Mmmmmmanhattan

From my former hometown paper, an ode to my favorite libation. In case you’re buying, I prefer mine with Rye (because I am descended from 4 generations of Jewish bakers) and French vermouth (because it annoys right-wingers). I don’t know whether there is a Greensboro cocktail; perhaps a Manhattan with a tobacco leaf and denim [...]

Cheers, Alfred & Michael!

I was saddened to learn that the two men most responsible for promoting my two favorite beverages both died last week. I dedicate my morning mugs to Alfred Peet, and this evening I will hoist a glass (or two) in memory of Michael Jackson.

Mmmmmm, beer

And after a hard day’s gardening, what could be better than a glass of beer. Though it might be more appropriate to drink this one from a Wittgenstein. Either way, Duck-Rabbit Porter, from Farmville, NC, is our new house beer. But that could change once we’ve tried the Milk Stout.

Totally gross consumer products

The Dram Sandal.
(Thanks, sort of, to Feminist Law Professors for the tip.)