Tag Archives: Chicago

The Sweetest Weekend and the Best Dessert Wine Ever!!

We spent the weekend in Chicago with my daughter and her boyfriend- who turned into the fiance over the course of the weekend! They are both chefs,  so of course, and to my perpetual delight,  weekends spent with them are … Continue reading

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Ten Years Ago Today

Ten years ago today my youngest daughter turned thirteen. Thirteen is a milestone birthday and I was excited for her and eager to celebrate it. It was a workday for me. I planned on making a special birthday dinner for … Continue reading

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Farewell Dinner Lobster Fest!!

Well my daughter and her boyfriend are leaving for Chicago tomorrow. Much animal drama!! Dogs having allergic reactions! Cats getting into bad things!!Cats and dogs trying to play/ keep their distance. Otis definitely let Mickey have it a time or … Continue reading

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Rachel and James Are Coming Home

Sometime about a year and a half ago my daughter, Rachel, and her boyfriend, James, left for California and the Napa Valley. They went in search of wonderful food and good wine and the opportunity to work with the finest … Continue reading

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