Yesterday I met Rachel-in-Norfolk for a coffee in the Morrisons cafe in Diss, then I did my shopping and on the way out found myself walking through the beer and cider section - not an aisle I usually peruse.
I don't drink alcohol - mainly because it doesn't mix with some of my prescription meds., and I hate spirits anyway but walking through I suddenly had a craving for cider.
I looked for the nearly cheapest - and brought home 4 cans of Morrisons own brand.
(Whoops it's 5% proof..............seems a bit strong...............feeling woozy.........why am I looking at the ceiling!?)
Back Tomorrow
Sue
( safer to use it for Wassailing the Apple Trees or making a Cider Cake instead I think!)
A four-pack of cider; one to drink, one to cook with, one to share with a friend...and one to put at the back of the cupboard so that in 3 months time you can say "Why on earth did I buy this?"
ReplyDeleteThere are several in the family who could finish them for me after I've Wassailed the apple trees on 12th night
DeleteYou can always bake with it, or use it to glaze a gammon joint. Personally, I'd vote for sending it to me and I'll drink it for you!!! I LOVE cider : )
ReplyDeleteI used to love cider too
DeleteI always say your body if it craves something is a message to say it needs it. I even put that idea to my GP who agreed. I don’t for one moment think you will become addicted, you are far too sensible. I love your idea of the other three cans, putting one in the cupboard as Angela suggested.
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I definitely didn't need it!
DeleteNo. Aldi have apple, pear, and red berry, which is delicious. I start a can at about lunchtime, sip it from a small glass, and finish it with my evening meal. I do this once a month. A long way to go before I reach the bottom of the slope. A little of what you fancy does you good.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteKeep it until Spring, then pour it in pots and use to trap slugs. Then, go treat yourself to an bottle of good, artisan perry.
ReplyDeleteI've never drunk Perry
DeleteOooh, the REALLY good ones are like champagne. Had some at a food festival once, and it was amazing.
DeleteWine is around 12-14% so I think you're quite safe with your cider. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI know I can't drink wine anymore - it has a bad effect on me now
Deleteive had a four pack of the cheapest Tesco bitter since March we made Shandy the other night...lol ...we are so hardcore
ReplyDeleteOh Bother - why didn't I think of that. Bitter shandy I love and its one thing I can drink without any effect and I have lemonade here anyway.......next time
DeleteI don't drink alcohol because I take to many medicines but I do like a glass of Tesco Pink Lemonade and like IIona says "a little what you fancy is good for you". Glad you had a good chat with Rachel. Hazel c uk 🌈🌈🌈
ReplyDeleteAlcohol disagrees with so many medicines
DeleteWe had champagne yesterday (birthday), but I usually go for weeks without a drink, and then it's just the one. (You didn't say how many of the cans you drank though!)
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday. I've only ever had champagne at a wedding - it was OK but not amazing
DeleteSue this made me smile. Why is it when we live alone we feel guilty drinking? Sometimes in the evening, if I feel like it, I have a sherry while watching TV or reading. My son is always horrified!
ReplyDeleteNo guilt here and neither should you - a sherry is food rather than drink anyway!
DeleteI do love a nice cider on a hot day, and no you are not on the slippery slope ... yet ;-)
ReplyDeleteIf you fancy a cider that is more like a fruity drink, try the new Strongbow Rose. I put off trying this newest one as I really don't like flavoured ciders or rose wines, but I caved last weekend and bought a bottle, it's just a nice refreshing drink and I will be having it again, and we can slide down the slippery slope together ... weeeeeeeee!!
At least you won't fall downstairs after all those ciders in your new Home-for-a-year!
DeleteEnjoy, cider is lovely with pork too.
ReplyDeleteHaven't eaten Pork for years, although I do like Ham
DeleteI hope I did not drive you to drink! It was lovely to see you yesterday and I look forward to next month when we see each other again. x
ReplyDeleteNo you definitely didn't drive me to drink! I wouldn't even have been going through the beer aisle except I went back to the deli to get some cooked meat "scraps" to have with chips for my tea and for lunch sandwich today.
DeleteNot in a bottle. Tastes of metal.
ReplyDeleteThe bottled was more expensive!
DeleteI think I've already slipped down the slope. Hic!
ReplyDeleteOoops - hope you find a way up!!
DeleteIn the US, cider is usually fresh pressed and non-alcohlic. I use it in Fall cooking, esp casseroles w/ squash and rice.
ReplyDeleteBooks: cosy mystery series/ crime/ take place in Suffolk, by Clare Chase. Light reading and obscure plots but it is always fun to read stories set in one's home locale, I think. [hence mention to you]. Cozy* Blogger wouldn't let me correct spelling.
Cider here can be VERY alcoholic or just fizzy pop.
DeleteI checked up on that author. One book is called Murder at Apple Tree Cottage. We used to live in a house with that name back in the 80's!
We visited a Cider Farm in Vermont once, that was where I learnt that in the USA "cider" is just apple juice, and the alcoholic stuff is called "hard cider"
DeleteThey do say that a little of what you fancy does you good.
ReplyDeleteI should really stick to drinking chocolate - it's much safer
DeleteI think you are safe! You should enjoy it as the rare treat that it is for you! I love that you and Rachel can get together. I wish I could join you but the distance is a bit much!
ReplyDeleteIt's really good to meet up with Rachel . The cafe at Morrisons supermarket in Diss is halfway between us so works very well
DeleteI would love it if you could join us Bonnie.
DeleteThat would be a fun! It's only a bit over 4000 miles and an ocean! My thoughts are with you both at least.
DeleteI am already at the bottom of that slope so if you crash land I can cushion your fall.
ReplyDeleteThat had me laughing so hard I nearly sprayed out my coffee! LOL
DeleteBrilliant comment - thank you. :-)
DeleteIt;s nice to treat yourself once in a while. Cider can be quite potent though. I recall a work Christmas party some years ago involving two cans of Diamond White. I very foolishly did my weekly shop straight afterwards and ended up purchasing a large fluffy pink pig from Asda for no discernible reason. I still have it
ReplyDeleteLoved this comment. a good thing I was at home after my can!
DeleteHa ha I think you'll be ok with an occasional treat. ;)
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for your lovely blog. Hubby and I had really wanted to travel to the UK this year for our anniversary (we live in Canada), but that's not going to happen! Your blog gives me a beautiful little taste of the UK from my own sofa. It is a real comfort, as your many readers would surely agree. Heartfelt thanks!
Thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope you can get over here for a visit next year......hopefully things will be back to normal - fingers and everything else crossed
DeleteOh Sue, you are most definitely on that slippery slope - haha, NOT!
ReplyDeleteThe occasional little drink didn't do anyone any harm (and sometimes does a lot of good for our morale). I love cider in a pork chop casserole, with some chopped apples and onions. Yum :)
Not on a slippery slope at all.
ReplyDeleteHere in Canada cider is not alcoholic, however you can buy hard cider which is a bit, but you can't get it in the grocers.
God bless.
Definitely on the slippery slope - to a good night's sleep!! I bet you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI will be climbing back on the wagon as soon as I get home - maybe until Christmas!
xx
Wrong brand. Magnum Irish cider. Wait till you do a long bike ride on a hot day and then get a nice cool cider drink. Once cycled round Isle of Aran (Stoney Isle in Father Ted) on a hot day, horses and carts left me behind on the hills, and by the time I got to the pub that Irish cider was nectar and life saving!
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