Winesday Wednesday

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

First, I’d like to just do some quick housekeeping:

What the heck are {} used for? I really don’t get it.
I haven’t been to Subway in ages, but with ZERO kitchen and our propane running out yesterday, I was forced to pick up some sandwiches there tonight. And again, it was a chore to get the order correct. Snap.
I am SO OVER this reno. I go to bed every night screaming in my head because I am so frustrated with the lack of kitchen and disorderliness everywhere. PS: totally grateful for Tyler doing so much about it himself though!
Work has been really crazy lately. Like INSANE crazy. I actually called a broker annoying today. Good thing he thought I was kidding and sent me an email after our phone conversation saying I made him laugh. Ha!
I am patiently waiting the day I don’t have to wear a jacket to work.
I have been playing my iPod on shuffle lately, and during today’s workout Wanted by Jessie James played. I normally skip over that song but felt obligated to listen since I had a pretty dreamy dream about her hubby last night. (insert goggly eyes here)

Now where were we?

Nothing new on this end. Except that I found the Shock Top Summer pack at our local liquor store. It was nice to have a taste of home while we were pulling wire for the kitchen. Totally not dangerous, by the way.

I fully anticipate lots of fun stuff to share next week after I spend YET ANOTHER weekend in Chicago!

Things of interest:

Science Proves the Beer Goggles are Real. Haha DUH. Case in point: my college career.
US is now world’s biggest wine market. My mom is a large contributing factor.
Classic fail, right here. Lady gives her booze receipt to the cop that pulled her over. Instead of her license. Same thing, right.
Pink Glasses wine. Yes, I need this now. Except I don’t really care for pink wine. It’s like the sugary juice box of drinks.
Ouch, moving to Canada hurts. When compared to several other countries, Canada is paying a LOT for beer.
In preparation for this weekend, I just downloaded the Chicago Craft Beer Week App. No shame.

I need this shirt:

Holy shit, I NEED this in my life: Stack Wine. What a genius idea. It would totally prompt me to go on more picnics. Except they don’t sell in Canada. Guess I’ll just have to fashion my own stackable wine.

I feel like this is something that my mom would put on her front porch:

I like these reasons:

When they pout mimosas, I totally judge OJ to Champs ratio

See you next week!

Winesday Wednesday

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

Hey friends!

PS: I call a lot of people everyday at work and depending on the province, they’ll answer the phone “Hello, Bonjour” and it ALWAYS reminds me of ^this part of Beauty and the Beast. And I usually reply:

Happy Winesday Wednesday! I was super bad last week and didn’t post (ok, who REALLY cares??!) because I felt like ish and ended up drinking a few margaritas and watching the Discovery Channel. Because apparently that helps.

ALSO–> While I was sipping said margaritas, I noticed from our front patio that there were a lot of marked and unmarked police cars in my neighbours driveway. The officers were all pretty chill, but they were taking a ton of pictures of the house and going in and around it quite a bit. I was super nosey and NEEDED to know what happened. THEN, the next day I saw online that there was a huge bust from several locations around Calgary and one was supposedly in my neighborhood. HMMMMM….

A quick round-up:

If you missed it, check out my latest favorite homemade margarita recipe. (LOTS of these were made this past weekend at a Cinco de Mayo party. YUM. PS: I had my stylist ombre my hair this weekend. I liked it when she styled it… HATED it when I got home. Going back later this week to add to it so I don’t have so much anxiety about it. And YES I have been having major anxiety about hair color that no one at work has even noticed.
Whenever Calgary decides to not have snow, I really want to make these Cherry Beer-garita popsicles. For you lucky folks with nice weather already, let me know how this taste while you sunbathe.
I always love a quirky Jezebel article. Especially when the topic is alcohol. Cider is Fucking Awesome. End of Story.

Also, I’m becoming a HUGE fan of brunch. And well…. I NEED ONE (OR BOTH) OF THESE:

I need to buy a buttload of prosecco and keep it chilled because every Saturday I wake up and NEED a damn mimosa. Or four.

Michael sent in this gem last week: It is the first Trappist brewery in the US and happens to be in Spencer, Massachusetts. It was really good — spicy, hints of clove, banana-y. I would definitely have it again if I can get my hands on some.

Sounds like a local beer I’ve had here in Calgary! But I’d really like to try this 🙂

Anyone ever see this movie?

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Ok, time for bed. Night!

THE BEST margarita

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

Hey everyone! Just sitting in the salon with tons of foil on my head waiting for the stuff to work its magic. Sweet, huh? I’m off to a Cinco de Mayo party tonight and I wanted to share my new favorite margarita with you.

You know, in case you wanted one. Or twenty.

This is probably my favorite homemade margarita recipe that I’ve done. I was inspired to change it up a bit after going to Anejo last weekend and indulging in a couple chili coconut margaritas (ps if you haven’t been to anejo, you MUST go!)

So here it is–>

In a shaker with some ice, add: (makes 2…if you feel like sharing)
-6 oz coconut water
-1.5 oz lime juice
-2 oz triple sec (or other orange liqueur)
-3 oz coconut tequila

Shake well, and serve (yo’self)

NOTE: This isn’t what I would consider to be a coconut margarita. In fact, I don’t think it tastes like coconut at all. But the coconut water and coconut tequila give it that edge that I feel really separates the restaurant quality margs from the ones you make at home with a sugary pre-made mix. If you can’t get your hands on coconut tequila, I don’t think it would make much of a difference, but it is a nice addition.

Winesday Wednesday

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

Hey guys, I’m gonna be shitty and skip this week. I am feel poopy about myself. But if you INSIST on a weekly dose of booze:

There. One handmade margarita. I needed it (or both). Happy drinking!

Awesome List

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

I think everyone should just follow me on instagram. That way, you all know what I’m up to and I don’t have to explain myself on this here blog. Plus, I can use hashtags. #thatscool

But I did want to stop in REAL QUICK to share my current Awesome list. Exciting, I know.

1. I won a three month WINE subscription. I was on the bus on the way to work yesterday when I got the email and I was all..

^^If you can’t lip read, then I don’t know what to tell you^^

2. I depleted all the money in my account and booked ANOTHER trip to Chicago. This time to see one of my best friends, Katie. This picture is from when we were college roommates SIX years ago. Something tells me my upcoming visit will look no different.

3. I have been logging some serious miles with the doggies lately. And when I say ‘serious’ I am hoping you take into consideration that both dogs are absolute ASSHOLES on the leash and of drastically different fitness levels and size. That being said, anything that extends beyond going around the block is pretty huge. In the past week, we’ve done a total of just over 11 miles. I refuse to ruin the backseat of my new car, so no trips to the park, just strolls within our neighborhood-which is kinda cool since I’m still finding new places/paths!

4. I FINALLY perfected a homemade margarita on the rocks.

I know, shocker. YOU’D THINK I would have been a margarita master by now, but no my friends. I am a great Margaritaville machine operator, but that’s much much different. Margs on the rocks requires skill. Skill which I am happy to now announce I possess.

5. This should really be on Tyler’s awesome list, but we bought all the new lighting for our kitchen. Props to me for picking out the cheapest pendant lights (And if you’re ever a visitor, pretend you didn’t hear that because they’re TOTALLY expensive. Wink wink)