Ant - a thought about vodka

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:12 pm

Hi Ant,

I saw in a post that you sometimes drink vodka. Are you aware that most vodkas are made from grains but that there are some made from potatoes? I found a potato vodka made in Poland. Would be happy to share the brand if you are interested.

Love,

Polly

Dee · Post by **Dee** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:48 pm

If I have a cocktail, I use Absolut Vodka and have no problems.
I purchased a sulfite free wine at Whole Foods made by Orleans Hill. It's a Zinfandel.
Guess I'm saving it for special occasion.

Love
Dee

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:54 pm

Dee,

The main ingredient in Absolut vodka is wheat. And it gives you no problem? That's awesome! I notice that you don't list any food intolerances under your avatar. Does this mean that you can eat gluten?

Love,

Polly

Dee · Post by **Dee** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:08 pm

Here's what I received.
Here is an official response Absolute and its good news:

Dear Denise,

Thanks for your email and your interest in ABSOLUT VODKA.

The ingredients for the production of ABSOLUT VODKA are grain (winter wheat),
sweetening enzymes (in the mashing process), yeast and water from our own well.
It does not contain any gluten as it is removed in the production process. For
the production of flavored vodka, only natural ingredients from berries, fruits
and spices are used.

Best regards,

Ã…sa Edlind
Assistant
Marketing
No Polly, I don't eat any gluten, dairy or soy..
I just haven't put it under my avatar.....
I'm still on some Entocort and plan on staying on it, plus the diet, because I have finally gotten myself up, ( I hope I don't jinx myself) to 130 pounds!!!! LOL!!!!!

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:48 pm

Dee!

Well, I'll be.............I learn something new everyday on this Board. Thanks for being one of my "teachers". This is good news! I paid a fortune for that Polish potato vodka, LOL!

Love,

Polly

Dee · Post by **Dee** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:53 pm

I know there are other potato based vodka's but the brand names don't come to mind, since I can have a fifth sitting here for months & months and then decide to have a cocktail! :-)
I'll check those out & report back...

Love
Dee

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:45 pm

I drink vodka and have never had a problem, which is a good thing since I gave up my beloved wine.

Cheers!

Mary Beth

ant · Post by **ant** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:23 pm

Yup, I thought the distilling process got rid of the bad part. Same goes for Scotch Whisky (unless they add stuff afterward).

Cheers! Ant

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:13 pm

Dee

Congratulations on getting to 130 lbs. Wowy wow wow that was a hughe landmark for me. I still hover around low weight but still feel that it is better than to much weight.

I can rember steping on the scale and seeing 132 lbs and going WOW dude you are doing something right and all with healthy foods .

Makes me laugh that such small steps can bring such great joy

Love

Matthew

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:49 am

Yes, Dee, congrats on the weight gain! Now I am realizing how long it has been since you were worried about your low weight. Great news!

Love,

Polly

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:40 pm

well for me tis a BLACK RUSSIAN!!!!! the best drink that loosens ya up and gets rid of all inhibitations!!!---to a POINT that is!!!!

but-alas my drinking dayz have long been over~~~~~

:coffee2:

straight up----

Barbara