Today I decided to make penne vodka for dinner and noticed we were out of vodka, so I headed to the state liquor store.

As a certified food person, I always try to buy the finest handmade artisan products. Liquor is no exception. So I am proud of my selection of a 750ml bottle of Hussar brand vodka. It has a very Russian-looking double-headed eagle on the label, and a coat of arms with a crown, so you know it’s the good stuff.

And it’s imported! From Missouri.