About that cup…
July 4th, 2009
I’m actually taking a little time this weekend to sit (you’ll possibly notice we’re not open today, the 4th of July, much to the chagrin of our loyal followers!) We didn’t even participate in the Hollyhock parade as we often do. Tonight and tomorrow we’ll enjoy some time with friends and family chatting, eating and drinking. Meanwhile I’m catching up on a few things I try to read each week (I’m just procrastinating from the house chores!)
Earlier today at a brunch I was served my mimosa in a GLASS (thank you friends!) and I was thinking about those darned plastic cups that often rear their ugly heads at parties. I’m always thankful when I get a glass vs. a plastic cup. Because secretly (or not so secretly?) I’m a glass snob.
I know most people in the world say it doesn’t matter if they drink coffee from styrofoam. It matters to me. Tea cannot be consumed from a metal cup. Water has to be cold and in a clear glass with ice. Am I generally a picky person? Not really. But somehow this glass thing matters. Wine? Mimosa? Real glass. Nice glass is best.
So I was inspired to share this blog post I just read about the virtues of picnics and parties and using real glass. And she has a point! Actually several. I agree wholeheartedly that the rule of thumb in picking glasses should be that you have a small set of great glasses – one size fits all for me, I have a larger tulip stem that I use for whites and reds and pinks and sometimes even bubbles. I also like her rule of thumb that a good glass should cost about what your average bottle of wine costs. We have glasses that are $5, we have glasses that are $8 and we charge around $13 for our nice Schott Zwiesel glasses. It’s nice that you can spend only this much and get something really amazing. Titanium strengthened, sharp clarity and dishwasher safe. The shapes are fun and the wine always tastes great. This is something to consider investing in if you don’t have them!
Don’t you agree?
