Category: Blog

Some Fun Facts to Muse Over for the Thanksgiving Holiday

by Tracey | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Story Time | 0 |

After 26 years of living in the U.S., I proudly consider it my home. But at my core, I’m still...

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Happy Guy Fawkes Night: The Only Holiday Where We Burn Stuff on Purpose

by Tracey | Nov 2, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Story Time | 0 |

Guy Fawkes bonfire night Ah, November 5th in Britain—a day when we Brits celebrate an odd...

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The Presence

by Tracey | Oct 13, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Story Time | 0 |

Tonight marks my first shift manning the reception desk at this charming, albeit slightly shabby,...

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Book Review: You’d Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace

by Tracey | Oct 9, 2024 | Book Reviews, Featured, Thursday Thought | 0 |

You’d Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna WallaceDark humor, murder, and just enough sass to make you...

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A Hacker, Bunions, and Adriana – An Unexpected Journey

by Tracey | Sep 28, 2024 | Featured, Shoesday Tuesday, Story Time | 2 |

Gather ’round, dear readers, for a tale of cyber woe, red loafers, and a mysterious woman...

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Book Review: The Women by Kristin Hannah

by Tracey | Sep 25, 2024 | Book Reviews, Featured, Thursday Thought | 2 |

For our September book club pick, we dove into The Women by Kristin Hannah. This week, we gathered...

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My Top 5 Holiday Movies

by Tracey | Dec 9, 2024 | Featured, Featured Video, Movie Reviews, Restaurant Talk | 0 |

Now Playing My Top 5 Holiday Movies Back in 2020 you saw my Top 5 Christmas Movies. You’ve also...

My Top 5 Food Movies

by Tracey | Jun 27, 2024 | Featured Video, Movie Reviews, Restaurant Talk | 0 |
My Top 5 Wine Movies

by Tracey | Feb 20, 2024 | Featured Video, Movie Reviews, Tracey on Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine Wednesday, Wine Wednesday Fun | 2 |
Valentine’s Day

by Tracey | Feb 14, 2022 | Movie Reviews | 0 |
My Favorite holiday movie

by Tracey | Dec 1, 2021 | Movie Reviews | 0 |

Yippee Ki Yay (A Parody Celebration of Die Hard) and an Hilarious, Poetic Love Letter

by Tracey | Dec 15, 2024 | Featured, Play Reviews | 0 |

Last week, my friend, Deb and I ventured to Broadway in Chicago for a night of Yippee Ki Yay—a...

Teatro ZinZanni Chicago – Love, Chaos, and Dinner: A Review as Twisted as the Aerial Routines!

by Tracey | Aug 17, 2024 | Musical Reviews, Play Reviews, Weekend Download | 0 |
Bad Dates a Play by Theresa Rebeck – Huntington Theater, Boston

by Tracey | Jan 31, 2018 | Play Reviews, Shoesday Tuesday | 0 |
HUZZAH! Tavern Night at the Boston Tea Party

by Tracey | Apr 6, 2014 | Musical Reviews, Play Reviews, Restaurant Talk | 0 |
Hello Again… A Play by Michael John LaChiusa and Directed by Michael Bello

by Tracey | Mar 25, 2014 | Musical Reviews, Play Reviews | 0 |

Teatro ZinZanni Chicago – Love, Chaos, and Dinner: A Review as Twisted as the Aerial Routines!

by Tracey | Aug 17, 2024 | Musical Reviews, Play Reviews, Weekend Download | 0 |

So, my sister jetted over from the UK, and as per tradition, we embarked on our annual quest to...

Motown: The Musical

by Tracey | Feb 7, 2015 | Musical Reviews | 0 |
HUZZAH! Tavern Night at the Boston Tea Party

by Tracey | Apr 6, 2014 | Musical Reviews, Play Reviews, Restaurant Talk | 0 |
Hello Again… A Play by Michael John LaChiusa and Directed by Michael Bello

by Tracey | Mar 25, 2014 | Musical Reviews, Play Reviews | 0 |
Musical Review… Memphis the Musical at the Colonial Theater, Boston

by Tracey | Dec 20, 2012 | Musical Reviews | 0 |

Cocktails at the Igloo Bar at Lookout, The Envoy Hotel, Boston

by Tracey | Nov 25, 2018 | Cocktail Time, Hotel Reviews, Restaurant Talk | 0 |

Over the last few years The Envoy Hotel in Boston has been featured numerous times on my...

A Chef’s Table Tasting at the Westin, Copley Place, Boston

by Tracey | Jun 26, 2017 | Hotel Reviews, Restaurant Talk | 2 |
Dining in South Beach, Miami

by Tracey | May 28, 2017 | Fab Dish Friday, Hotel Reviews, Restaurant Talk, Travel, Weekend Download | 0 |
A Weekend in San Diego, CA

by Tracey | Jan 6, 2017 | Hotel Reviews, Restaurant Talk, Travel, Weekend Download | 0 |
A Tourist in Seattle

by Tracey | Oct 31, 2016 | Hotel Reviews, Restaurant Talk, Travel, Weekend Download | 0 |

Book Review: You’d Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace

by Tracey | Oct 9, 2024 | Book Reviews, Featured, Thursday Thought | 0 |

You’d Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna WallaceDark humor, murder, and just enough sass to make you...

Book Review: The Women by Kristin Hannah

by Tracey | Sep 25, 2024 | Book Reviews, Featured, Thursday Thought | 2 |
Book Review: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

by Tracey | Jul 23, 2024 | Book Reviews, Thursday Thought | 0 |
Book Review: The Thursday Murder Club Series by Richard Osman

by Tracey | Jul 5, 2024 | Book Reviews, Thursday Thought | 0 |
Book Review: The Midnight Library – a Novel by Matt Haig

by Tracey | Jul 14, 2021 | Book Reviews, Thursday Thought | 0 |

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#recipe Baked Cod with Chorizo Crumble - This dish

#recipe Baked Cod with Chorizo Crumble - This dish took me on a cooking journey where mild, flaky cod got a bold makeover with salty chorizo, sassy Parmesan, with roasted red bliss potatoes and briny green olives. I added some cherry tomatoes because, why not? A splash of color and cherry tomato sweetness never hurt anyone. Read more on lifefoodwine.com

#recipe Baked Cod with Chorizo Crumble - This dish

#recipe Baked Cod with Chorizo Crumble - This dish took me on a cooking journey where mild, flaky cod got a bold makeover with salty chorizo, sassy Parmesan, with roasted red bliss potatoes and briny green olives. I added some cherry tomatoes because, why not? A splash of color and cherry tomato sweetness never hurt anyone. Read more on lifefoodwine.com

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#winereview - @sequoiagrove Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Bench Reserve 2021. Sequoia Grove is like my Napa home base. I visit so often, they probably recognize my silhouette coming up the driveway. And who could resist? Their wines cover everything from a fun with friends, porch-worthy Rosé to Cabs made for hibernation-level nights on the sofa in chilly Chicago. Today’s focus: the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Bench Reserve. Read more on lifefoodwine.com

Yippee Ki Yay - The Parody Celebration of Die Hard

Yippee Ki Yay - The Parody Celebration of Die Hard / Going in, I knew the basics: it was a parody, it was Die Hard, and it was a one-man show of physical comedy. But what I didn’t know? Just how uproariously funny, cleverly heartfelt, and inventive this show would be. Brace yourself, because this isn’t your average parody—it’s Die Hard reimagined as poetry, blended with tender personal storytelling, and sprinkled with more hysterical accents than you’d find at an international improv convention. (Hans Gruber and Karl? Perfection!). Read more on lifefoodwine.com @ykylive @broadwayinchicago

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#winewednesday - Let’s Talk #Bubbles - Effervescent Party Starter. Ah, #Champagne. The ultimate combination of elegance, joy, and the excuse you didn’t know you needed to break out your fanciest glassware. As we float into the season of parties, I thought it was the perfect time to toast one of my favorite wines. From what is Champagne, to food pairings and trivia, it’s all on lifefoodwine.com

My Top 5 #holidaymovies -I thought I would have a

My Top 5 #holidaymovies -I thought I would have a bunch of new movies but no, I still landed on 4 out of my 2020 top picks. Goes to show I love my annual holiday movie watching. Still, here’s my curated list of top 5 festive films, complete with cocktail and wine pairings to keep you warm and merry. Check out full review and #winepairing #cocktailpairing on lifefoodwine.com #loveactually

#fabdishfriday - Pot of Mussels @thesmithrestauran

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#winewednesday - Sip, Savor and Geek Out. Back in

#winewednesday - Sip, Savor and Geek Out. Back in 2012 I reviewed the hottest #winegadgets . Well, it’s 2024 now, and the wine world has leveled up! Let’s dive into this year’s coolest wine gadgets, which also might double as a not-so-subtle gift guide for your wine-loving friends. And by “friends,” I mean me. Dear Santa, I’ve been extra nice this year. 🍷 check out lifefoodwine.com for full review #etowine #wineaerator #winecooler

#whatscooking - Chicken & Mushroom Stew with Dumpl

#whatscooking - Chicken & Mushroom Stew with Dumplings - This stew started as a slow-cooker gem from my “Fix It and Forget It” cookbook (which has 1,700 recipes, btw—it’s basically the Wikipedia of slow cooking). Over time, I gave it an upgrade with dumplings, because carbs make everything better. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of this winter wonder. Get #recipe at lifefoodwine.com

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