Regarding my recent post on free things to do and experience, I remind myself of a lovely hostel I stayed at in Hervey Bay that kindly served free wine and cheese…
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…TeLePoRtInG bAcK tO AuGuSt…
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What kind of sick individual would not take part in this?
Sadly, the reality was everyone took part and I only had one glass and a couple of slices of cheese. But I’m in a hostel so I can’t complain, it was a nice gesture and a good ice breaker with the other backpackers.
I’m starting to appreciate these little things the more I visit hostels, and the more my bank balance plummets.
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…BaCk To NoVeMbEr...
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I had a bunch of ‘what would you rather?’ debates with a colleague today, you know the ones in which you have to sacrifice one thing or another for the rest of your life. They are never easy.
So I wonder, would you be able to give up in favour of the other:
Cheese, or chocolate?
With ever increasing dietary options I guess vegans can answer this too.
For me, this is a true dilemma. As a kid it would have been chocolate hands down, and I still have a huge sweet tooth. However as I am heading dangerously close to my 30’s, the first thing I look for at a party is the cheese board. And I worry that my older self will hate me if I don’t choose cheese. It could be a wise investment.
Could I really live without pizza? Or sacrifice chocolate milkshake on a hot summers day? This makes me uncomfortable to think about.
I think I may have to sacrifice cheese, even if my future self hates me for it.
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Great shark drawing on the chalk board too. 🙂
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Not bad is it! 🙂
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My in-laws used to host wine & cheese parties all the time. I miss those times.
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That sounds fantastic. When I’m at a party I’ve started to look for the cheese platter 😂
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It makes for a great party, & the hosts aren’t stuck in a kitchen.
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The former graduate student in me always welcomes signs like that!
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Haha, never decline such an offer, ever! :p
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The only hostels in the United States that I know who do that are the two hostels in Philadelphia and possibly the one in Nashville . A lot of the hostels in the United States are alcohol free so you don’t see wine and cheese get togethers that often.
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I have only ever stayed in hostels in Australia, and I have realised that some accept alcohol and some don’t. Quite a lot of the hostels that do accept drink have banned ‘goon’ which is boxed wine that is very cheap to buy and I guess causes a lot of problems. However, it never seems to be so strict and these get brought in anyway with a decent amount of stealth!
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Goon! Ha ha
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Haha, I’ve have taken a lengthy break from goon, and I have no regrets whatsoever!
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That was nicely brought out….
Also read mine…
https://auntknow.com/benefits-of-drinking-alcohol/
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Omg… the thought of giving up chocolate for cheese, or vice versa, scares me! Lol!
But I would have to choose cheese! I mean .. you can do so much with cheese (pizzas, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches). Not to mention, I don’t have to worry about rotting my teeth out. Lol 😁
Awesome post!
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This is true, I’m starting to regret my decision already 😂
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Lol! 😂
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Absolutely! And if you live in France, you have all the kinds of cheese you want ! You will never be bored.
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France knows good cheese!
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No, no, no. Cheese for me.
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I feel you are on the winning side here… xD
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Yeah:)
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As a child it would have been a much harder pick. Nowadays I would pick cheese and give up chocolate.
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After seeing all of these comments it really is making me want to change my decision. The cheese community is too big! Haha
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I could never give up cheese!!! Now, if you’d said “donuts vs. cheese,” that would be harder…
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Have you ever had a donut filled with cheese? I haven’t, not sure if it’s a thing however it would certainly be interesting!
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Only cream cheese… and I plan to keep it that way. Two rights CAN make a wrong!
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Haha
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I would have said keep chocolate because I have little to do with cheese. (I’m thinking in eating them separately from any other food.) Bit I could not live with myself if I couldn’t have the occasional grilled cheese sandwich. It’s one of my very favorite things in life.
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You’re one of the first to say chocolate! It is nice to see fans out there 🙂 However a grilled cheese sandwich is heavenly…
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I could never give up cheese! especially after visiting Italy and eating their mozzarella😍
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You’re not alone in that either 😀 and I can imagine you tried some amazing food in Italy!
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Yum…and chocolate cheesecake…yum…
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The best of both worlds!
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Definitely gonna sacrifice cheese (although it’s a hard choice because … pizza. Pasta. Oh god what about cheesy garlic bread?😭)
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The more you think about it, the harder it gets right? It’s not easy!
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At first, I was hands down keeping chocolate but then I thought about life without cheese and I think my mind exploded judging by the smoke rolling from my ears as I try to think about this.
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Haha, crystalsandcurls above said the same thing. It gets harder to decide the more you think of what cheese can be combined with!
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I would definitely give up chocolate over cheese based on how frequently I eat each one. Obviously if someone put chocolate in front of me I wouldn’t refuse, but day to day it’s just not something I really buy often. And when I do, I am one of those people that will just have one square and then forget about the bar for another week. Cheese, on the other hand … yuuuum.
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Totally get this, thinking about it I am actually the same. I thought I prefer chocolate but day to day I eat more cheese. I don’t buy chocolate often and I have been actively trying to avoid it as much as I can. I need a health kick.
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Cheese is very versatile, too, and makes quite a filling part of a meal, whereas chocolate appears to bore a hole in my stomach and make me want more! A case in point was last night when I thought I would have just one of the leftover Hallowe’en treats and ended up having six. And this wasn’t even good quality chocolate! It was mass-produced trash only good enough for strangers’ kids! 😆
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I am a nightmare for having too much chocolate. It is true that it is very moreish and I can easily have a whole block before I am full. Terrible!
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What a true dilemma… I eat a small piece of dark chocolate almost everyday so I would say I eat it more often than cheese, but I use cheese in so many recipes and never have pasta without it. If I absolutely had to choose I would probably give up chocolate and just try to find some other sweet to take its place.
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I love adding dark chocolate to a pan of chili, however I also love throwing grated cheese on top. Regarding this meal, I would sacrifice the chocolate more. But yes, a true dilemma for sure!
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I would certainly keep the cheese, as long as there is wine!
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Oh wine is a must with cheese!
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Chocolate win
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A rarity here! I am pleased chocolate is getting recognition 🙂
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Cheese and chocolate both, life will not be the same without either of the two
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I do feel it is too hard to choose. I am just pleased this isn’t a realistic scenario!
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really. you included brown food and yellow food but no white food. this is very bad
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Why is this very bad?
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I meant purple tood. I love grapes. They should be on this list too.
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