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A Week of Wine Pairings

Starting on Saturday there will be a flurry of wine pairing events. Everything from Grape Nutz Seminar paired with the delicious food from Ginger & Soul finishing off the week with a mini three course wine pairing at Prairie State … Continue reading

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Wine Pairing: Apothic Crush

Last week at Discover Sycamore Tourism’s Taste of Spring Luxe Salon was pouring Apothic Crush. This red wine has the perfect chocolate and caramel finish that pairs perfect with these chocolate covered almonds. What are you drinking tonight? cheers! Traveling … Continue reading

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Wine Pairing: Prosecco

Prosecco pairs great with Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds. These specific almonds are sprinkled with sea salt and turbinado sugar from Trader Joe’s. Warning: The almonds are super addictive!

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Traveling Murphy’s Wine Paired with Girl Scout Cookies

You cannot go anywhere without someone trying to get you to buy a box of Thin Mints or Frefoils. Your co-worker a couple cubicles over is trying to sell cookies for little Marjorie or even worse in a couple days when … Continue reading

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“Grape Nuts” Wine Education at Ginger & Soul

Do you know the difference between Champagne and Prosecco? I went “Grape Nuts” at Ginger & Soul in Yorkville so I know the difference! I have always wanted to do a wine class to learn what I am tasting when … Continue reading

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The Sweeter Side of Sullivan’s Steakhouse

The food at Sullivan’s Steakhouse is absolutely delectable but I will be honest, the dessert and wine combinations steal the show. So many times when I go to dinner I get a glass of wine that pairs with my entrée and … Continue reading

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Wine & Cheese Pairing: Pinot Noir

Wandering through the store yesterday we were trying to figure out a great Sunday night snack so of course I pulled Mike to the cheese section. Pinot Noir pairs perfect with Gouda and Gruyere cheese. My favorite is the combination … Continue reading

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Wine Down Wednesday- My Favorite Wine and Cheese Pairing

Wine Down Wednesday! Ok, so to kick-off the WDW series I wanted to introduce you to my favorite wine-cheese pairing. Gewurztraminer from Binny’s and Blue Stilton Cheese from Fresh Market.

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