What do Hotdogs and Running Have in Common?
We sure do love nonsense holidays.
The Internet Keeps Giving
Sometimes, when we’re not feeling super creative and there is nothing obvious to talk about, we hit our favorite internet resource: The calendar of fun holidays. This week we celebrated things both Caty and Verity love: Hot dogs and exerting themselves for the betterment of their health (respectively). Are these holidays official? Oh heavens no. Are they verified or from a reliable source? We think you know the answer to that.
There is actually something fun coming up: Belmont Stakes is this Saturday. But it’s not even being raced at Belmont? We have ambiguous feelings about this. Let’s triple crown it with 3 subjects here (omg see what we did there???).
What to Drink with Hot Dogs
Honestly. There is so much to the humble hot dog. It’s snappy. It’s salty. There is wild disagreement in what toppings should be applied to it based on where you reside geographically. To elevate your already elevated meal, the most versatile pairing for your hot-diggity-dog is rosé or something with bubbles. We’re fans of the high/low pairings here at Sipply. Unless you’re eating a Kobe beef dog (is that a thing?), why not get a little fancy with Cava from Catalonia in Spain or Cremant from Burgundy.
What to Drink while Running
Caty really loves to crush a Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde after a not all that long run, but we’ll set that aside so Verity can weigh in on her thing. She has learned the hard way that alcohol and running don’t mix, and may or may not have shotgunned a beer like a boss on mile three of the 2014 Austin marathon and then spent 23 miles in deep regret and a series of porta potties. This guy did it right though. After your run, something crisp and refreshing is in order: try a white wine spritzer! ½ dry white wine (anything without oak) and ½ sparkling water served over ice with mint, citrus wheels, or both if you’re feeling fancy.
What to Drink at a Horse Race
Mint Julep is far too obvious. Sticking with the horse theme, we are obsessed with sparkling wines from the producer Iron Horse just outside of Santa Rosa in California. Their Wedding Cuvee takes the cake with gorgeous raspberry and lemon aromas, and a long, complex finish. Even if your horse is in last place, you will feel like a winner with this bottle. Fun fact: if it’s not just you and the track that smells like Black Beauty but also your wine, it may be faulty! ‘Brett’ (short for brettanomyces) is a yeast that is commonly present in spoiled red wine and smells like a literal horse is in your glass. Some people enjoy a little Brett in their wines, but it’s one of the most common faults out there that warrants you asking for a fresh glass!
Verity’s dog Carl studying up on Caty’s favorite food group.
What’s Up with Sipply
Say hi to our new marketing intern, Eliana Barbosa! Hailing from UBC Sauder with a major in BCom she is hopefully having a fruitful internship while participating in the time honored tradition of tolerating absolute dummy bosses. Follow us on Instagram to check out all the new stuff her and Verity are up to!
Cheers,
The Sipply Team
