French people have higher rates of liver disease. Drinkers must never forget the fine line that exists between alcohol use and abuse. Out of control drinking can cause birth defects, stroke, family disruption, lost productivity, loss of life-some 100,000 deaths a year in this country, including 20,000 deaths from traffic accidents, are attributable to alcohol abuse. For those who are not able to limit their alcohol consumption to moderate amounts, no coronary benefit could offset the risks to self, family, and society. This should be respected.
Love of neighbor is the bottom line.
Beer with a homemade sausage. Burgundy in a stew. Sherry in a nutmeg cake. Brandy on peaches or in a chocolate mousse. I cook with wine.