Dry January? Veganuary? How’s it going?

DH & I are trying for a "dry January". This is the first time weve attempted this, though we've had a "drier January" in previous years. So far we've managed this, and it's not been as hard as I thought it might be. (I do love an early evening G&T, but not every day.) We took all the wine in the house (six hottles) and taped it up in a box. Gin & whisky bottles are shoved right back in a cupboard where it's hard to reach. So far, so good! I do think it easier when two of you do this together.

Skweek1 - I use Rice Dream Organic. Good ingredients and I like the taste in coffee.

I think soy milk is the best for coffee, makes an acceptable latte or cappuccino. Like everything, you soon get used to it, and it becomes a preference. I've found a good vegan range in Sainsbury's, lovely chocolate ices!

I really don't like meat, quite apart from the ethical issues (sign at least 3 on-line petitions most days) and for many years have been a bit of a flexitarian following a vegetarian period in the 70s, which slipped a bit over the years because of the nuisance of cooking for me and my menfolk, both dedicated carnivores. When I heard about Veganuary, thought it was a really good starting point and really thriving on my new diet. Have just bought my own pots and pans, so really getting there. My only 2 sticky problems are that I've always used honey as a sweetener, which is not seen as vegan, and that I can't find a milk that makes coffee palatable - goat's milk has always been my favourite and to date haven't found a plant alternative that works. So far tried oats, hazel nut, almond, soy and although quite like them all (hazel nut above all), still don't solve the coffee problem!

Don't understand the need for either - in any case, I tend to be moderate in my use of alcohol and meat. If it floats your boat, go ahead.
If I did do something like that, it would prabably be May, as my birthday is out of the way, and the new spring vegetables are delicious!

Suzied., Megram, I agree. I always overbuy on biscuits and sweets at Christmas expecting to share them out with the younger members of the family. Never happens so, like you, munching my way through the excess. 'Dry' has been forced upon me as on antibiotics. Think March would be a better month. Still, have to admire the stamina of those who manage both.

Well done! Personally though, I don't think January is the best time to start anything new or give anything up! It's too cold, dark and miserable so I take any pleasure where I can!