Saturday, May 31, 2008

Wine Virgins

Disclaimer: I'm only sharing this because in one short week our 13 year old nephew will be living with us for the summer and I need to set the record straight: we are not winos!

Okay, I admit we are not drinkers. Just never have acquired a taste for any of it. We've tried a few "fun" drinks on different occasions, but I could never stomach more than a sip. Tonight proved no different. I found a slow cooker recipe for pork tenderloin and really wanted to try it.

(That, and I really didn't want to cook dinner tomorrow, or go out to eat, or go grocery shopping 3 days before we leave for a week!)

So, Daddy Lion ran to the store for red wine:
Now, I understand it may be due to the price - ultra cheap, but pray tell how do you stomach this stuff?!? I seriously thought I was going to puke after the teaspoon sized sip I had. It tasted like drinking the juice from green olives. YUK! I guess people like green olive juice.
Please note if you are a wine drinker there is no condemnation here.

Yes, that is a screw in the top. We don't even own a cork opener. So Daddy Lion improvised ~ good thing he's an engineer or he may have been headed back to the store! *wink*

Well, I hope you all have enjoyed your laugh for the evening. Next time I'm over you can educate me on brand, when, how, with what you drink this stuff! There may be more variables than I realize here. *smile*

I'll let you know how the pork turns out.

Cheers!

4 comments:

  1. Um...maybe I am crazy but there is a red wine for cooking that I use.

    I can't stomach drinks either. I think for me it's the fear of losing control. I come from a family of alcholics so...but you know what? I am the only one, siblings and parents included, who feel that way. Crazy huh??

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  2. You are too cute. Good job at the attempt though.
    I can't drink either, it's better for us not to!
    See you soon,
    Bran

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  3. Next time just use my 7-up recipe -it is delicious......and it doesn't give you a stomach ache, as well as not compromising yourself for the sake of a recipe.
    Grandma Lion

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