I'm going to a wine and cheese party this weekend and I am absolutely befuddled as to what to bring. I'm not an expert in either department. What are some good and dependable wine and cheese combinations that can ensure that I don't show up with a box of Franzia and a can of EZ-Cheez?
I'll be hosting a Cinco de Mayo party at my house next month, and I'm trying to come up with some different ideas for food and drink. It would mostly be snack type food, and not a complete meal. I just would like to stay away from typical choices for a theme like this: tacos, burritos, etc. But variations on those would be helpful too!
Plus, any drink ideas?
I found a honey and almond chevre at Whole Foods and totally had to bring it. It was a total hit!
I've been obsessed with the Bento/Laptop Lunch groups on Flickr and there are always good ideas on how to/what to pack lunches there. Today I brought cold tortelloni from last nights dinner (no sauce), 4 dates, green pepper slices with a little bit of ranch for dipping, and 5 melba toast crackers with a little hunk of St Andre for speading. I eat SO much better when I actually pack my lunches. Much better than bringing those frozen meals...
@Cassaendra: I'm always stuck behind the same person at the microwave! Except mine will always turn around and say "Oh, guess I beat you today" and proceed to putter around the office kitchen while their meal will take 10 minutes to cook. I've been tempted to pour my split pea soup over their head when they say that.
Big ups for Arizona Mexican Food! Finally some representation!
I live in RI now after years and years of living in CA and AZ. Things I thought were heinous when I first moved here? Hot Weiners and Coffee Milk. I still hate that Coffee Milk, but I've grown to like (and maybe even crave at 2 am) the hot weinahs.
The fish is "fresher" here, so the sushi tastes completely different than what I used to eat in AZ.
I really, really miss Mexican food though.
Wookie: I should have specified that I'm on a student's budget. That last paragraph sounds perfect, though!
She said she hadn't seen the episode, and I think it's pretty impressive that a high schooler would whip this up...
I made a pasta dish last night big enough to feed a family of four with many leftovers! Farfalle pasta, sliced veggie italian sausage, peas, carrots, and yellow squash. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, and add pepper and salt to taste. Sprinkle with some parm, and you're good to go.
I had just finished school myself, and I was in the same situation. (so clueless) The best turn-outs for me (I feel that satisfaction, nutrition, and taste make these my favourites):
1. tuna wraps - whole wheat flax tortillas, tuna, sweet onion dressing (kraft or your very own), feta cheese, and some spring greens and scallions
2. sometimes on a lazy week i make one giant tray of veggie lasagna with beans (it can be re-heated all week and the taste only gets better!)
3. consomme with sprouts, carrots, beans, spinach and tofu (don't even cook anything; just heat up the broth with all the veggies in it)
4. green bean salad with a basic viniaigrette, chives, dill, red onion (beware the onions though--and I usually eat it with whatever protein I ate the night before)
I brought leftover quiche lorraine today (reheated really well on power level 7 for 1:31) and a snack size baggie of black olives (leftover from weekend pizza-making - satisfies the salt craving but healthier than chips).
I also get the frozen panini style sandwiches at the grocery store when they're on sale.
I found a honey and almond chevre at Whole Foods and totally had to bring it. It was a total hit!
Everyone has such great ideas!
I too usually bring leftovers of some sort for lunch....today it's leftover pulled bbq chicken & spring pea soup - interesting combo...huh? It's what I had in the fridge this morning. I also bring hummus or some type of dip w/pita chips to snack on during the day...last week it was tzatziki. I bring fresh fruit & yogurt to eat for breakfast at my desk. I have an insulated cooler bag w/a flat frozen gel pack I put in the bottom & pile my goodies on top....everything stays cool throughout the day, and I don't have to work about refridgeration.
We are lucky enough to have an ice machine here, so I usually brew myself tea & ice it during the day to drink so I stay away from the sodas!
@goosegirl: Thanks for the report. Wish I could hop a plane and try the mac-and-cheese slice. It's gotten such a surprising amount of love here in the comments.
This is my first post and the reason behind it is that I had Ian's mac and cheese for the first time on Friday night and after frequenting this site for months, I had to chime in.
The mac and cheese was not on the counter, you had to ask for it - it was the most unique, comforting, and surprisingly delicious slice of pizza I've ever had. Consumed on the street on a cool day after a few pints of delicious Goose Island beers, nothing has hit the spot quite like that pizza.
For most food in the Peoples' Republic of Madison, I'm a fan, however the service is usually quite poor. But after having Ian's and Dotty's hamburgers this weekend, all I can say is "Go Badgers!"
How much is 365 canned tuna vs Sunkist/Chicken of the Sea? We'll probably be out and about shopping all day today, I may stop by Whole Foods. We need to restock our fridge anyway. >.>
I don't really like Charlie, or any of the big brands, but I've finally found a canned (reasonably priced) tuna that I love---Whole Foods 365 brand.
Everyone should always have canned tuna in their pantry. It's saved my hungry butt more than once. I still love fresh tuna, but it is not something you can always have on hand or have time to go get or can afford.
After 12 years of catholic schooling I cannot look tuna in the eye. I never never eat it. Not even grilled, sushi, no no no! When I was younger I liked tuono in oliva. I just cannot do it.
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