'Tis the season...again?
Back in October, every clown with a word processor and a xerox machine was putting out their 'Top Ten' wine for the holidays. As happens every year, there were very few surprises and every list had more or less the same wines. Great for an editor needing some copy, not so much for the average consumer. Well, now that the holidays are over, where's the excitement?
The Ultimate Super Sunday Snack Food and Wine Cheat Sheet
I appreciate the effort on this one but I think this may be a bit of a stretch. This is the work of the Wine Market Council and among other things, they are in the business of getting people to drink more wine. The other things they 'do' include coming up with lists like this one. I won't bother to reprint all the filler, check the article if you want that.
Again, I know the WMC's heart is somewhere close to the right spot, but honestly, what are the chances that several if not all of these dishes will be available at the average household this Sunday? I'd say about 100%. Now, what are the chances that any one person will have one or more of the above suggestions available for their guests? I'd say about 0%.
The reality is that football (at least the American type) knows one libation. Beer. And God forbid that there isn't enough of that come this Sunday. Really, remember how many people were calling for the head of Janet Jackson after getting a peek at what was just below it? Imagine the outrage if the Miller Lite was supplanted by a couple bottles of decent juice. I shudder to think.
The Ultimate Super Sunday Snack Food and Wine Cheat Sheet
I appreciate the effort on this one but I think this may be a bit of a stretch. This is the work of the Wine Market Council and among other things, they are in the business of getting people to drink more wine. The other things they 'do' include coming up with lists like this one. I won't bother to reprint all the filler, check the article if you want that.
Chips: Plain = Pinot Gris | Sour Cream & Onion = Merlot | Barbecue = Zinfandel
Chips & Salsa = Chardonnay | Nachos = Zinfandel/Syrah
Popcorn: Cheese Flavored/Buttered = Macon blanc (i.e. White Burgundy)
Pretzels = White Zinfandel
Nuts = Beaujolais/Chianti/Sangiovese
Vegetable & Dip = Merlot/Sauvignon Blanc
Pizza = Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio/Chianti/Syrah/Shiraz/Zinfandel
Again, I know the WMC's heart is somewhere close to the right spot, but honestly, what are the chances that several if not all of these dishes will be available at the average household this Sunday? I'd say about 100%. Now, what are the chances that any one person will have one or more of the above suggestions available for their guests? I'd say about 0%.
The reality is that football (at least the American type) knows one libation. Beer. And God forbid that there isn't enough of that come this Sunday. Really, remember how many people were calling for the head of Janet Jackson after getting a peek at what was just below it? Imagine the outrage if the Miller Lite was supplanted by a couple bottles of decent juice. I shudder to think.
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MKM Concepts. Did you recieve your promised free flight offer or £10 cruise. Complaints should be registered with the BBC Watchdog & the OFT, if you did not get your contractual holiday from MKM.
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