Monthly Archives: March 2017

Local Spirit at a Local Bar

Posted on March 14, 2017 by travelingmurphy

I love when you go out for drinks after work and realize they serve local spirits. The Barrel + Rye in Geneva won me over as soon as they used the Herrington Gin from Fox River Distilling Co. (Geneva). I … Continue reading →

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Wine Wednesday – Sushi & Wine Pairing

Posted on March 9, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Happy Wine Wednesday! This week’s wine pairing was inspired by dinner tonight. Sushi Pairs Perfect with Snap! Ginger Wine One of my favorite sushi spots is Fushi Yami in DeKalb. The rolls are delicious and affordable. This week’s pairing includes … Continue reading →

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Announcement – Summer/Fall Wine Festival

Posted on March 5, 2017 by travelingmurphy

I have received multiple emails asking me to release my Summer/Fall Wine Festival post early this year. I am so excited to see so much interest for Illinois Wine and travel through the state so I will start working on … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Wine Dinner at Cooper’s Hawk Winery

Posted on March 2, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Every year my mother-in-law and husband work together to plan experience Christmas presents for me (and my husband). They have given us a weekend getaway to Lake Geneva that included a cooking class, tickets to a farm-to-fork dinner and our … Continue reading →

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