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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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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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The Irresistible British Chip: A Love Story

by Tracey | Sep 12, 2024 | Featured, Story Time, Thursday Thought | 0 |

So, my sister just flew the Chicago coop, back home to England, after nearly a month of non-stop...

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A Prohibition Story of ‘Black Chickens’

by Tracey | Aug 21, 2024 | Featured, Story Time, Tracey on Wine, Wine Wednesday, Wine Wednesday Fun | 0 |

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

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Valentine’s Day

by Tracey | Feb 7, 2025 | Featured Video, Movie Reviews | 0 |

The world is in a continuing pandemic. My home of Chicago is in the midst of a bleak single digit...

My Top 5 Holiday Movies

by Tracey | Dec 9, 2024 | Featured, Featured Video, Movie Reviews | 0 |
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 |
My Favorite holiday movie

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

Come From Away – A Musical That Stays With You

by Tracey | Jan 28, 2025 | Featured, Musical Reviews, Play Reviews | 0 |

Last week, I joined my friend Cynthia at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago to see Come From Away, a...

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

by Tracey | Dec 15, 2024 | Featured, 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 |
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 |

Come From Away – A Musical That Stays With You

by Tracey | Jan 28, 2025 | Featured, Musical Reviews, Play Reviews | 0 |

Last week, I joined my friend Cynthia at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago to see Come From Away, 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 |
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 |

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: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

by Tracey | Jan 11, 2025 | Book Reviews, Featured | 0 |

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman Richard Osman, famed author of the fabulous The Thursday Murder...

Book Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover

by Tracey | Jan 5, 2025 | Book Reviews, Featured | 0 |
Book Review: You’d Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace

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

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My history of dubious diet choices and a fabulous,

My history of dubious diet choices and a fabulous, healthy recipe for Balsamic Chicken & Mushrooms - Let’s take a detour down memory lane, shall we? I’ve been on more diets than I’d like to admit. Some were tragically hilarious. Others were just tragic. Read the highlights and checkout the #wwrecipes on lifefoodwine.com #diet #chickenrecipes #weightwatchers

Musical Review: Come From Away – A Musical That

Musical Review: Come From Away – A Musical That Stays with You - For me, Come from Away is about more than just a performance. It’s a testament to the best of human nature—reminding us that in the face of tragedy, kindness, generosity, and community we can prevail. And in today’s world, that message feels more important than ever. Read full review on lifefoodwine.com #musicalreview #comefromawaymusical @wecomefromaway @broadwayinchicago

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Waking up to a huge smiley face on #maggiedalypark #chicago

Fab Dish Friday - Pigs in a Blanket at Trivoli Tav

Fab Dish Friday - Pigs in a Blanket at Trivoli Tavern #Chicago - Let’s be real: sausages can be a bit of a culinary enigma. I usually like to know exactly what I’m eating, and anything that falls into the “assorted meats” category makes me pause. But when these little beauties arrive at the table, all bets are off. Read more on lifefoodwine.com #fabdishfriday @trivolitavern #chicagodining #chicagotaverns #pigsinablanket

#winereview Damp January and a Wine Review: Bastia

#winereview Damp January and a Wine Review: Bastianich Vespa Bianco 2019, Italy - Let’s get one thing straight—I don’t subscribe to Dry January. Why deprive myself when I know full well I’ll be back in the embrace of a good vintage by February? Instead, I’ve adopted the more forgiving concept of Damp January. It’s like a diet for wine—you’re cutting back, but not so much that you forget what joy tastes like. For me, it means abstaining from Sunday through Thursday… unless someone invites me out. Because who says no to “Want to grab a drink after work?” Not me. So now it’s the weekend, woo hoo time for wine and on this particularly chilly weekend I cracked open a bottle of Bastianich Vespa Bianco 2019 - review on lifefoodwine.com #dampjanuary @bastianichwines #dryjanuary

Wine Wednesday - Wine Myths -Let’s be honest—w

Wine Wednesday - Wine Myths -Let’s be honest—wine is woven into the fabric of our lives, even for those valiantly attempting Dry January. (We see you, sniffing corks in secret.) From “wine is good for you” to “wine helps you lose weight” (if only!), and my personal favorite, “white wine should NEVER be consumed with red meat”—are these nuggets of wisdom fact or just fermented fiction? Let’s swirl, sniff, and sip our way through these wine myths to find out. Go to lifefoodwine.com #winemyths #winewednesday #winefun

#souprecipe #Cauliflower Soup - January calls for

#souprecipe #Cauliflower Soup - January calls for cozy comfort food, but don’t worry—this soup won’t sabotage your resolutions. It’s creamy, dreamy, and indulgent without actually being indulgent (wink). Even better, if you are like me and doing @weightwatchersrecipes (again), it’s only 2 WW points! So, go ahead and slurp guilt-free—your skinny jeans will thank you. Recipe on lifefoodwine.com #cauliflowerrecipes

#bookreview - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman -

#bookreview - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman - Richard Osman, famed author of the fabulous The Thursday Murder Club Series of books, has once again gifted us something very entertaining with We Solve Murders. This book is just so so fun!! Read full review on lifefoodwine.com #wesolvemurders

#winewednesday - The Benefits of Drinking Wine - D

#winewednesday - The Benefits of Drinking Wine - Do you really need another reason to enjoy wine? Probably not. But since you’re here, let’s dive into the magical world of vino, where your indulgence might just be doubling as a health plan. Imagine that: sipping your favorite Sauvignon Blanc and secretly high-fiving yourself for being so responsible. Read more on lifefoodwine.com #benefitsofwine

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