There is a hint of spring in the air--at least the temperatures are above freezing and our driveway is clear for the first time in many weeks. The last golf game was played at our neighborhood club on November 17, 2010--a record spell. We rarely have snow on the ground without a thaw for this long.
How to make the time pass? One of the pleasure of life, of course, is a glass of wine with a bite of cheese, a fire, a good book, a good friend. Some of us are still maintaining the post-new year food modification regime, with success I might add. Wine is that little gift of the grape that often is cut out of diets due to calories (about 100 per four (4) ounces or 4 PointsPlus for the same amount if you are a Weight Watcher (who isn't?). This is a scant half glassful for a standard kitchen wine glass.
A solution that works for me is dilution with sparkling water. I can tolerate with grace one (1) ounce of wine and three (3) ounces of sparkling water or club soda with ease. See photo. It looks like you are having something, with some flavor and color, that definitely raises the spirit. If you prefer something non-alcoholic, do the same with cranberry juice or your favorite.
Before you laugh, give it a try. I've long preferred to eat my calories rather than drink them, but this isn't a bad trade off. Especially now since I can't eat so much either.
Make exceptions for rare vintages, your wedding, or other special occasions. But for the routine evening this substitute passes muster for many.
Stay tuned---
Homemade crackers and thin flat breads to follow--mostly made with ground chick-pea flours and meals.
KGC
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