I don’t follow many (actually any) sports with the exception of one, tennis. My sister introduced me to to the sport a couple of years ago and have been hooked ever since. If you live in New York or are a tennis fan you probably know that the US Open is held here in the city (yes, Queens is part of New York City) at this time every year. It started this past Monday and will continue on for two weeks.
So how is food related to the US Open? Well, like at any event or amusement park, food is overpriced and very expensive at the Open. When you’re hot and thirsty, $5 for a cold bottle of water is necessary but can also feel like money down the drain. I’ve made it a habit of spending no more than $10 to $15 at the Open and I thought I’d share with you what I do.
First of all, I always bring a couple bottles of water and drinks in my bag. I freeze them the night before so that they stay cold throughout the day. This year I decided to make my own beverages instead of buying power drinks. I made a thin smoothie by blending frozen berries with some water. I also made a minty, amateur lemonade by squeezing a couple of lemons, adding sugar and lots of mint. The berry juice was delicious but the lemonade wasn’t spectacular, however both were refreshing.
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