Category Archives: Gluten-free/Corn-free Alcohol

Chopin Vodka is Gluten Free and Corn Free

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Karen

We would think Vodka is distilled from potatoes, but there are actually very few vodkas these days that are potato-based. Don’t listen to your bartender, because I’ve had several whom said that only top shelf vodkas such as Belvedere and … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Gluten Free Sake (also Corn Free)

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Karen

Since sake is pretty save for those in search of sans-gluten spirits, it’s time to ramp up your sake chops and head to more sophisticated enjoyments. Find local gluten free sake tasting events when the tour hits your town: http://www.joyofsake.com/ Corkage … Continue reading →

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Is Sake Gluten Free?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Karen

Sake is rice-based, and the process is all gluten-free, and corn-free. Rice is polished to remove oils and protein, then it is boiled and koji mold is introduced to activate the fermentation process. Water, yeast, and lactic acid are added … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free and corn-free alcohol

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Karen

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Looking for gluten-free and corn-free alcohol to celebrate? Tired of your favorite wine or potato-based vodka?  Try a premium brand 100 % Blue Agave Tequila and avoid the mixto (blended) tequilas, which can be combined with … Continue reading →

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Beretta: Gluten-Free Italian in San Francisco

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Karen

Beretta has been one of my favorite San Francisco spots, even before I developed my food allergies.  Great location in the Mission, good food, unique drinks,  reasonable prices and a friendly staff.  Now that my restaurant dining options are a … Continue reading →

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kanpai!

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Karen

In addition to wine, my next favorite gluten free, wheat free and corn free beverage of choice is sake, especially nigori unfiltered sake. Ever wonder how sake is made? Read on… Sake is produced by the multiple parallel fermentation of … Continue reading →

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Gluten free, corn free vodka? Anyone?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Karen

I am still on the quest for corn and wheat free vodka. No, I’m not an alkie; but I would like to mix it up a bit from time to time, now that the spring/summer entertaining season is here. After … Continue reading →

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Vodka = Corn

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Karen

Since having to religiously check labels on everything I ingest is still a relatively new process for me, I erroneously decided to order a Bloody Mary last weekend while golfing with my husband.  Since Bud Light is not a wheat-free … Continue reading →

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