2008 Woodie Awards
Love on a dime: A guide for college students on a shoestring budget
Cynthia Palumbo, Courtney Savoia, Michael Veneziano, Gabby Picarello, Bridget Colella &Travis Miller
Issue date: 2/8/07 Section: Features
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FLOWERS
Valentine's flowers don't need to cost a fortune. Students can find inexpensive choices, according to Katherine Turner, owner of Flower Barn and Greenhouse.
"For students on a budget, seasonal bouquets and carnations are popular, ranging from $10 to $12.50," she said. Denise Dionysus of Apple Valley Flowers agreed.
"For a student on a budget, a mixed flower bouquet of carnations and mums would be a long-lasting gift," she said. "The cost would be $10 to $15."
These choices also symbolize a relationship that is less serious than true love, however. For that, the traditional choice is clear.
"A dozen red roses is the best gift for a really serious romance," said Turner. The price tag for these is $60. Dionysus quoted a similar price and sentiment.
"Red roses are a sincere gift, representing love and unity."
Between friendship and true love - and for less money - students have other options.
"If a couple was dating but it was not serious, I would still do roses," said Dionysus. "Perhaps a half a dozen of pink, lavender or yellow."
Another option is an assortment of flowers, according to Turner.
"A mixed bouquet of daisies, carnations and maybe a single red rose would be the best gift for someone who doesn't want to promise too much," she said.
DINNER
You can leave it to Cupid to make a perfect match, but when it comes to planning the ideal Valentine's Day dinner, you can't rely on his arrow to point you in the right direction. Cupid will be visiting restaurants in the Poughkeepsie area to provide romantic evenings for all couples to celebrate.
For its 17th consecutive year, the Culinary Institute of America will offer the "Cupid's Return" special for $65 in St. Andrew's Cafe. Prepared by Chef Jonathan Zearfoss, this four-course meal includes selections such as fresh oysters on the half shell, rabbit, venison, and chocolate velvet cake with passion fruit glaze. Zearfoss is one of fewer than 60 Certified Master Chefs in the world.
Valentine's flowers don't need to cost a fortune. Students can find inexpensive choices, according to Katherine Turner, owner of Flower Barn and Greenhouse.
"For students on a budget, seasonal bouquets and carnations are popular, ranging from $10 to $12.50," she said. Denise Dionysus of Apple Valley Flowers agreed.
"For a student on a budget, a mixed flower bouquet of carnations and mums would be a long-lasting gift," she said. "The cost would be $10 to $15."
These choices also symbolize a relationship that is less serious than true love, however. For that, the traditional choice is clear.
"A dozen red roses is the best gift for a really serious romance," said Turner. The price tag for these is $60. Dionysus quoted a similar price and sentiment.
"Red roses are a sincere gift, representing love and unity."
Between friendship and true love - and for less money - students have other options.
"If a couple was dating but it was not serious, I would still do roses," said Dionysus. "Perhaps a half a dozen of pink, lavender or yellow."
Another option is an assortment of flowers, according to Turner.
"A mixed bouquet of daisies, carnations and maybe a single red rose would be the best gift for someone who doesn't want to promise too much," she said.
DINNER
You can leave it to Cupid to make a perfect match, but when it comes to planning the ideal Valentine's Day dinner, you can't rely on his arrow to point you in the right direction. Cupid will be visiting restaurants in the Poughkeepsie area to provide romantic evenings for all couples to celebrate.
For its 17th consecutive year, the Culinary Institute of America will offer the "Cupid's Return" special for $65 in St. Andrew's Cafe. Prepared by Chef Jonathan Zearfoss, this four-course meal includes selections such as fresh oysters on the half shell, rabbit, venison, and chocolate velvet cake with passion fruit glaze. Zearfoss is one of fewer than 60 Certified Master Chefs in the world.
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