things i have discovered which i want right away

[rivendellrose]

For health reasons specific to my own weird biochemistry (and also because trying to get pregnant) I've gone totally non-alcohol in addition to already going no-caffeine. Typically this doesn't bother me, but I have learned that I suffer from occasional bouts of "but beer!" or "but wine!" However, when we went to our favorite Indian/Nepalese restaurant last night I was reminded that, oh yeah, non-alcoholic beer is totally a thing, and while it's slightly less complex than real beer I actually find it a totally reasonable substitute.

"Now I just need non-alcoholic red wine," I told The Boy.

"I think Welch's makes that," he replied, because he loves to be annoying sometimes.

But I realized, hey, surely I am not the only person who wants non-alcoholic red wine, right?

And lo, I was correct in my assumption. Non-alcoholic wine is a thing, and while I am unlikely to find a Primitivo (my favorite wine), there is a Cabernet Sauvignon that's pretty well reviewed. Now if I can just find something that tastes like good green tea but is completely caffeine-free, I'll really be set!

Furthermore, in non-beverage news, Cat Valente has a new book coming out next April called Space Opera. It is basically "Eurovision in space" and I want it RIGHT NOW, I cannot WAIT to read this thing.

Comments

[annofowlshire]

I didn't drink much normally, anyway, but I have to admit that I've been looking sadly at mulled wine this season. My usual substitutes have been spiced apple juice (if available), and nice soft drinks like Fentiman's when people are having other stuff and I'm feeling a little left out.

As for green tea substitutes... have you tried nettle tea? It has a fairly "green" flavor to it like the grassier green teas, if not left too long. I've been drinking a really strong "breakfast" rooibos (by Dragonfly teas, not sure if they are in the States) lately to try to substitute my usual addiction to strong black tea.