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Cooking class conundrum

I need your help. I'm feeling like I've been slightly less (read not at all) social in Dubuque since I moved here. For those of you not in the know, that was 3 years ago June 5-ish. I was never one for much of a social life (again read...mostly not at all), but I feel like it's my duty to get out of my apartment/work and interact with people. Now I get out of my place on weekends in Dubuque a lot, but it's mostly to coffee shops and parks, i.e. places where I am alone.

So after 3 years, I'm going to be good and do something. I've decided that something is to do a cooking class. Me plus cooking? Perfect, right? The local kitchenware/cooking store does classes. And that's where you come in. I can't decide which one to do. I'm thinking I could still get into the one next Thursday. Or there's one coming up May 24.

Next Thursday is Spring Indian Cooking, Thursday May 12th 6p-9p. $35.00 Enjoy the wonderful flavors of Indian cuisine with Sunil.

And my other option: Paella, Tuesday May 24th 6p-9p. $35.00 Paella is a Spanish dish of saffron rice which includes a variety of meats, seafood and vegetables. Menu: Traditional Paella, Vegetable Paella, and Flan.

So blog readers, which is it?? I can't decide. Next Thursday is still before graduation and could be a bit crazy, but less time to wimp out and not go and I do have a thing for Indian food. But I might enjoy it more if I'm not stressed about everything going on if I go to the paella one May 24. Also, I can't say I've ever had paella, but I've been super curious to try it.

Vote (early and often) in the comments.

Comments

  1. Um... I pick both (but mostly Indian food because paella has seafood so you won't be able to make that for me later). Oh, didn't you know its all about me? LOL.

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  2. Oh gawd! Paella is THE BEST. But I also love Indian food (I'm actually going to make a curry tonight, I think)....I'm with Amy, you should do both if it's in your budget!

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  3. Paella is AMAZING. That's my vote. You'll enjoy it more too if you're not as stressed, which it sounds like the Indian night might be.

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  4. Paella. You're doing this for fun, so avoid the pre-graduation stress.

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