She’d been walking for hours. It was time to stop and put her feet up and relax. It was Sunday after all! Oh wait. Look at those glasses calling her inside. Wine. Yes, a glass of wine would definitely start her off on the right track. She went to the door and pulled the handle. Damn. Closed. Sigh. She walked to her car, drove home and poured herself a glass. Would have been nice to have been served… but this will do!
I’ve been working on a post going nowhere, so I left that and caught up on my inbox. There was Robin’s post, inspired by Karen’s post. Things don’t always have to be serious, do they?
A Dalectable Life 
No, they don’t … and yes … there is something special about relaxing with a glass of wine. I think I need a nip of one of my cellos ,,, hmmm …. basil-lemon or orange-vanilla? ,,, hmmmm ….
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Right? Of course you would understand completely, Frank… ooohhh… one of your cellos, eh? I’m rather jealous. I’m all out. Sigh. Gotta make me a few new batches this year.
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I selected the orange-vanilla … a batch I bottled just last Tuesday. First time making out … oh my gosh good. I affectionately call it Creme Ciclecello
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Oooh… It must be rather tasty. 🙂
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I used a bag of oranges …. 4 vanilla bean pods …. I snipped the ends of each pod, sliced them lengthwise, spread them a little, then place the entire pod into the jar. I found vanilla pods to be cheaper on Amazon.
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Wonderful! How much did you make? Do you use alcohol or vodka?
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My recipe makes about 4 liters … I use grain alcohol for the extraction phase because it does better extraction … but switch to vodka after adding the simple syrup. To me, vodka tones down the alcohol. (I use 750 ml bottles)
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Nice. I might try that. I like the lighter version of using vodka but it actually freezes in the freezer so… Not a high enough alcohol content.
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It doesn’t seem fair to tempt everyone with the wine glasses in the window! Cheers 🥂
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That’s what I thought! 😉. Cheers! 🥂
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Lol, have a great day!
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😀
You too, lovely lady!
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Thank you! 😊🌼
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Merci beaucoup! 💞
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You’re so welcome 🍂🍁🤎
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Bummer they were closed. You get your mind set then comes the big letdown. At least you could serve yourself at home. You got a good photo out of it as a consolation prize.
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When I passed by again, the lights were on and they were setting up for supper.
That I could and for a lot less!
Was perfect for this non-challenging challenge. 😉
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I never buy wine in a restaurant. You can buy a bottle of wine at the store for the cost of glass of it in a restaurant out here. On the very rare occasions I go to restaurants I get water or coffee.
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As in most places. However, I will treat myself.
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Cheaper at home, anyway. 😉
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Troof!! 🍷🍷
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No, you don’t have to be serious all the time. 😁
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Right! As if I am … 😉
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😁
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🙂
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I’m all for taking a break of any kind – coffee, beer or wine.
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I knew you were my kinda girl! 😉
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Absolutely agree, life is far too short for seriousness on a Sunday 🙂
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So glad you agree! 😊
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I have my moments being agreeable 😉
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I don’t doubt it for a second 🙂
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Seriousness is highly overrated. You did the right thing.
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Could not agree more. 😂
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Wow 👏
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Q
There IS something about being served over having to DIY, especially when it comes to a favorite tonic or dish. With grub, I can always say to myself “Hell, I can DO that!” rather than wait in line to sit, wait to get served and then hunker down on a dish that does not enlighten my culinary soul. Nope.
And no, wasn’t referring to fast food or “fast casual”, which is de rigeur here in the states. It seems that if your food ain’t delivered up in a recycled packaging with veggies well past their due date. I’m talking about a real deal sit down with serious food.
The best case out of the scenario you pen is that one glass of wine before heading home will be replaced with two-ish glasses of wine once she’s all chill in her crib. Yanno, for the trouble.
B
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B
Yes, there definitely is something to the whole being served thing. When it comes to grub, I always order things I don’t make at home, hoping it will do just that – enlighten my culinary soul. 🙂
It never crossed my mind that you were speaking of fast food fare. 😉
You are absolutely right, of course. Plus, she doesn’t have to worry about driving and can totally relax 😉
Q
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I love to be waited on, I admit it. But I ain’t cheap when it comes time to say thank you for it. And yes, to expand is always the tastiest way to go. But hey, every now and then a great pie or burger, it’s plenty fine with me.
Nahhhhhhhhhh.
Yes, it works!
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I feel ya. All the way. I love to be waited on and to wait on others, how do you like them apples?
Plenty fine, plenty fine for shizzle.
Right.
And woot!
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Both!
And that calls for a Woot! Woot!
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Oh…. well, at least she got a free glass of wine in her own peaceful corner! 😉😘😘😘😘😘😘
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Free…. so to speak 😉
xoxo
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…well, it was bought at another time!!! 😂🤣😂🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷😉😘😘😘😘
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This is true. 😉 😂🍷😘
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😉😘😘😘😘😘
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Nice shot. . .and probably safer at home these days. 😏
But it is nice to be served, and maybe even try something you don’t have at home.
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Thanks. and probably (but I did go for lunch in a restaurant 😉 before that walk. Or was it after?
And yes, it is part of the pleasure of having it outside the home.
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Yes. 😏
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Dear Dale,
Love the photo and the sentiments. 😉 L’chaim.
Shalom and lotsa tipsy hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
So glad you do. L’chaim!
And Happy Day 2 of Chanuka (Hanukkah…)
Shalom and lotsa well-served love,
Dale
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I could not live without a little fun in my life. Or wine. Or chocolate. Or… I better stop now.
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No would I choose not to have some fun. And wine. And Chocolate. And Coffee… and… yeah, you get the pic 😉
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Blogging with a glass of wine can sure be fun. At least one glass–two may be TOO much fun. I am so glad you decided to play along!
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I’m thinking two is okay (depending on the day, of course!) I’m glad I did, too.
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No they don’t.
Um, there only as serious as you define them. Why define them, let the baby grow into itself.
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They definitely don’t!
And you are, once again, right Calvin!
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A galss of wine is never wrong (in the right circumstances and in moderation). A fun answer to a fun challenge.
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Exactomundo. Glad you found it fun 🙂
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And a GLASS of wine is never wrong either. 😉
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True story!
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Definitely a fun one, Dale!
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Yay! Glad you think so!
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Serious…not always. Look at me! I live with a tongue in my cheek.
Adore you… and the wine, served or poured works wonders! Nice write.
🧡🍷 ⚡️💥🧡🍷 ⚡️💥🧡🍷 ⚡️💥
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As you should. As I do!
Adore you, too… Wine works. It worked once I got home 😉 xoxo 😘🧚🏻♀️🌟
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Well I have no experience about wine. But thanks for aharing
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Wine does seem to make for a good story, whether served or poured. Well done!
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I could not agree more! Shall I pour?
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I’d be most delighted 🍷 Cheers, my friend.
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Cheers!
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It’s against the law to be serious all the time 😂😂
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That’s what I was thinking!
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Indeed 😊😊
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🙂 🙂
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…. and cheers to you! I like your approach and I have the same 🙂
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Cheers to you! I know you do 🙂
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Always good to be served. But I’d rather be served in the comfort of my own home… or someone else’s. Far more fun.
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This is true. Oh, I dunno. I’ve had lovely evenings in restaurants 🙂
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I don’t often eat out
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