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Coffee Cheers!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Good Morning! I am sending everyone a #CoffeeCheers. Just figured out how to work this coffee machine so I will be trying some ​new coffee flavors this morning. Cheers,  Traveling Murphy

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Fall Bucket List for 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by travelingmurphy

The weather was starting to feel like fall in the Chicago Suburbs and then we had a “heat wave” hit the last couple days. We had just enough cool weather to get me thinking about fall. Check out my fall … Continue reading →

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Naperville Wine Festival 2017

Posted on August 26, 2017 by travelingmurphy

It has been a busy week in the Murphy house. I spent the week on the East coast traveling for work. Came home just in time for the kick-off of Naperville Wine Festival. We gathered a group of friends together, … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary Alternatives

Posted on August 20, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Last weekend we went with friends to check out the Bloody Mary list at Art & Alma’s Century Inn in Burlington. They offer so many twists to the original Bloody Mary it is hard to pick. Mike went with one … Continue reading →

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Happy National White Wine Day!

Posted on August 4, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Happy National White Wine Day! I love celebrating any holiday that gives me an excuse to enjoy wine. I share a lot of red wine photos but when I go out with my friends I always try the Pinot Grigio.  … Continue reading →

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Date Night at Cooper’s Hawk Winery 

Posted on July 11, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Date nights at Cooper’s Hawk Winery start with a wine tasting and we follow it up with some Drunken Shrimp. Pairs perfect with all the white wines on the menu. Did you know the brand new Cooper’s Hawk Winery in … Continue reading →

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New Camera

Posted on June 28, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Get ready everyone…I have a brand new camera! This means I will be switching between my phone and camera for press trips and winery stops but I think it will also increase the amount of photos I will put out … Continue reading →

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Bike Art in Geneva

Posted on June 16, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Geneva rolled out their summer art project earlier this month, Pedal Geneva. 49 decoarated bikes can be found around town until September 10th. Here is the link with all the bike locations. Check them out and let me know which … Continue reading →

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Mimosa Flights at Lodi Tap House

Posted on May 21, 2017 by travelingmurphy

I have always seen pictures of mimosa flights from friends brunching in the city and knew I had to try one. Imagine my surprise when I find out our neighborhood Tap House announced they will be doing mimosa flights Saturday … Continue reading →

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10 Wine Festivals to Attend in 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 by travelingmurphy

Wine Festival Season is upon us! I cannot believe how fast it snuck up on us this spring but I am so excited to welcome it in. Most people look forward to the summer BBQ’s and family picnics, I look forward to having wine events every other weekend. Here are some of my go-to wine […]

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