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Food that keeps well AND champagne
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Update : we'll be doing dessert then instead of dinner!
Basically I had a simple plan to surprise a girl with some dinner.
I've done this before and it was a damn good success. I was practically stumbling over jealous girls at work.
But this time is quite different. I'll be doing it at another school.
And she'll be at a football game till 11:30 at night. And I'm using a friends kitchen and would like to start cooking immediately (IE about 7). So is there any food that will keep well and can be enjoyed at room temp?
I could heat it up, but I'm looking for a kitchen that'll be a little closer to make this a possibility - and right now is not (I should have an update tonight about having a closer one actually).
Also I wanted to bring some champagne!
Now, I've never bought it before but had some delicious stuff every so often. One was at a new years party and every damn person had their own bottle so I assume it was pretty cheap stuff.
We're both college kids and there's no way we have great taste on the stuff. What can a cheap bottle run me? Do I want the cheapest? Just a step up, two steps? Enlighten me.
Basically I had a simple plan to surprise a girl with some dinner.
I've done this before and it was a damn good success. I was practically stumbling over jealous girls at work.
But this time is quite different. I'll be doing it at another school.
And she'll be at a football game till 11:30 at night. And I'm using a friends kitchen and would like to start cooking immediately (IE about 7). So is there any food that will keep well and can be enjoyed at room temp?
I could heat it up, but I'm looking for a kitchen that'll be a little closer to make this a possibility - and right now is not (I should have an update tonight about having a closer one actually).
Also I wanted to bring some champagne!
Now, I've never bought it before but had some delicious stuff every so often. One was at a new years party and every damn person had their own bottle so I assume it was pretty cheap stuff.
We're both college kids and there's no way we have great taste on the stuff. What can a cheap bottle run me? Do I want the cheapest? Just a step up, two steps? Enlighten me.
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Also, what you think is delicious for champagne may be repellent for someone who actually drinks champagne. A lot of people will simply get some cheap, sugary thing because it's palatable, and the sweetness and bubbles reminds them more of an alcoholic soda. What does "delicious" mean to you?
I would not leave food (especially potato salad) out for 3~4 hours unless you want that girl to be in the bathroom all night craping her guts out.
So basically I want some food that'll sit well and hopefully not slide around in a picnic basket (so like, no spaghetti and stuff like that, maybe a chicken breast or something?)
But I'll be able to heat it up to the proper temperature moments before.
As for the champagne, that sugary bubbly sounds fine. Like I said I'm pretty sure we've both only had it once or twice and been already drunk. It's almost just that cliche I want to be there. :P
First actual champagne is only made in France. And it will cost significantly more than its American/Australian counterparts. There is a trade regulation that it can only be called champagne if it comes from that region of France and has some other special things along with it. However do not be discouraged. Most people dont know this and there are plenty of great sparkling wines (read champagne not made in France) That are not too expensive. If you want to go the real route and get some no fooling champagne expect to pay in the region of 30-40$ a bottle for the cheap stuff. If you want to go the American route Which I suggest unless you have a pallet for this sort of thing here are some alternatives.
MARTINI & ROSSI ASTI 14.99
This Asti is a fruity sparkling wine made from the finest Moscato Bianco grapes grown in the heart of the prestigious Italian D.O.G.C. area. This sparkling wine is a great partner to fruity desserts, pastry and ice cream. This is the two buck chuck of champagne. Anyone with a good pallet will consider this swill. HOWEVER! do not let this discourage you. If someone has never had champagne before or only on new years this will work fine. It looks and tastes like what people think champagne should. And it is pretty cheap. I have used this on my fair share of non wine drinking coeds and 9 times out of 10 they love it and think its something fancy. This is the frat party champagne.
Moet & Chandon White Star About 40$ a bottle
This one is actually made in France. Moet is a great brand and will serve you well. White Star is a balanced blend of the three wine varieties, revealing a harmonious succession of sensations, a soft maturity, and elegant lines. Has aromas of soft white fruits, like peaches and pears, and hints of nuts. This is the work horse for me. I think it tastes great and I have been drinking wine for a few years now and have more than an immature pallet. If either of you enjoy wine and want to try a more advanced level of champagne grab a bottle of this. When I want to impress I grab one out of the fridge.
Champagne is always served cold, and is best drank at a temperature of around 7 to 9 °C (43 to 48 °F). Often the bottle is chilled in a bucket of ice and water before and after opening. Champagne buckets are made specifically for this purpose, and often have a larger volume than standard wine-cooling buckets (to accommodate the larger bottle, and more water and ice).
ALSO dont pop the cork across the damn room. This looks silly and spills something you just paid 40$ bucks for. Wrap a towel around the bottle and slowly work the cork out. Make sure the bottle isnt shaken or agitated roughly in the process or just like a soda can kablooey
As for food. If she isnt going to be getting out of the game until 1130 that is pretty late to be eating a big meal. You might want to consider making a great dessert. Something you can keep cold in a fridge until its ready to go. Also most champagnes are dessert wines anyway. And they will pair much better. Making her a chocolate confection can be just as rewarding as baking a dinner. And given the time of night it will be served you might want to consider that route. Besides if everything goes according to plan you are not going to want to be messing with dishes and stuff after your done eating anyway
Hmm, and certainly would be a whole lot easier.
Being outside her dorm and we'll be able to eat dessert off one plate, smaller, less to clean, and who doesn't like desert?
Not only that but that first champagne you linked up there apparently works well with deserts.
Well... now I'm looking for a simple dessert to make then gents!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Serves about 12
1 (16-ounce) package white pound cake mix
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (16-ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl on low speed, combine cake mix, 1 egg, butter and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice until crumbly. Press into bottom of 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, remaining 2 eggs, pumpkin, remaining 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice and salt. Mix well. Pour over crust, sprinkle nuts on top.
Bake 30- 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then chill in refrigerator. Cut into bars.
Decorate them with buttercreme frosting of ghosts and spiders and what not for extra effect.
A friend suggested it and it sounds simple enough.
I know a lot of people on the campus and there will be plenty of people to drink 'em up. (Penn State Main, and the Ohio game this weekend!)
I'm more worried about the food, I really want something impressive. @_@
Also anyone with any quick tips?
I was going to just do a tiny table a single candle/rose, and a plain table cloth.
Plus, whats more romantic than a slow dance under the stars?
*Thanks Thanatos!