I’m being a wine-o! October 14, 2008
I made a big mistake this weekend, and it’s only fair that I share my experience. I really wanted to host a wine tasting party for about ten people. Now keep in mind that I AM on a budget. So…I walk in to the grocery store, grab a shopping cart and head to the produce section. ( QUICK TANGENT: I heard once that if you are on a diet, the best way to eat healthy is to only shop around the perimeter of the grocery store. If you think about it, the healthiest, more expensive items are on the perimeter like the produce, meats, and dairy products. Forget about the Pringles…THOSE are on aisle 6). Back to the story. I was hungry. I just got out of rugby practice, and craved the bulk section. Gotta stay classy I thought…Yeah right. Forget the party…for now. I made a quick U-turn and turned down aisle 5. Ahhh, Peace on Earth. Oh, how I love unwrapped, milk chocolate covered pretzels. I grabbed a bag, filled it a couple of scoops worth, and weighed the pretzels quickly. This process went on with different items in the store for about a half hour. While my cart was getting full, my piggy bank was depleting. The moral of my quick, random story- I WAS HUNGRY. Never, I repeat never go to the grocery store when you’re starving. Impulsive shopping is NEVER cheap. Also, I didn’t have a plan. Oh my. I’m turning in to my mother. She would be in her glory if she saw me with a spread sheet of some sort mapping out the data. What was I thinking?! I didn’t have a grocery list, and I didn’t ask my friends what they liked! Big No No.
So I found this video on YouTube, and it’s sponsored by Quiznos, which is interesting in itself, but if you look beyond that…the video has some great tips! If you plan on hosting a party, give yourself a couple of days to plan. Talk to the cashier’s at the liquor store. Believe it or not, they know what sells! Also, keep in mind that people may have food allergies, so plan accordingly. I’ll let you know how my party went! Wish me luck.
-Case
First Post! October 2, 2008
I guess my purpose here is to experiment a little. Well…I’m a senior in college, enjoying my experience (for the most part). But something is lacking…mainly, money in my piggy bank. Let’s just throw this out there…I like nice things, I’m sure everyone does. The real question is, how can a college student really stay classy on a budget? I guess this question was created purely on my love for wine. Many-a-nights I would sit in my living room with my girlfriends…drinking a nice glass of Cab, and talk about random things. We would laugh at how gross the frat house across the street was. How I thought it was ridiculous that my house mates were drinking my $20 bottle of wine out of Dixie cups.. No no…that won’t do. I’m not saying that I’m exceedingly classy, or that I am a wine expert…I am saying that I want to help. I want to find, and create great tips and idea’s for the common student on a budget. How will you do this you ask? Good question… Daily exposure to things that will inspire me. Etiquette tips, great wine that I come across, first date tips…the sky’s the limit! Also, if you have a question or a topic you want me to discuss, let me know! I will try my best.
Thank you for checking out my first post!
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