by Sean Ludford | Sep 3, 2015 | Cocktails
The greatest aspect of the cocktail renaissance is that people are making cocktails at home once again. Home bar kit sales have skyrocketed in recent years, as most anyone who entertains or simply enjoys a post-work drink at home now owns a basic set of bar tools. One tool that doesn’t get nearly enough use is the muddler. Some of you mat have unpacked...
by Sean Ludford | Sep 2, 2015 | Spirits
In contemporary times we have all adjusted to the concept that age is just a number. Forty is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40 while 100 is, well 100 is still 100 and a damn impressive milestone if you ask me. We have learned to take measure of the individual rather than simply checking the odometer of life. Unfortunately, we haven’t...
by Sean Ludford | Sep 2, 2015 | Food & Eating
I love this simple grilled dish throughout the summer. Make this part of your Mexican-themed dinner or add it to a holiday weekend grilling buffet. If pork chops are not your thing (can’t imagine…), this rub preparation and salsa is equally good with chicken or flank steak. The best Pork chops you can find – about an inch thick 1 teaspoon whole Cumin 1...