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Cutting wedding costs without feeling deprived - Southtown Star

Terri and David Johnson had the wedding of their dreams in the fall without spending a nightmarish amount of money. "My theme was 'simply beautiful,' " Terri said. "And it was lovely." The Evergreen Park couple held their reception at Stony Creek ...

They're lining up at Langford's Basilico - Times Colonist

Six months after opening Basilico Ristorante in Langford, a hunch is paying off for John DesBiens. The Westshore has plenty of pent-up demand for a local restaurants, and Basilico is proving popular with its inspired decor and varied menu that serves ...

Southeast-District D: Edie Yates - The Ledger

Boedicker is critical of a mid-December meeting of commissioners during which Yates later changed her vote against issuing a beer-and-wine permit for a hookah bar in downtown Lakeland. After a meeting recess - with opponents no longer in the audience ...

P & G to sell products online and collect shopping data - Los Angeles Times

P&G wouldn't say whether the eStore's prices would beat those in stores or on websites that also sell competitors' products, such as Amazon.com. But shipping initially will be at a flat rate of $5. Consumers of California wine easily can tell a red ...

The Step Before Taste - Denver Post

I've turned off my computer, turned off the news, turned off the music, turned my back on the messy-family clutter and the stackings dit-dotting the desktop. I jot a list of calls to make, appointments to attend, things to pick up at the store and ...

Walgreen to sell prepared meals and fresh foods - Nashville Tennessean

The goal of the program, along with the sale of beer and private-label wine, is to boost revenue, Pugh said. Same-store sales declined in November and December as 10 percent unemployment and falling home values blunted consumer spending. "

Call out for female cricketers - Edmonton Journal

In the beginning, large crowds bet heavily when a women's team played a men's team. Back then, in the 18th century, prizes ranged from barrels of ale to pairs of laced gloves. We're talking, of course, about one of the world's most popular games ...

First wine, then beer. Now even spirits get micro - Fosters Daily Democrat

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — If your liquor cabinet contains mostly familiar names like Chivas Regal, Jack Daniel's or Smirnoff, get ready to make some new acquaintances. Small-scale distilleries making high-quality whiskey, gin, vodka and other spirits ...

Boutique booze - Montana Standard

AP photo Volunteers are shown bottling Dry Fly gin at the distillery's headquarters in Spokane, Wash., recently. Ten volunteers come to Dry Fly once a week to bottle the spirits, and the waiting list stretches for a year. SPOKANE, Wash. — If your ...

LET FAMILIES HAVE A FIRE - St. Helena Star

Editor: Here I am, sitting in my bedroom/home office wearing a parka and knit cap at the computer. It is barely 50 degrees in here. Why don’t I turn on the heat? Well, I am a tenant here in St. Helena, and my house does not have central air. I have ...

Open Question: What to do with all this alcohol? Licensed taken away?

My dad owns a grocery store and he got his alcohol licensed suspended. Now we have so much alcohol left!! And is mess. We don't know what to do with it. Some beer companies took back their beer but we also have some wine and champagne that have been there for a year. any help would be apreciated. more

Open Question: Why is wine taken so seriously ?

Why is wine so important ? Why isn't it considered just a beverage ? Why do some bottles sell for so much money while others at grocery stores ? Why do expensive restaurants take wine really seriously with cellars and wine experts ? How come wine is the only beverage that gets this much attention ? more

Open Question: I'm looking for a Birthday Gift idea for my newborn child that is due in August.?

I'm an expecting father and will be welcoming a son or daughter in August, 2010. I'm trying to come up with an idea for a "gift" I can purchase from my child that will be something that they will appreciate when they are older - like 18 or 21 years old. My first idea was a bottle of wine that I can store and age for them, but I know nothing about wine and would be afraid I would end up giving them a bottle of vinegar. My next idea was to buy some stock in a company that I could give them in 20 years - but again, if I purchase company that I think could never go belly up (General Motors??),...you get my point. My latest idea is a Gold coin or two, but I thought I would ask to see if anyone has any other ideas. I really don't have a price range in mind, but lets say $1000. more

Resolved Question: What is the difference between using vermouth and white wine in cooking?

I am planning to make a soup. The main ingredients are clams, tomatoes, fresh orange juice and zest, vermicelli pasta, some onion, etc. The recipe calls for vermouth. I went to the store and found only Extra Dry Vermouth, and I am wondering if this would be too bitter for a tasty soup? If I cant find regular vermouth or sweet vermouth, should I just use white wine instead? Ive never used vermouth before and would appreciate any guidance or tips on it. Thanks! more

Open Question: What are some of the best areas to live in San Antonio.?

Hello, I am a 26 yo professional, moving to SA. I am looking for a nice neighborhood where I can find good/fine cuisine, wine bars, good shopping stores (not a mall). An area where I can feel comfortable knowing the majority of the people there are young professionals like myself. I don't have kids, so schooling doesn't matter. I would like an apartment, loft apartment rather than a house, but I am open for anything as long as the area feels right for me. I don't necessarily have to be in the city, but I will be working in downtown SA so close to it would be great. I would really appreciate any comments, suggestions, etc. Thank you!! more

Resolved Question: I had alcohol poisoning a few days ago.. full story inside HAVE SOME QUESTIONS!! answer them? :]?

Hey guys and girls =) First of all this is long.. so if you dont like long stores.. dont read it! haha So anyway.. I had alcohol poisoning a few days ago and now I have some questions.. Well heres the whole story first - We had a big christmas party at this hall and there were ALOT of people there who were getting drunk (mostly older people, not teens) I ate ALOT that day. ALOT of sweets and just alot of food in general, and then well this one guy offered me some vodka. At first i said no thanks but later on when he left I wanted to try it again. I only tried it twice and that was about a year ago.. anyways i remember pouring the vodka into a empty water bottle.. Like you know a regular sized water bottle for when you work out? (about bigger than your whole hand) Anyways i remember drinking half of that little bottle and then mixing red and white wine in 1 big glass and chugging that. Then about 15 minutes later i finished the other half of the vodka. I'm 16 btw, and weigh 140 pounds. I remember getting REALLY drunk. I went to my sisters apartment who wasent there at the time, and i remember i recorded myself on camera.. i know WTF!? But anyways then i remember NOTHING. I remember falling off a chair and laughing and then i dont remember anything.. So anyways heres the rest of the story from my sister- when she walked in the bathroom where she found me lying on the floor in my own vomit. So she tried to wake me up but i didnt budge. She called 911 and they took me to the hospital. I was hospitalized for 5 hours and when i woke up I remember my Mom standing there and i thought this was a dream.. OMG can you believe how EMBARRASSED I WAS!?!? it was awful!! But anyways the doctors told me I didnt have a pulse and that i had REALLY high blood pressure and I almost died.. I was really close. So yeah.. theres the story. I know its long, but bare with me lol Anyways.. i wanted to ask you some questions.. How do i NOT get alcohol poisining next time? because i know NOTHING about safe drinking. And im talking bout like "getting drunk" safe drinking. Not like a glass of wine.. Because im sure i will be drinking in the future sometime so i really really really need some help about this. Like do you know what causes alcohol poisining the most? What can i do to avoid it? Whats some ways to get drunk without having this? Is mixing drinks okay? THANK YOU SOO MUCH! and sorry its so long xDD more

Voting Question: Why is my dad such a horrible drunk?

On the way home today, I slipped over (Its been snowing a lot), and I hurt my ankle, so I get home to see the house is empty. I wait about 2 hours for my dad to arrive back home drunk. This annoys me in a few ways. 1 - When we were at the stores he saw a deal on wine and said to me, if I buy these it will stop me from going to the pub. 2 - He can't afford £5 worth of clay for my school work, but he can afford enough pints to get drunk at least 4 days a week. 3 - Today, I had to cook a pie at school, and as I said before I slipped therefore the pie pretty much became a mess, yet this morning I was under the illusion that my dad said he would pick me up from school in the car, not be at the pub. He also annoys me from the fact that I ditched half my family to go and live with him, and he treats me like crap. more

Resolved Question: What would you name a store that only sold empty wine bottles ?

Voting Question: Invited to a wine tasting party and must bring a bottle. What should I bring?

I don't want to make a fool out of myself and bring a bottle that only a wino would drink. Also don't want to spend a fortune. Any suggestions? Can I go to the local Safeway and just choose a bottle? Or must I go to a liquor store? more

Resolved Question: Is it possible to become allergic to alcohol?

Two years ago, I turned 21. I celebrated the year going out with friends, tried all kinds of shots, bought beer and wine at the grocery store, and in general had a lot of fun. Once in a while when I'd be out partying, I'd have 7 or 8 drinks in a night, or completely lose track. Usually I'd be fine the next day. Only very rarely did I ever have a hangover. I continued to drink when I was 22, though not quite as much. The novelty had kind of worn off. Still, whenever I did drink anything, it never gave me any trouble. But lately, something seems to have changed, and I'm wondering what it is. I noticed it first one night when I was over at my boyfriend's house, and he had bought my favorite kind of beer. I couldn't even get through one beer before I had a headache and felt sick. I spent the rest of the night drinking water, and nearly puked before falling asleep. I've tried to have a beer on a few other occasions since then and have not been able to finish any of them. I thought it might just be the beer giving me trouble, so the next time my boyfriend and I went out, I ordered my favorite mixed drink. When it came, I took a few sips and just felt the alcohol hit me. He asked if I liked it, and I told him it was way too strong. He tried it and couldn't taste the alcohol at all. (Which is how that drink used to be for me, one reason why I like it.) At home, I used to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner once in a while. A few days ago, I tried to have one, but after just a few sips I felt the headache coming on. I ended up just spilling it down the drain. Determined to get myself out of whatever this is, I tried to have a Mike's Hard Lemonade tonight. I drank about a fourth of it and have the edge of a headache. And I could taste the alcohol. What on earth is this? Have I become allergic to alcohol, or is this all just in my head? more

Resolved Question: Crush on younger guy leads to date on Friday. Should I....?

I have had this crush on a guy who is quite a few years younger then I. I never considered hanging out with him because Im 42 and hes 21. He carries my groceries and walks with me to the store whenever he sees me leave the building. He gets alot of attention from the ladies, especially those his age. Im so far out of his age bracket. Last night he saw me and we began to talk. I had been sipping wine and was a little tipsy. He kissed me. I returned the kiss. I felt like like heaven had opens up and bestowed all its blessing upon me. Anyway....we have made plans to have sex on Friday. Heres my question: Should I have sex with him knowing its going to completely drive me insane about him or Don't do it, hes just flattered by the attention of an older woman and I will feel rejected when he no longer wants to "play"No one is expecting a relationship. He nor I. Its more of a lust thing. more

Resolved Question: Anyone else live in eureka? 6.5 earthquake?

hey i live in eureka california, i was in Winco when then earthquake shook. Almost everything was oof all the sehelves in the store, and all the wine. Does anyone know how bayshore mall is? more

Resolved Question: What Would You Do If Your Husband/Boyfriend or Wife/Girlfriend Cheated On You?

While you are thinking, this the list I have compiled in my notepad of what I would do: To the guy caught cheating red-handed: -I would clean out his bank account and penny jar -sell all of his belongings on craigslist and ebay -Force him to smash his testicles with hammers -back-slap him as hard as I can across his face with both of my fists wrapped in broken sharp glass, cement glue, and 70% rubbing alcohol purchased from Walmart and then rub hot pink permanent hair coloring on the bruises -Open multiple credit cards and loans in his name and spend all of the money I had won, go on a cruise, red wine and cigarettes, and donate to charitable events -Auction off the house and car, and then place rat droppings in his cereal mix To the mistress I would do the following: -Also back-slap her as hard as I can across her face and back multiple times with both of my fists wrapped with broken sharp glass and 70% rubbing alcohol, cement glue, and ammonia and bleach purchased from Walgreens (...for ammonia maybe I'll order from ebay) -And then rub vomit green permanent hair coloring on her bruises -Remove all of her savings from her bank account and go on multiple shopping sprees -Purchase authentic battery acid from alibaba.com and melt her face and one of her eyes (she will have to wear an eye patch), and on her scalp thus having permanent multiple bald spots -Open credit cards and loans in her name and spend all of the money I had won, go on a cruise, and donate to charitable events -Embezzle money from her job and wire it to her bank account, and then anonymously notify her job so that she will have to go to prison for 20 to 30 years plus probation -And burn her house down with gasoline and matches (starting from the kitchen) while she is away at the grocery store well...that's all I can think of so far, but I still have to fill up the whole page (I know this list will offend some, but it is just a joke...or is it?)@JOHN: I'm Egyptian you low-life lil' bastard (adult swim)..I see someone has done these things to you already..lol hermaphrodite redneck@ JC: I like your style. let me know if you need me to "fix" those little cheater biotches for you.@Wizard your quite wise and kind, unfortunately for me I may like revenge too much? @Been There Done That, good job for you! that's what I'm talking about @JC yep, your at the south Im at the north cool! much of luck more

Resolved Question: riverboat red wine from Missouri?

I tried a wine from my friends that their friend in missouri called riverboat red that tasted like grape juice more than wine and me and my boyfriend loved it! We live in florida and want to know if we can buy it in a local grocery store/winery or something like it. tasted like grape juice from welchs. more

Resolved Question: substitution chart how exact is it?

Ingredient Amount Substitution Allspice 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves Arrowroot starch 1 teaspoon1 tablespoon flour, OR 1 teaspoon cornstarch Baking mix 1 cup1 cup pancake mix OR 1 cup Easy Biscuit Mixture Baking powder1 teaspoon1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar OR 1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 cup buttermilk (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/2 cup) Beer 1 cup 1 cup nonalcoholic beer OR 1 cup chicken broth Brandy 1/4 cup 1 teaspoon imitation brandy extract plus enough water to make 1/4 cup Bread crumbs 1 cup 1 cup cracker crumbs OR 1 cup matzo meal OR 1 cup ground oats Broth: beef or chicken1 cup 1 bouillon cube plus 1 cup boiling water OR 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus enough water to make 1 cup OR 1 cup vegetable broth Brown sugar 1 cup, packed1 cup white sugar plus 1/4 cup molasses and decrease the liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup OR 1 cup white sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar Butter (salted) 1 cup1 cup margarine OR 1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt Butter (unsalted)1 cup1 cup shortening OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil OR 7/8 cup lard Buttermilk1 cup1 cup yogurt OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup Cheddar cheese1 cup shredded 1 cup shredded Colby cheddar OR 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Chervil1 tablespoon chopped fresh1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Chicken base1 tablespoon1 cup canned or homemade chicken broth or stock. Reduce liquid in recipe by 1 cup Chocolate(semisweet) 1 ounce 1 (1-ounce) square of unsweetened chocolate plus 4 teaspoons sugar OR 1 ounce semisweet chocolate chips plus 1 teaspoon shortening Chocolate (unsweetened) 1 ounce 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil Cocoa 1/4 cup 1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate Condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.75-ounce) can 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of celery, cream of chicken, OR golden mushroom soup Corn syrup 1 cup 1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup honey OR 1 cup light treacle syrup Cottage cheese 1 cup 1 cup farmer's cheese OR 1 cup ricotta cheese Cracker crumbs 1 cup 1 cup bread crumbs OR 1 cup matzo meal OR 1 cup ground oats Cream (half and half) 1 cup 7/8 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon butter Cream (heavy) 1 cup 1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 1/3 cup butter Cream (light) 1 cup 1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 3 tablespoons butter Cream (whipped) 1 cup 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Cream cheese 1 cup 1 cup pureed cottage cheese OR 1 cup plain yogurt, strained overnight in a cheesecloth Cream of tartar 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar Crème fraiche 1 cup Combine 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt. Let stand for 6 hours at room temperature Egg 1 whole (3 tablespoons or 1.7 oz) 2 1/2 tablespoons of powdered egg substitute plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water OR 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute OR 1/4 cup silken tofu pureed OR 3 tablespoons mayonnaise OR half a banana mashed with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder OR 1 tablespoon powdered flax seed soaked in 3 tablespoons water Evaporated milk 1 cup 1 cup light cream Farmer's cheese8 ounces 8 ounces dry cottage cheese OR 8 ounces creamed cottage cheese, drained Fats for baking 1 cup 1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree Flour--Bread 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon wheat gluten (available at health food stores & some supermarkets) Flour--Cake 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons Flour--Self-Rising1 cup 7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt Garlic 1 clove 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic OR 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt--reduce salt in recipe Gelatin 1 tablespoon, granulated 2 teaspoons agar agar Ginger--dry 1 teaspoon2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger Ginger--fresh1 teaspoon, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger Green onion1/2 cup , chopped1/2 cup chopped onion, OR 1/2 cup chopped leek OR 1/2 cup chopped shallots Hazelnuts 1 cup whole 1 cup macadamia nuts OR 1 cup almonds Herbs--fresh1 tablespoon chopped fresh 1 teaspoon (chopped or whole leaf) dried herbs Herring 8 ounces8 ounces of sardines Honey1 cup1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup corn syrup OR 1 cup light treacle syrup Hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus 1 teaspoon vinegar Ketchup1 cup1 cup tomato sauce plus 1 teaspoon vinegar plus 1 tablespoon sugar Lard1 cup1 cup shortening OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil OR 1 cup butter Lemon grass 2 fresh stalks 1 tablespoon lemon zest Lemon juice1 teaspoon1/2 teaspoon vinegar OR 1 teaspoon white wine OR 1 teaspoon lime juice Lemon zest1 teaspoon1/2 teaspoon lemon extract OR 2 tablespoons lemon juice Li more

Resolved Question: Hello everyone out there, how's your weather c/c?

From out in space, a bird's eye view U.K's completely caked in snow The worst it's been for thirty years From Scotland's tip to Cornwall's toe The schools are closed and some stores too, And life has ground to sudden halt The gas supplies appear quite low The rumour is we're out of salt No bus can climb our hilly heights The cars are buried on the drives The kids are driving me quite nuts My skin's about to break in hives Apart from that we're doing fine and wine rack's stocked with favorite wineThank you Ian, knocked this one up in a hurry! more

Resolved Question: is he an alcoholic he drinks in his overseas job.?

husband works overseas as a contractor, the men drink, gamble and cheat if they can, my husband drinks, yes right there in Baghdad is a liquor store [ i know not for the military], when he comes home he buys vodka and then wine later in the week, does this mean he's an alcoholic? i dont come a family that drinks, he has also become mean verbally. my faith won't allow for divorce and i don't want that. i just want to know is he an alcoholic in your opinion? my dad and brother and my x din't drink. when he drinks he leaves his email open for me to see.i don't think he see anything, he's cold hearted he wouldn't care too much. this guy is a mercenary, to him it's a game. all of a sudden he doesnt want me, more

Resolved Question: How should i store a white wine for two months? does it matter?

i just bought a 2009 Crios torrontes for my anniversary this year.. its in March .. or i might keep until june for my bf birthday . either way i need to know how to store just in case because i dont know much about wine. if someone could please let me know: i live with roomates, so the fridge is sometimes full and sometimes not. does it matter? do i need to store it in the refridgerator:? should i keep it in my room ? where should i put it ? i have no wine rack or anything close, its only for 2 months .... it was a spur of the moment decision so now im worried i'll mess it up Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is non-zabiha meat Halal for us to eat?

Salamun aleikum. There have been a lot of questions about Halal meat and I am not too sure about it myself. I was raised in a shia state and only zabiha meat is halal. (Zabiha is when it’s slaughtered facing the Ka’ba and with a bismillah). Now in America most Muslims I am around are Sunni, the majority of which eat non-zabiha meat (from fast-food places and grocery stores) So I am unclear about this but I did some research this is what I came up with from the Qur’an. “ Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood the flesh of swine, and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah, that which hath been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by being gored to death; that which hath been (partly) eaten by a wild animal……” (Al-maeda: 2). Killing by a violent blow I’m pretty sure refers to being killed by a gun or of the sort. Basically any cruel or violent way. Which practically all meats in the west are gotten. They hang cows (alive!) from the ceiling and steam them to death over 15 minutes…. Verse 4: “This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. The food of the People of the Book is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them……” (Al-maeda: 4) So, a lot of my friends who eat non-zabiha point to this aye above and say, “See their food is lawful to us so we can eat it” But to me that doesn’t make sense on the meat part. Because yes that aye does say their food is lawful but does that make their pork or their wine lawful too? No So with the same ruling I say, see here in the quran it says Pork is haram and here it says meat killed in a violent blow is haram so regardless of being food of people of the book or not it’s still haram! But I think we can eat Kosher meat maybe because I don’t think animals Koshered are killed in a brutal way and they are killed with the name of God. So from my conclusion it seems we cannot eat the meat of the people of the book that are killed in brutal ways? So basically stick with Halal? If this isn’t correct please enlighten me Because this has confused me for a while. Jazakallah khairoh yea and I decided to stay on Y!A :DNa2sa can you explain to me why there is not distinction between muslim and jew.christian meat? aye 2 says you cannot eat it if it's killed in a brutal way. doesn't that matter? can you give me a more clear explanation with sources? Also, i don't always follow all laws of shias or sunni. I follow which laws make more sense. so in this case neither the Shia or Sunni quite does it for me. more

Resolved Question: What are ten of the best vinyl record stores in the UK?

Having been to the Amoeba Records in San Francisco and Los Angeles and been amazed by the selection of vinyl LPs available, I was wondering whether the UK has any record shops that even come close to these two stores. I live in Manchester and Vinyl Exchange appears to be the best the North West has to offer. I'm interested in most genres of music, but I'm not interested in stores focused on Rap/Hip-Hop, Dance or House. Some of the stuff I'm interested in buying; Journey, The Clash, Audioslave, Iron & Wine, Death Cab for Cutie, The Cure, Interpol To name but a few. I know a lot of these LPS are available on vinyl online, but there's nothing like a good record shop in my opinion! Having said that, any online stores (obviously other than ebay and amazon) would be welcome too Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do you think Indiana should change the "no alcohol sold on Sundays" law?

Right now, they are talking about changing a law in Indiana, making it possible to buy beer, liquor, and wine on Sundays. At present, you can go to a bar or restaurant and buy alcohol, just not take out, on Sun. And cold beer can only be sold at liquor stores (no gas stations, supermarkets). If you disagree with this new law, could you please post your reasons. Thank you for your time. more

Voting Question: What constitutes an alcoholic. Is my mom considered one.?

My mom I consider a very down to earth woman. She treats everyone well. "But there is one thing about her I don't like, She drinks quite a bit of acohol. She has 4-5 glasses of wine everyday for the past 20 years and maybe longer. I think i started noticing it 1990 When I was very very young. Everytime she drinks that much in the evening, she gets very iritable, and a little out of tune with reality. She tried quiting drinking several times but she said to my dad a few times after she attempted "You have to go to the store, I got to have a glass of wine." Most alcaholics I know resort to violance due to the drinking problems, but my mom does not. But is this a really a problem and is she considered an acoholic? more

Resolved Question: Which swimsuit should I get?

1) which color do you like best? 2) which color do you think would look best with fair skin/brown hair Gold: http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Swimwear/Bathing+Beauty+Retro+Swimsuit+in+Emmy Red: http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Swimwear/Bathing+Beauty+Retro+Swimsuit+in+Red Wine: http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Swimwear/Bathing+Beauty+Retro+Swimsuit+in+Wine Thank you! :) more

Resolved Question: Catholics, does it have to be wafers and wine? Or can it be tomato juice and a Triscuit?

Let's say a snowstorm blows into a mountain town, cutting off all the routes to the store the next town over. The priest is out of wafers and wine. But he really thinks it is important to have communion. Can he say the magic words over tomato juice and Triscuits? Or Kool-Aid and Tostitos?Farsight and Ian don't agree. Do either of you have evidence for your claim? I truly want to know if something other than wine and wafers, sorry unleavened bread, can be used. more

Resolved Question: Aged bottles of wine?

If you take a bottle of wine and store it in a wine cellar under optimal conditions (cool environment,on its side in a rack,etc.),is there ever any such thing as a bottle of wine being too old too drink?Can it get moldy or make you sick or what not? more

Voting Question: Need advise on Christian Brothers Wine.?

Years ago my Aunt used to drink a Christian Brothers white wine that was just great. It was a very sweet tasting wine. Very inexpensive with a screw top cap. I have asked at a few wine specialty stores but know one seems to know the wine I'm referring to. If anyone is familiar with what I'm talking about I would greatly appreciate any info you might have. Or if anyone has a favorite white sweet wine that you prefer let me know. Thanks more

Resolved Question: HELP online shopping?

Okay I was looking online for some clothes for the new year and I basicly cheaked out the hollister web site and I found some really cute tops. The problem is that I don't live near a hollister store the closest on to mee is like 3 hours of driving to Edmonton. Plus I can't drive. Anyways I decided to buy them online cuz I can't realy go to Edmonton cuz my younger siblings will complain and wine the whole entire time and it would drive my parents nuts. Trust me they tried to take them to west Ed but it didn't realy work out. So how do I convince my mom to let me use her credit card so I can buy the super cute shirts I want. I already asked her once and I told her that I would pay every single penny that the shipping fee gst price of clothing would cost etc and all she did was making a very lame excuse that I have too many clothes. But it is only like 3 shirts and iwojld pay every thing. Or that Im just wasting my own money. But I'm not I have like hundreds of dollars. And so on. And allof them are from the clearence section with the standard shipping. So how can I convince my mom to let me buy thoses tees from hollister I can't realy ask my dad cuz he is on a bussiness trip in Los Angeles so ya and he probely won't have time to buy me the clothes any ways. Sorryfor the bad spelling cuz I'm on mobile at the moment.Plus I know my size thereAnd my parents dont realy have any money issues and I only have 2 younger siblings more

Resolved Question: How to store Manischewitz wine?

Obviously, not very knowledgeable about wine. Was wondering how to store Manischewitz Concord Grape wine before and after opening (if it makes a difference)? I don't own a wine cellar or anything like that. Just a refrigerator. more

Resolved Question: What would 2004 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico - Busssola be worth 5-10 years from now?

Is it worth storing in our wine cellar? more

Resolved Question: where should i store my wine?

my boyfriend got me a bottle of wine for christmas and i've decided to save it for new years. but i've never had wine before, so i don't know what to do with it... can i just keep in the fridge? the freezer? on the counter? or what? :\yes, i am a drunk. and yes, i am VERY proud of it. :] more

Voting Question: is there a website that tells wines an/or liquors that can substitutes others?

For example, I work at a liquor store & there is the question now & then like " I usually drink*insert name here* but it's hard to find & other stores barely have it availible, do you know a good substitue for this wine/liquore that has a similar taste/consistancy??" and sometimes it is hard with thousands of different brands and whatnot in my store...are there any websites around where you can search for a brand and it will give you a list of similar products??? thank you! more

Voting Question: What are the best wine shops in San Francisco? (don't say K&L)?

Looking for a few of the best wine stores in San Francisco carrying local California wines as well as vintage French Bordeaux. Love to know some suggestions, aside from K&L, which is pretty generic for the most part. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: What's a good $30-$40 bottle of wine?

Ok, I'm not a wine drinker, but I want to get a bottle for my dad on Xmas. I could spend a little more, but that was the rough guideline. Also, he likes red (sorry I can't get more specific but I don't know what his favorite type is). Oh and one more thing, it needs to be something I can buy at a liquor or grocery store. I was just gonna head down to the Lee's Liquors here and guess, but thought I'd throw this out there first. more

Resolved Question: Where to find wines in my area?

I've been looking for this at my local grocery store but I haven't been able to find it : 1917 Il Conte D'Alba Stella Rosa 750ml. Anyone know where i can find it locally? I live in the los angeles area, specifically Korea Town.What the heck is "d?" and if you're reffering to D' Alba you're a douche. more

Resolved Question: where can I get a chambord wine deluxe bottle? Picture included?

I am under 21 so i can't buy it from a liquor store. I don't have any friends 21 or older to buy it for me and my forget about my parents, but i reallllly love the bottle. Is there any place to buy the bottle it online? (I don't even care about the drink, i just want the bottle) here the pic example: http://www.codenuit.com/image/Chambord+Liqueur_138.jpg more

Resolved Question: Are wine and spirit stores typically open Christmas Eve?

i'm in pennsylvania more

Resolved Question: this christmas is gunna be the worst things are really tense around my house :[?

okay so im a 13 year old girl. my grandma is a very bad alcoholic with wine. she drinks all day every day. from noon to when she passes out at 8pm. lately its been really bad cuz she got layed off 2 yrs ago and she just sits in her room and watches tv all day. she doesnt really go anywhere except to the store once in a while to get like bread and stuff. so my mom and her got in a big fight the other day cuz my grandma was drunk and ungrateful cuz my dadd just bought her a new car and she was saying she needed it right then. they were out registering it and she called saying she needed it home right then. so they got in a big fight and my mom was screaming and my dad had to hold her back and stuff. my grandma was crying and saying how she hates her and stuff. so now they are not talking. they just finally got over being silent to eachother for like a month. but now they are not speaking again. shes not buying her presents or anything and i just feel bad. she wont even pay for me to get her a present. i dont know what to do this is gunna be the worst. my grandma was saying she wanted to be dead and stuff and its just scary i guess i dont know. i just ran up to my room, hid in my closet, and cried. its just that my grandma is a really great person-when shes not drunk..but then she says stupid things and it triggers fights. any advice? thank you merry christmasyeah i deffinitely wont i know that for sure! any advice on christmas? more

Resolved Question: Should children be exposed to alcohol?

'Parents who have a "laissez-faire" attitude to their children's drinking are putting them at risk, chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has claimed.' http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/84652 "Sir Liam said that people who allow their teenagers to drink alcohol with friends could be storing up problems, while middle-class families who dilute their children's wine are also misguided." more

Resolved Question: where to buy vintage champagne/wines in nyc?

im going to nyc and planning on getting a friend a bottle of dom perignon for christmas. Not sure which stores to go for vintage. any recommendations? more

Resolved Question: What can I use to replace Cider Vinegar in a Honey Glaze for pork chops?

So I am in a slight jam. I'm making glazed pork chops that calls for cider vinegar (recipe below if you need to see it). I've looked all over and found some people saying lemon juice, others saying white vinegar with sugar, and some saying it depends on the recipe. I have access to white vinegar (not white wine) and a small amount of red wine vinegar (maybe half a cup). Lemon juice, sugar, and so on are also available. Here are the ingredients for the recipe: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons water 2/3 cup packed brown sugar Thanks an advance for all the help! Please no answers telling me to go to the store, sometimes its just not possible. more

Resolved Question: any one out there with kids... is this a phase?

i have a 17 month old daughter who has recently started acting like a MONSTER! She has started screaming and yelling any time she wants something. She screams and yells and throws fits anytime we go into a store now.(and she used to be the best little shopping buddy!) We used to go to restaurants alot ever since she was born and now... you guessed it... she wines and screams and tries to run around the restaurant and will NOT sit in a chair for anything! it has really gotten horrible and i know they say terrible twos but shes not that old yet! is this normal? is it a phase? any one else go through this? Thanks for any help or advice! more

Resolved Question: need help with this test already have the answers just want someone to see if they are right?

1. If wine that’s stored in barrels after fermentation is exposed to too much air, this could turn the wine into A. yeast B. sugar C. water. D. vinegar. 2. When serving wines, it’s best to use a A. large-stemmed glass filled a little more than halfway. B. small tumbler filled a little more than halfway. C. small-footed glass filled to the brim. D. large mug filled to the brim. 3. When opening a bottle of champagne, you should always untwist the wire hook, remove the wire and foil, and then A. push the cork slowly upward. B. grip the cork firmly while holding the bottle at a 45-degree angle. C. twist the cork slowly and loosen the cork. D. use a corkscrew to remove the cork. 4. What kind of wines is Portugal most famous for? A. Riesling B. Bordeaux C. Port D. Brut 5. If you’re looking for a light, versatile, red wine to serve with a simple pasta with basil and tomatoes, a good choice would be A. Pinot Grigio B. Cabernet Savignon C. Chianti D. Savignon Blanc. 6. Which of the following were the first people to make wine? A. Egyptians B. Pilgrims C. Mesopotamians D. Monks 7. Sapana and Jim are discussing American beer. Sapana says that most American beers are of the bock beer type. Jim disagrees and says that most American beers are of the lager type.Who is correct? A. Sapana is correct. B. Jim is correct. C. Both Sapana and Jim are correct. D. Neither Sapana nor Jim is correct. 8. The earliest historical records we have show that beer was first brewed by the A. Egyptians B. Irish C. monks in the Middle Ages D. Sumerians. 9. Which of the following is the fermenting agent that converts the wort into beer? A. Yeast B. Malt C. Water D. Hops 10. Dom Perignon is named after a/an A. Spanish conquistador B. Benedictine monk C. German archbishop D. Italian nobleman. 11. When beer is made, the starch in the barley is A. roasted, then mashed and fermented. B. converted directly into alcohol. C. converted to sugar, then fermented into alcohol. D. hulled, then dried in the sun in barrels. 12. Kameela says that a good choice of wine to pair with cheese is a Zinfandel. Annette says that a better choice to pair with cheese is Pinot Noir.Who is correct? A. Kameela is correct B. Annette is correct C. Both women are correct. D. Neither woman is correct. 13. A five-ounce glass of red wine has the same alcoholic content as A. 24 ounces of beer. B. 2.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. C. 2.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits in a cocktail. D. 5 ounces of white wine. 14. Table wines have an alcoholic range of _______ percent. A. 6 to 12 B. 8.5 to 17 C. 10 to 20 D. 11 to 13 15. Which of the following is an example of a clear spirit? A. Rum B. Kahlua C. Scotch D. Sake 16. Wine bottles are stored tilted downward so that A. sediment can collect toward the bottom of the bottle. B. the maximum number of bottles can be stored together. C. the bottles will retain the ideal serving temperature. D. the corks are in contact with the wine and won’t dry out. 17. Jameal and Kareem are discussing alcoholic beverages to accompany an event. Jameal says ale is milder than beer. Kareem says ale is more bitter than beer.Who is correct? A. Jameal is correct B. Kareem is correct C. Both men are correct. D. Neither man is correct. 18. What is the optimal level of humidity for storing wine? A. 10 percent B. 20 percent C. 50 percent D. 70 percent 19. What’s the difference between brandy and whiskey? A. Whiskey and brandy have different alcohol contents. B. Whiskey is distilled; brandy isn’t. C. Brandy comes from France; whiskey comes from Scotland. D. Whiskey is distilled from grain; brandy is distilled from grapes. 20. Which of the following would help to sober a person after drinking several glasses of wine? A. A steaming hot cup of coffee B. A cold shower C. A large meal D. Time i already have the test answered but i want to make sure my answers are right! so if you would please tell me what ones are wrong and what ones are right and if you could give me a idea of the answers for the wrong ones thank you( this is for My high school test for me to graduate from Pennfoster online high school) this is my last test and im going to be a high school graduate at 17! 1.D 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.B 6.D 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.D 14.A 15.A 16.D 17. C 18.B 19.A 20.Athe answers are on there they are the ones with the number the the letter. and this is for catering and gourmet cooking more

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Voting Question: Is Getting Drunk off a Bottle of Wine by Yourself Sad?

is this to be thought of as "sad", "desperate", or a "lush"? would it be ok if a certain male species "drove you to this point"? what if it was the only thing left in the apartment to drink...and my brita filter needed refilling...and i couldn't go to the store because of the north eastern's blizzards....even though i am a native Texan...the sight from the weather channel is simply just too much to bear... does this make me a sad person? more

Voting Question: Best alcohol prices in the country?

This is kind of a vague question, but I'm trying to get a general idea of which states/cities/regions in the US have the cheapest prices for alcohol, or the best liquor stores. I live in Atlanta and we have a liquor store called Total Wine (it's a chain in several states) and the prices are amazing. I used to live in Memphis and the prices sucked b/c they couldn't sell wine or liquor in grocery stores. What are the prices like where you live compared to other places you have been? more

Resolved Question: Is it okay to give your piano teacher a bottle of wine as a holiday gift?

I'm 17 - my parents own a liquor store. They wrapped it and said to give it to my piano teacher as a Christmas gift; since Winter break is coming up and tomorrow is the last time I'll see her. Would that be okay to give to her ? (she's a grandma btw - but she lives with her entire family) Also, my mom wants me to give one to the director person to this SAT place I go to. Would this be an appropriate gift? more

Resolved Question: Storing Wine Properly?

I have just received a white bordeaux wine. I would like to let it age for a couple of years. I don't have any special wine cellars or refrigerators so i'm using my normal fridge. I have also let it on its side so the cork is moist. My question: is it ok for it to be in a normal refrigerator like that? (It is at 43 degrees F). Also will the low humidity really affect it? Also there is an air bubble in the wine bottle, is that normal or is that bad? more

Resolved Question: i dont know how to drink apparently?

So I havent drank very often but occasionally. Ive had beers wines rum tequila drinks and coolers Everytime I drink, i dont get to the point of drunk... which is annoying. I dont have much money to spend at the liquor store so i want to find something I like that will get me bblitzed. Any suggestions Im a girl that weighs 130 pounds and would say that i have built a good tolerance to alcohol. more

Resolved Question: Where can I find a wine gift set in the Nashville area?

I DONT want to get one online, I need it fast and dont want to pay shipping. Ive been to 6 liquor stores, all they sell are liquor gift sets, and grocery chains cant sell wine or liquor in Tennessee. more