Pairing Wine and Convenience Foods

Whichever type you're chowing down on tonight—the Original, SpongeBob SquarePants-shaped noodles, or the new Cheddar Explosion—serve a tall glass of milk for the kids and an inexpensive Chardonnay for yourself. The 2008 Down Under Chardonnay (Australia, $4) is the Aussie version of Two Buck Chuck, produced on a massive scale (not unlike the mac and cheese) by the Bronco Wine Company. Shipped in an environmentally-friendly lightweight bottle, this wine is bright, fresh, and highly drinkable for the price.