by Sean Ludford | Dec 30, 2015 | Food & Eating, Random, Sean’s Rant
By now your New Year’s Eve party destination has been chosen, the evening’s attire selected, and perhaps a few seemingly clever resolutions have been formed (just in case you are asked – and you will be). If you are reading this online magazine it is fair to assume that tipping a few glasses of adult beverages is also part of the plan. As the...
by Sean Ludford | Dec 29, 2015 | Random
As hard as it is to believe, 2015 is just about done and 2016 is waiting to take its place. When I was growing up I had always heard from adults that time passes more quickly when you get older. I placed this little observation in the ridiculous category, as I did many things, because when you’re barely an adult you are pretty sure...
by Sean Ludford | Dec 16, 2015 | Random
Are you waiting until the last minute to do your holiday gift buying? You’re not alone. Last-minute shoppers represented 36 percent of the overall total. If you are among the many who have not completed their holiday shopping we have assembled a few, straightforward gifts ideas for you. Give the Gift of Wine Everyone loves Wine and if they don’t you should reconsider that...
by Sean Ludford | Dec 2, 2015 | Random, Travel
An outdoor market in Chicago from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve may strike you as odd. But Chicagoans are hearty folks and won’t let potential weather extremes interfere with holiday fun inspired by the famous Nuremburg, Germany Christmas market. The Nuremburg market dates back to 1545! Chicago’s version is hosted in Daley Plaza, right in Chicago’s Loop and central to transit, shopping, and commuters. Small...
by Sean Ludford | Jun 24, 2015 | Cocktails, Random
For some, the apéritif never left but far too many simply leap for the full-octane drink right out of the blocks. I invite you to slow down and savor life with a refreshing and contemplative apéritif – then you can go wild. In simple terms an apéritif is a beverage taken before them meal designed to stimulate the appetite. The word apéritif is derived...
by Sean Ludford | Jun 17, 2015 | Random
Father’s Day is nearly here, don’t forget dad. Skip the silk ties, the novelty gifts, or sausage of the month club (wait – that sausage gift sounds pretty good) and get dad what he really wants. You don’t know what dad wants? Fair enough. Dad can be tricky to shop for but we have a few suggestions. Father’s Day Gifts to Drink Michter’s Barrel...
