I'm not Catholic. But If I were, I still wouldn't give anything up. Life is too short not to eat what you want. Sugar would definitely be the hardest though.

Not giving up anything--never really have. If I had to give up something, I'd struggle to give up pork. Everyday I graze in the kitchen, and the amount of bacon, pork belly, sausage, and ham I consume would hamper most's ability to function

This year i'm giving up coffee - the milk of the kitchen. and alcohol - the medication of the kitchen. As a chef, I find those much easier to give up than french fries.

I gave up giving up years ago for Lent. Raised Catholic I was always tortured by these 40 days and never felt like it made me a better person. Instead now I choose to do something extra. This year I am committed to working out more, our lifestyle can be very unhealthy, and to being more present in my friends lives.

Well, good wine would probably be the hardest to give up--that's like giving up good music. But...since tasting wine is part of my job, I must heed the call of duty. I'll be giving up red meat.

i'm not participating in lent this year - if i did, the toughest food i would temporarily give up would be chocolate. i love chocolate so much that i feel like when i was growing up my mom gave me chocolate as a reward for behaving certain ways...like a puppy learning tricks. :)

I do not and would NEVER participate in any fasting holidays or causes. BUT, if I did I guess the hardest thing to give up would be flour. I don't do the whole no bread thing. No way.

Much to my mother's dismay I don't participate but if I did I think the toughest thing to give up would be strong cheeses...I love Morbiers and Cambazolas!

Much to my mother's dismay I don't participate but if I did I think the toughest thing to give up would be strong cheeses...I love Morbiers and Cambazolas!

Well my doctor has invoked a rather permanent form of Lent involving my high LDL and my fondness for pork belly. He mentioned beef as well but I wont miss burgers or steaks as much as sausage, bacon, salumi, and belly. Pig is god, I mean good.

It would be tough for me and everyone that I work with, if I had to give up coffee. Working early in the morning makes coffee a must for me.

If I were really into the whole Lent thing (and I am not for a lot of reasons...) the toughest thing for me to give up would be eating at Lula in logan square. I know most people give up chocolate or booze or (gasp!) meat, but Lula is the only thing I regularly crave for many reasons. I would have a hard time with pizza or burgers, but I wouldn't long for and miss them the way I would a meal at Lula. I'm getting hungry...

I do not participate in lenten sacrifices (despite my roman catholic upbringing). The most difficult thing to give up would be coffee. I have cut my intake way back by drinking green tea instead but I know that I would be a grumpy and slow moving cook in the kitchen.

It is a great time to offer fish dishes in the restaurant. Wild striped bass, Arctic Char, and whitefish are good sustainable choices. Simple recipes like a fish stew with potatoes and fennel finished with avocado and herbs are perfect for Lent.

I can't give up my glass of wine at the end of the night, sorry Jesus... but wait his blood is made from it anyways so what does he care.

While not participating in Lent whatsoever, I think it would be really tough to give up water. Dehydration would set in quite quickly, and by day three or four, it might become life-threatening.

I'm not Catholic, so no Lent for me. I do temporarily give up alcohol every now and then to stay in shape. It's really tough for me, especially as I'm writing a cocktail book right now...research is hell...but I do love my research.

I would have a hard time giving up eggs and bourbon. Eggs are my favorite way to start the day and bourbon's my favorite way to finish it. I'd have a hard time giving up peanut butter too. In fact, it might be the end of me.

As a joke for Lent, I gave up soda six or seven years ago, and haven't drunk any since. Being Jewish, one is always made to feel guilty if one doesn't eat their food, not finishing all that is put in front of you by your long suffering mother, who spent three weeks cooking this meal, being the cardinal sin. Having said that, any form of salad would be hard to give up because it's what I eat every day.

Coffee! Not going to happen!

I can't possibly imagine a life without frites. With aioli. I mean, what would be the point?

If I had to give up a food that would be hardest it would be sweets. Not that pork or beef or something like that would be hard but I have a major sweet tooth.

The synergy between food and wine takes both to a higher level. I would miss that experience if I had to give it up. Instead of deprevation I try to practice moderation. In many ways it is a constant sacrifice and a harder way to live. It is always hard to say no to delicious.

I'm Italian.....bread and pasta would be the toughest for me to not enjoy for a long period of time.