Alcohol in food!
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I think it depends on what you are trying to achieve. My own goal is to stop drinking alcohol because one glass of the stuff leads to a fierce desire for more. I haven't noticed an urge to drink after a plate of beef bourguignon.
Other people are trying to live a sober life and accumulate chips
so it would be a complete no-no.
Not trying to poke fun at AA, just a nod towards another thread.
Other people are trying to live a sober life and accumulate chips
so it would be a complete no-no.Not trying to poke fun at AA, just a nod towards another thread.
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haha .. I actually laughed after reading your post .. you're right ... if I have some red wine jus (basically gravy) Im not gonna want to drink myself into oblivion ...
sometimes this early (day 20) i obsess too much about the avoiding alcohol factor rather than the why I am stopping my actions of bad drinking
sometimes this early (day 20) i obsess too much about the avoiding alcohol factor rather than the why I am stopping my actions of bad drinking
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I think it's important to respect other points of view, even if we don't share them.
My recovery's very important to me.
For me watching what I eat is as important as watching what I drink.
I'm not in AA.
D
My recovery's very important to me.
For me watching what I eat is as important as watching what I drink.
I'm not in AA.
D
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I most certainly Do respect all views dee .. just think hearing both sides made me realise that in my journey I am probably obsessing a little right now and was laughing at ME and my sudden panic reaction certainly not any1 else ... xxx
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I know that REAL vodka sauce, that you make yourself at home, has actual vodka in it and doesn't cook very long. Probably not a good choice.....
I am not so sure that the stuff you buy at the grocery store does, though. It may be just a creamy red sauce. The label should say.
I am not so sure that the stuff you buy at the grocery store does, though. It may be just a creamy red sauce. The label should say.
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On Christmas I stayed away from this Brie cheese appetizer my cousin made because it had some kind of booze in it, brandy I think, it had been cooked but I didn't want to take any chances. I probably had nothing to worry about but to me it's just an exercise in being vigilant about our disease. This thing is powerful, speaking for myself, I don't want to risk having the taste of any kind of booze in my mouth, alcohol burned off or not.
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I have had foods with alcohol and I did not feel a compulsion to drink after, or the need to reset my sobriety date.
That said, I don't seek foods out that contain alcohol. If there are other choices I will elect one that does not contain alcohol.
And if it is a food that does contain alcohol and was not cooked at all or not for very long I would not take the chance, even if there isn't another choice. I absolutely believe in the alergy component of my disease.
That said, I don't seek foods out that contain alcohol. If there are other choices I will elect one that does not contain alcohol.
And if it is a food that does contain alcohol and was not cooked at all or not for very long I would not take the chance, even if there isn't another choice. I absolutely believe in the alergy component of my disease.
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This may sound silly, but I never liked the taste of alcohol. Drinking for me was for effect only. So avoiding food with alcohol is not difficult, I just don't like it. I remember after I had a few 24 hrs, I bought some vanilla to make cookies, it was the real stuff and it contained alcohol. Once I opened it, the smell of alcohol almost made me hurl, I dumped it out and bought imitation. I just can't stomach even the smell. I suppose it has a lot to do with my fear of going back to what I was bafore I quit drinking.
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To be honest, I don't really pay much attention. I think I would avoid foods that have a boozey flavor because the taste would make me sick, and I definitely won't be cooking with alcohol ever again since I can't keep it around the house, but if I'm at a restaurant or whatever I don't pay it much mind. I understand why someone would want to avoid it though.
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
I think it's important to respect other points of view, even if we don't share them.
My recovery's very important to me.
For me watching what I eat is as important as watching what I drink.
I'm not in AA.
D
My recovery's very important to me.
For me watching what I eat is as important as watching what I drink.
I'm not in AA.
D
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doesnt make me want to drink. I had berries soaked in alcohol for christmas day. Didnt even realise until i had eaten it. It made me a little giggly but that could have been the sugar in the accompanyying cake :P
I am only aiming to avoid ANY alcohol at the moment because my liver function test had abnormal results. When it (if it is) back to normal i doubt i would hesitate having alcohol in food.. alcohol on its own however is another story.
I am only aiming to avoid ANY alcohol at the moment because my liver function test had abnormal results. When it (if it is) back to normal i doubt i would hesitate having alcohol in food.. alcohol on its own however is another story.
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