tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post5736996180176482862..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: What's in your Gin & Tonic? - high fructose corn syrup in tonic waterAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-52956679836614745352010-09-06T20:59:56.311-07:002010-09-06T20:59:56.311-07:00I really like the taste of the Q tonic. It's n...I really like the taste of the Q tonic. It's not nearly as sweet as Schweppes.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-85829101065550832972010-09-06T17:46:55.462-07:002010-09-06T17:46:55.462-07:00I've never had a gin and tonic, even though my...I've never had a gin and tonic, even though my husband keeps promising to make one for me. I've only ever had vodka tonic. I like the sourness of tonic, but usually just go for soda because tonic gets too sweet after awhile. Thanks for the heads up!Monique a.k.a. Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891192731456230615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-44473672930376478272010-09-03T06:31:08.882-07:002010-09-03T06:31:08.882-07:00Nancy,
You're welcome. I should mention that w...Nancy,<br />You're welcome. I should mention that while I find Q delicious, it doesn't taste as sweet as regular tonic water. It's cleaner tasting, and more refreshing. The first time my husband tried it he didn't like it, but the second time he thought it tasted really good.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-78701557502842456712010-09-02T15:11:43.504-07:002010-09-02T15:11:43.504-07:00Thanks for this info. I have a friend who is tryin...Thanks for this info. I have a friend who is trying to cut down on sugar and loves her g&t, too. I'll look for this at Whole Foods, which is where I do most of my shopping anyway.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-76299309611814274862010-09-01T20:51:27.489-07:002010-09-01T20:51:27.489-07:00Penny,
I was using the mixers as a substitute for ...Penny,<br />I was using the mixers as a substitute for drinking at events like weddings and such. But I guess that's not going to happen anymore. "Tonic" has such a healthy tone to it, who would suspect it was full of HFCO and fattening, too?<br /><br />Ricki,<br />I've had an exhausting past few days, and although I'm not one to drink "just because," I'm inclined to get myself a G&T, settle into the couch, and catch up on Mad Men. :DAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-65547592041681057572010-08-30T19:56:02.548-07:002010-08-30T19:56:02.548-07:00In my pre-ACD days, when I was still drinking alco...In my pre-ACD days, when I was still drinking alcohol on occasion, my favorite drink was a G&T. I had no idea about the HFCS! But I think I'd have to suss out that agave-sweetened brand, now, regardless of cost. Ah, to have a G&T! ;)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-36518700181016175892010-08-30T14:36:51.742-07:002010-08-30T14:36:51.742-07:00Saccharine is such horrible stuff, but so, of cour...Saccharine is such horrible stuff, but so, of course, is HFCS... I don't drink (don't like the taste) so don't use mixers, but it's getting to the stage that we're often 'between the devil and the deep blue sea' with all these horrible things they add to food and drink...Pennyhttp://svh2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-88503835159607776292010-08-28T23:04:43.321-07:002010-08-28T23:04:43.321-07:00River,
Yes, should be banned, along with a bunch o...River,<br />Yes, should be banned, along with a bunch of other things. But I can't believe it was in a product I consumed without even knowing it was there.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-79001296300639759902010-08-28T16:38:42.133-07:002010-08-28T16:38:42.133-07:00Blech! That stuff should be banned! I think there&...Blech! That stuff should be banned! I think there's a campain or group or something on facebook trying to get HFCS banned. I don't know if facebook campagins have any effect on anything though.<br /><br />Those bottles are so pretty by the way! :)Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893359086981114989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-27677558510476273702010-08-27T21:30:14.056-07:002010-08-27T21:30:14.056-07:00Claire,
I drank at least a gallon of the stuff at ...Claire,<br />I drank at least a gallon of the stuff at Lucas' wedding. I had no idea it was filled with HFCS, and has about 100 calories a glass. I think you had some, too, on my recommendation. Sorry...<br /><br />Chow Vegan,<br />I thought I was the only one who didn't know what was in tonic water, but I guess not. I thought it was just basically carbonated water with quinine and citrus. You learn something new everyday, as the saying goes.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-53478752173751553592010-08-27T20:46:37.935-07:002010-08-27T20:46:37.935-07:00I'm not a drinker at all but I had no idea abo...I'm not a drinker at all but I had no idea about tonic water. What a bummer. Thanks for the research. :-)chow veganhttp://chowvegan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-42817909535965655852010-08-27T20:08:30.138-07:002010-08-27T20:08:30.138-07:00I had no idea tonic water was toxic water... but t...I had no idea tonic water was toxic water... but thanks for the info. The most I ever drink is a little wine or beer, none of the hard stuff. But I'll keep it in mind for when I am trying to find something non-alcoholic at a bar. That was a good point!wingraclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097504486955858205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-43695416716372863182010-08-27T16:07:49.438-07:002010-08-27T16:07:49.438-07:00Rose,
If my friend found cachaça in Madison, it se...Rose,<br />If my friend found cachaça in Madison, it seems you could find it in Seattle. Or maybe you could make mojitos, which are also delicious, and slightly less exotic. But it could be that summer has ended in Seattle, and hot chocolate on a cool evening would be your best bet! :D<br /><br />Michelle,<br />Drinking tonic water was fun while it lasted, but I guess I'll go back to requesting sparkling water at events where people drink. At home I'm much more likely to have wine or beer, if I drink anything alcoholic at all. Usually I just have plain water.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-18524302597908964672010-08-27T12:39:31.952-07:002010-08-27T12:39:31.952-07:00I've never had tonic water, and looks like I n...I've never had tonic water, and looks like I never will now. :o) Thanks for sharing the info. I would have to say that I would be more of a wine and beer gal, even though I very rarely drink.Just Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168344604438522030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-86502421829777444242010-08-27T10:27:18.479-07:002010-08-27T10:27:18.479-07:00Thanks for the info about tonic water...I rarely d...Thanks for the info about tonic water...I rarely drink spirits (more of a beer and wine girl), but I love Caipirinhas! I was thinking of making some this summer, but I didn't know where I could find cachaça; I doubt they have it at the liquor store around here.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-4586468074434658842010-08-27T09:16:02.286-07:002010-08-27T09:16:02.286-07:00Zoa,
I have very fond memories of drinking vodka a...Zoa,<br />I have very fond memories of drinking vodka and orange juice with close family members ... much better companion choice than boys in bars, agreed.<br /><br />blessedmama,<br />I was drinking the tonic to avoid the alcohol. Now I guess it's back to water to avoid the HFCS. Not a bad choice, but not as festive.<br /><br />The Kitchen Buzz,<br />Caipirinhas are delicious, but filled with sugar so I don't make a habit of them. Mostly I drink water or sparkling water. I'm boring, I guess.<br /><br />Mihl,<br />Wine and beer were two of the drinks my friend had to abandon when her blood sugar soared. I'll have to do more research on the topic.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-37199384294937098642010-08-27T00:08:09.698-07:002010-08-27T00:08:09.698-07:00I wonder in German Schweppes has HFCS, too.(It'...I wonder in German Schweppes has HFCS, too.(It's not called HFCS here and not many people know about that evilish sugar.) Must check! I drink don't drink much, too. But when I do, it's either wine or beer, where I'm on the safe side when it comes to sugar.Mihlhttp://www.seitanismymotor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-22346375791073340652010-08-27T00:06:37.248-07:002010-08-27T00:06:37.248-07:00A Glass of wine or capirinha are the best. I most ...A Glass of wine or capirinha are the best. I most often go for white wine or a fantastic dry red.The Kitchen Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283097187117019062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-34532799189713689952010-08-26T19:39:20.586-07:002010-08-26T19:39:20.586-07:00What a bummer to hear about one more thing that ha...What a bummer to hear about one more thing that has high fructose corn syrup. It's everywhere! Fortunately, I no longer like the taste of alcohol, so I can avoid it in mixers, I guess. We've completely cut it out of our diet.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-53246874159424814092010-08-26T17:15:45.764-07:002010-08-26T17:15:45.764-07:00"A friend who very much enjoys drinking...&qu..."A friend who very much enjoys drinking..." It wasn't me, though I--ahem--do enjoy drinking, but I never, ever drink gin and tonic, after a very bad experience in my first year of university that put me forever off (1) hard liquor, and *specifically* gin and tonics; and (2) boys in bars. Now I just drink by myself or with people closely biologically related to me. Sometimes you have to suffer to learn virtue.Zoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557356294473311104noreply@blogger.com