I do a lot of cruising and see sober folks choose to disregard the clear signage that some of the desserts on the menu are alcohol laced. I have the slogan “Live and Let Live” deeply imbedded in my program and say nothing. Personally, I know I can’t screw with alcohol in any shape or form no matter how cute it looks. A teaspoon can lead to a tablespoon, and then before you know it, why not a shot.
The National Council on Alcoholism, and Drug Dependence survey found that many believe alcohol used in recipes burns off in the cooking process. Federal government research acutally has shown that depending on the alcohol type and the cooking method used, anywhere from 5 to 85% of the alcohol used in recipes remains in the dish after cooking.
I don’t buy Dijon mustard made with white wine. I don’t know how many ham and cheese sandwiches with this mustard will set off a physical compulsion or mental obsession that will lead to a drink, but I don’t want to find out. After the physical house cleaning, it’s the mental, spiritual and emotional housecleaning that needs daily attention. Sobriety is like a head of lettuce, it’s perishable. It’s only what you do today that counts.