Sep 15th, 2012 by Jennifer Lynn
Overspending Alert!
Just to be forewarned—we quashed the budget this weekend. Something akin to over a hundred dollars, obliterated. A peek at our spoils unveiled a few monstrosities.
Our budget was blown on:
* A penchant for pricey and delicious Oktoberfest brews.
* Accumulation of necessary ingredients for a ‘finer dining’ type of meal experience.
* And, entertainment for guests dropping by our apartment one evening from out-of-town.
Off-budget, and I totally blame the duck.
He sparked such a festive mood in us.
M. and I bought our duck locally at the organic Farmers Market. After we trussed, de-quilled, and placed him in a pan for a few hours to roast, our bird was smothered with a honeyed-molasses glaze and crisped to a deep mahogany. Wild rice pilaf and copious fall brews ensued (including one IPA, aged in oak cask, which was splendid and completely knocked my socks off).
We were off-budget but it felt gratifying to embrace our bursting tummies and just relax in a cosy atmosphere, blithely enjoying our rare-but-savory spread with good company.
Tomorrow, we head out to the countryside in the early morning to pick wild grapes and apples for pressing and wine-making.
So there you have it.
I was naughty but now that we’ve had our fun, note to self: it’s time to get back on financial track, bee-yotch.
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I have always wanted to pick wild fruits.
Me and a friend really want to go and pick strawberries, but we have been told that the lady who runs the local strawberry farm is most unpleasant and we haven't found another one to go to
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