The only thing good about today not being Friday…

by Miss Britt on March 12, 2009

…is the fact that I still have one more day to clean up this house and get some food before I have to host a potluck/game night I agreed to months ago.

I’m thinking I’m going to just throw everything in the bathtub and slide the shower door shut. (Unless you’re planning on coming to my house soon, in which case, I would never do that. And it is RUDE to open up people’s closed shower doors, by the way.)

And if you’re providing SHELTER and GAMES – shouldn’t you be exempt from contributing food? Or at least only be responsible for booze – which I do, sadly, have loads of?

Who the hell still does potlucks besides churches?!?

And what does it say about me that I have nothing to make for dinner but all of the ingredients for a homemade, low-carb fabulous margarita? I mean, besides the fact that I am obviously a wonderful mother.

You know what, don’t answer that.

Besides, you wouldn’t think it was so bad if you’d ever had one of those margaritas. I’m just sayin’.

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You know what, let’s not think about dirty clothes and groceries today. Let’s focus on getting my mom and Becky to buy an awesome pair of Enzo Angiolini shoes.

Everyone tell them that every women should own a pair of heels, OK?

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  1. avitable March 11, 2009 11:28 pm

    Margaritas have limes and salt, so I think that totally counts as a food.

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  2. Nakia March 12, 2009 12:13 am

    Limes are on the food pyramid, so they count.

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  3. SingleParentDad March 12, 2009 5:52 am

    Alcohol is a food group, and in chips and chocolate and you have three.

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  4. Bubblewench March 12, 2009 6:44 am

    Nice shoes! I’d fall on my ass.

    We do game night/diner with our friends every few weeks, and how it works is the host has to come up with the booze and a ‘new’ or ‘new to us’ cocktail and snacks only. Everyone else brings a dish for dinner.

    If you have Wii, and play games that way, get the Price is Right, it is SO MUCH fun with a group of people.

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  5. hello haha narf March 12, 2009 7:01 am

    i fucking LOVE game night. well, cards and board games, not fucking all video games (i know, bad internet girl, but watching other people play always eventually makes me queasy).

    if you told people that they it was potluck and that they had to bring food then you are off the hook. if not, chips and salsa cures all. (yes, it does. i had nothing but chips and salsa for dinner last night and i am happy.) for the record, fucking EVERY one still does potlucks. coz they are easy. and considerate for the host. don’t hate.

    why have you never made me a margarita? don’t you love me?

    i had better not be the becky that you think needs those high heels.
    :)

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  6. Mindee March 12, 2009 7:57 am

    I love potluck. You either get a great dinner or a fabulous story.

    I know – you don’t visit my blog. You’re a busy. I’m not hurt by that. Much. But if you DID visit my blog you would find a recipe for tortilla soup on this page:
    http://www.ourfrontdoor.us/page3/files/tag-soup.html
    for which you just throw everything in a crock pot and then go about your business for eight hours.

    Don’t have a crock-pot? Then try the chopped salad here:
    http://www.ourfrontdoor.us/page3/files/tag-salad.html
    It requires a lot of, er, chopping but absolutely no cooking. And it’s very Florida-ish

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  7. Mindee March 12, 2009 7:58 am

    I meant “you’re a busy woman.”

    I should try that whole proofreading thing sometim.

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  8. FyreGoddess March 12, 2009 8:21 am

    I know tons of people who throw potluck parties. In fact, I know very few people who don’t and most of those are birthday or holiday parties.

    Potluck means that there will always be something that every single guest can eat, regardless of food restrictions, since they probably bought something that fits their criteria. It also means that, depending on how many people come and how hungry they are, you may not have to cook for several days. (Most people don’t bring their food home, but retrieve whatever dishes some time later).

    In terms of contributing, I don’t think you should have to *cook*, but maybe make sure there’s some light fare. No one wants to be the first guest to put food down, so consider a fruit salad, a regular salad or even just chips and dip or cheese and crackers. Something to make the food table not look bare. It doesn’t have to be filling :-)

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  9. steen March 12, 2009 8:29 am

    Dude. How could you mention a homemade, low-carb fabulous margarita and NOT give the recipe?? That’s just cruel.

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  10. Poppy March 12, 2009 8:42 am

    You are hysterical today, thank you for the laughs.

    Every woman who cares to should own heels *and* stiletto boots. Guaranteed to get you laid.

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  11. Sybil Law March 12, 2009 8:44 am

    So now I’m hungry, thirsty, wishing for Friday AND lusting over new shoes.
    Thanks.
    On the other hand, a potluck/ game night sounds great! I have a great recipe for chicken cacciatore in the crockpot – super, super easy. Seriously.

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  12. Crys March 12, 2009 9:19 am

    i love Enzos. and yes! heels are imperative.

    as are margaritas.

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  13. NYCWD March 12, 2009 9:39 am

    I think shelter, games, and alcohol qualifies as all conditions being met… 4 LIFE!!!

    Margaritas can be low carb? Is that with or without alcohol???

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  14. Turnbaby March 12, 2009 9:40 am

    Before I ‘lost’ them in the divorce when we did our monthly poker club it was always a type of potluck. The hosting couple set the theme and provided the main dish and everybody else brought the salads, sides, appetizers and desserts. We’d vary that sometimes –for instance having everyone bring their favorite appetizer works quite well.

    And yes it IS rude to look in closets and showers;-)

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  15. Cortni March 12, 2009 10:35 am

    I convinced my mom to buy this AWESOME pair of red heels under that very same premise. When I asked her if she owned a pair and she answered “no” as if I had asked her if she is wearing a thong (that is a ‘gaspy’ NO incase anyone didn’t get that) I quickly said “EVERY woman needs a pair of red heels.” She is so glad she listened to me, as will your mom and Becky as Angiolinis are fabulous!

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  16. perpstu March 12, 2009 10:36 am

    In my world, margaritas are their own food group and I always shove my shit in a room and slam the door so guests don’t see my mess. Excuse me for a minute…I have a sudden urge to go shoe shopping!

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  17. Britt March 12, 2009 11:22 am

    Um, could you share said Margarita recipe please???

    I would be forever grateful.

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  18. Faiqa March 12, 2009 11:36 am

    “Who does potlucks aside from churches?” Mmmmhmmm. Exactly.

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  19. Little Miss Sunshine State March 12, 2009 11:37 am

    In these days of Economy Not So Hot, Potluck dinners are hip again. People can entertain without spending a load of money.

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  20. Indigo March 12, 2009 12:35 pm

    There are two sides of potluck, the good is that if there is nothing else there that you like you’ve always got what you brought. The bad is what if there is nothing else there that you like??

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  21. KiwiJess March 12, 2009 1:36 pm

    OK- i went through this just last friday when i hosted game night. and when it comes down to it, game night is just mandatory fun that i’m too fucking busy for. so if you’re friends are really your friends, they won’t look in your shower and understand that al you need is alchol- not food. you get drunk faster that way anyway…

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  22. brittany March 12, 2009 3:28 pm

    Heck no, you are hosting, making booze, I say you get a waiver for food. Plus, you could always serve the margis frozen, and then it’s heartier…like a slim fast shake.

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  23. Donna March 12, 2009 5:38 pm

    All of those shoes are beautiful! You know when I lived in Louisiana and was part of my Bunco group, we all had to contribute money. It was one of my favorite parts to cook when it was my turn. If you need food ideas, I have my old Bunco ones. I was all about quick easy and painless! Ahhh I miss those days! I say go for the shower idea.

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  24. Tonz March 12, 2009 5:50 pm

    Oooh…how do you make the low-carb fabulous margarita???

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  25. mare March 13, 2009 1:00 pm

    Enzo! My fav footwear…thanks

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  26. Lynda March 13, 2009 2:57 pm

    You could buy tortilla chips and 7 layer bean dip and call it a meal.

    Of course, it’s Friday now….

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  27. Courtney March 13, 2009 11:14 pm

    Every woman should own a pair of heels. That said, I have many pairs and rarely wear them. I should work on that.

    I hate cleaning house. It’s why I bought furniture that has tons of drawers. Lots of places to stash my excess stuff. Well, I had lots of places until I had a baby and the toys that came with said child.

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  28. whall March 14, 2009 10:59 am

    Ok, it’s Saturday. I’ve been waiting all week to comment and ask how it went.

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    March 14th, 2009 at 11:49 am

    @whall, It was actually really fun! Thanks for asking. :-)

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