The Dinner Party vs. Restaurant Verdict
A few monthly dinner parties ago, I lamented about how expensive the whole process was, and whether it would be cheaper just to go out to eat.
So tonight, I tested that theory.
Instead of planning a menu, shopping, taking a half day off work and cooking an appetizer, main course and dessert, I ordered Mexican food to go. It was so much more enjoyable and relaxing! And also… not any more expensive!
My past two dinner parties have cost about $35, not including ingredients already on hand (i.e., the chicken already in the freezer, milk, eggs, etc.). And trust me, keeping it to $35 involved a lot of planning and strategic menu selection - I’ve had them cost as much as $100 before I got all coupon-crazy.
Tonight’s total restaurant bill for the three of us: $35, including taxes and tip.
Now that, I can deal with.
Photo Credit: Do I Make You Hungry by spcbrass, used under Creative Commons licensing.
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