tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925022.post2977509128450723800..comments2022-04-09T01:14:34.573+01:00Comments on Bread, Water, Salt, Oil...: Sloe vodkaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925022.post-35871433810671321082007-10-31T09:04:00.000+00:002007-10-31T09:04:00.000+00:00Hi SusanSloes surprise you because they are what i...Hi Susan<BR/><BR/>Sloes surprise you because they are what is called a drupe, having a large stone nestling inside the flesh. This makes them useless for all other practical purposes because the stone gets in the way, and raw they are exceptionally sour. I think you would have to be a bit desperate to eat them voluntarily, but used to flavour gin or vodka they really come into their own, and the colour seeps from the deep purple skins to make a richly coloured, fruity sweet digestif.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900975029538416500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925022.post-14378644552119580762007-10-30T21:44:00.000+00:002007-10-30T21:44:00.000+00:00How fascinating, I know almost nothing about sloes...How fascinating, I know almost nothing about sloes. What do they taste like alone? Are they used in anything else other than in flavoring liquor?Susan in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504876361780195313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925022.post-78814813209989342962007-10-25T09:38:00.000+01:002007-10-25T09:38:00.000+01:00I have never tried sloe vodka (or gin) it certainl...I have never tried sloe vodka (or gin) it certainly sounds good, roll on ChristmasCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939813618749112974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925022.post-18307984099062155122007-10-21T18:05:00.000+01:002007-10-21T18:05:00.000+01:00Eau de vie, Erin - I look forward to your directio...Eau de vie, Erin - I look forward to your directions on how to build a still!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900975029538416500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925022.post-57269749892388266632007-10-21T16:41:00.000+01:002007-10-21T16:41:00.000+01:00This sounds marvelous, and just in time, as you su...This sounds marvelous, and just in time, as you suggested. I love hearing about people infusing their own liqours. It's so simple, but different every time. I aim to make my own eau de vie (once I have my own place in which to make it!)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618637074123810340noreply@blogger.com