Food and Drink

She defied governmental authorities that condemn booze more than illicit sex. A moment of respectful silence: > Maggie Bailey, known as "The Queen of the Mountain Bootleggers," died of complications from pneumonia Saturday at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. The Kentucky legend, who began selling moonshine when she was

This can't be a big deal. American technology has always gotten around the practice of fundamental virtues, like moderation: > It's just one of those wicked telling signs, one of those sad little cultural punches that make you cringe and sigh even as you stifle a

Is this nature's way of helping those who overindulge? > Coffee and tea may reduce the risk of serious liver damage in people who drink too much alcohol, are overweight or have too much iron in the blood, researchers reported yesterday. WaPo Link [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/

This has too much common sense to catch on. Heck, if you take this to its logical conclusion, you'll be back in the Dark Ages and talk about gluttony and temperance. > When Steven Hawks is tempted by ice cream bars, M&Ms and toffee-covered almonds at

The Brew Site is featuring a Christmas beer every day during Advent [http://www.thebrewsite.com/]. Advent is a time of quiet waiting, not raucous living, but heck, I'm just glad someone even mentions the word "Advent."

Two great things in one: the Middle Ages and Beer, the Middle Ages Brewing Company [http://www.middleagesbrewing.com/]. > Step back in time to when men were men, women were brewsters, and hand-crafted fine ale filled every flagon. Your quest for great taste leads you out of the past

> Waiter-stiffing skinflints across New York are getting payback for all their measly 10 percent – or less – tips, thanks to a Web site that lets members of the restaurant industry name names and out bad tippers.