-worthy) wine moments.
If you’ve ever butchered the pronunciation of Gewürztraminer, this is for you! 😂
Check out the full confessions and laugh (or cringe) with me. 🎉Episode 1 on lifefoodwine.com or by clicking on the link in the bio
#WineLoverConfessions #WineHumor #WineLife #WineWithASideOfLaughs

So thrilled to be mentioned in the @styringvineyar

So thrilled to be mentioned in the @styringvineyards club members newsletter 🍷❤️

Retail therapy? ✔️ Classic rom-com? ✔️ A

Retail therapy? ✔️
Classic rom-com? ✔️
A glass (or two) of my go-to Chardonnay? ✔️✔️
Louis Jadot Macon-Villages Chardonnay 2023 is the $15 French kiss your wine fridge didn’t know it needed. Crisp, citrusy, no butter drama—just pure everyday fabulous.
🎬 Currently pairing with The Wedding Date and goat cheese. Because I’m classy like that. #ChardonnayCheers #Winereview #JadotAndChill @louisjadot full review on lifefoodwine.com or by clicking on the link in the bio

An evening walk through #milleniumpark #chicagobyn

An evening walk through #milleniumpark #chicagobynight

WIne Wednesday - This week on the blog: “Choosin

WIne Wednesday - This week on the blog: “Choosing Wine by the Label: A Sommelier’s Nightmare, My Personal Strategy”—where I break down the high-stakes game of judging a bottle by its cover. Spoiler: Fancy cursive lies, animal mascots are a gamble, and if a wine is called Bitch Grenache, you have to buy it.
🍷 What’s the best (or worst) wine you’ve chosen based purely on the label? Drop your stories in the comments!
#WineWednesday #JudgingBooksAndBottles #SommelierWouldNotApprove #WineLabelsMatter
Read more on lifefoodwine.com or clicking the link in the bio

Recipe: 🐟 Goat Cheese Stuffed Salmon + The Perf

Recipe: 🐟 Goat Cheese Stuffed Salmon + The Perfect Wine Pairing 🍷Salmon is basically a weekly ritual in my kitchen, but this time, I gave it a little glow-up—stuffed with creamy goat cheese and topped with a sweet-spicy Dijon glaze. Fancy? A little. Easy? Absolutely. Delicious? Let’s just say I may never make salmon without goat cheese again.

And because no great meal is complete without wine, I paired it with a Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay—a crisp, citrusy white that plays beautifully with the richness of the salmon. 🥂 Recipe in lifefoodwine.com For #easydinners #winepairings #homecheflife #goatcheeserecipes

#winewednesdays 🍷 Sulfites & Hangovers: Who’s

#winewednesdays 🍷 Sulfites & Hangovers: Who’s the Real Villain? 🤔

Blaming sulfites for that next-day misery? Not so fast! While they can be an issue for some, the real culprits are:
🍷 Dehydration – Wine is fun. Water is responsible.
🍷 Lack of Sleep – That wine-induced slumber isn’t as restful as you think.
🍷 Histamines & Tannins – Sneaky troublemakers in every sip.

Want to wine smarter (and suffer less)?
✅ Hydrate. A lot.
✅ Eat something (more than just cheese).
✅ Choose low-sulfite wines if needed.

Sulfites aren’t the villain—hangovers are a team effort. Plan accordingly! 🍷✨ #WineFacts #DrinkSmart #Sulfites #WineLover check out full review on lifefoodwine.com

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