Did you know that Radio 2's Chris Evans is reading Your News this week on iPM? If you have a sentence of news about you for us, please email: ipm@bbc.co.uk.
In the programme tonight, oh something or other about railways. And Kim Novak. Yes, that Kim Novak. She has agreed to record an interview on the phone with me at 16.30. These things can go wrong so I mustn't promise anything, but it's the only thing that's getting me through the day. And I dare say the thought of being interviewed by me is the only thing that's getting her through the night over there in California.
We'll have more on Scottish independence (listen out for Alex Salmond on Radio 4's The World at One) and did I mention Kim Novak?
ALTERNATIVES TO WINE WITH DINNER
Here are just some of the helpful responses to yesterday's newsletter appeal:
"A nice cup of tea is very good with fish and chips." Owen Jones
"Linking the wine-replacement question with the Scottish referendum question: why not try diet Irn-Bru?" Sandra
"Accompaniments for dinner of lovely, non-sugary, non-alcoholic nature: classy cordials - homemade or bought cordials in elderflower, ginger, rose and similar varieties can be subtle, not too sweet (as long as you don't make them as per the bottle!) and very nice indeed.
Lassie - salty sweet curry accompaniment, far more traditional than wine too!
Homemade iced teas - of black tea, green, brown rice tea, fruity and other varieties. Nice tea, brewed, cooled and served without sweetening is refined, delicious, refreshing and very good indeed. Hot non-milky teas are also excellent - and fresh peppermint tea is traditional with middle eastern meals and very good indeed." Nicola Osborne
"Eddie,
As a youngster my family were in the Salvation Army, and alcohol was frowned upon at all times. Our Sunday dinner 'treat' however, was a glass or two of a leading carbonated water/grape juice drink. Now I'm older I can't stand the stuff, and have instead turned to ginger beer instead." Bob Norfolk
"I don't think water is too bland. Like many things we imbibe, it's an acquired taste, however. I recently discovered it and I now find that my palate is much more finely honed to the tastes of food; my buds are pepped up to the max. Incidentally, my appreciation of water has enhanced my receptiveness to the occasional glass of wine. St. Bernard of Clairvaux"
"Why a good Jug of Real Ale of course with a SG of 3.6 compared to wine averaging 13%. It tastes better and goes further. No contest!!!!" Alan M Bush.
"I think ginger beer is the only thing that gets close." Gillian Oliver (and Louise Keane agrees)
"Unfortunately there just isn't a suitable replacement for wine. However, if you are determined to spoil your meal, drink a non-alcoholic beverage such as Shloer to keep the misery to a minimum." Steph
"Tea and some bread and butter..." George Mears
"Accompaniment for food; my husband suggested mother milk, but he is a crazy Belgian!" Marilyn, Brugge
"As an aperitif (get me) my friend and I have a tonic with lime and find it easy to imagine the gin. We even get a bit tiddly! Mind over matter!" Nora Young
"Tea, surely! Not just for Northerners." Nick Fisher
"Perhaps you could ask Anthony Worrall Thompson whether he could suggest any non-alcoholic alternatives to wine." Callum Thomson
"I'd say a rich,( say 13.5/14% volume,) full bodied Cotes du Rhone. Probably not more than two glasses with dinner, every day... I only have one per day, being female and not weighing more than 57kg... I think that telling people to abstain completely for 2 days per week, isn't helpful... a bit like people who drink nothing all week and then binge on a Friday! What happened to 'moderation'?" Georgette Nicolai in Narbonne, France
"I don't drink wine. Not all that keen on the taste and I have a nasty, albeit delayed reaction to even one glass. I generally drink water with meals, with ice and plenty of lemon, or preferably lime. This is a pleasant accompaniment. Another austerity-conscious choice is a glass of water with a dash of cider vinegar. A refreshing piquant apple flavoured drink. If you want bubbles, you can't beat an elderflower pressé. Since I don't like champagne either, this is what will be served for the toast at my wedding. If you really must have wine - try diluting it with water. A red diluted in Ribena proportions is refreshing without inebriating!" Edna the Formerly Inebriated Woman
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