I hardly drink anyway, so this is not something I consider a challenge. But it does remind me of all of the religiously observant people who regularly give up alcohol for Lent. That actually goes on for longer than a month, and it has been going on for years.
I first heard of dry January 33 years ago. I had met some friends after work in San Francisco, when two members of our group said they were doing dry January. Bars and restaurants didn’t have much to offer back in 1991 besides sodas/mixers, juices, and coffee/tea. Oh, maybe a Shirley Temple. That was about it. It’s impressive, and fascinating, to see how the hospitality industry has evolved.
I hardly drink anyway, so this is not something I consider a challenge. But it does remind me of all of the religiously observant people who regularly give up alcohol for Lent. That actually goes on for longer than a month, and it has been going on for years.
I first gave up alcohol for Lent. I know people who give themselves an exemption for St. Patrick’s Day.
I first heard of dry January 33 years ago. I had met some friends after work in San Francisco, when two members of our group said they were doing dry January. Bars and restaurants didn’t have much to offer back in 1991 besides sodas/mixers, juices, and coffee/tea. Oh, maybe a Shirley Temple. That was about it. It’s impressive, and fascinating, to see how the hospitality industry has evolved.
The selections and the recipes get more and more extensive.