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...
by Sean Ludford | May 20, 2015 | Random, Uncategorized
For too many I fear, Memorial Day is simply the unofficial start of summer. It’s a welcomed three-day weekend and celebrated with parades, grilling, and maybe a baseball game. All of these activities sound pretty fun to me as well. Perhaps in the midst of the fun that a long weekend brings we could devote a minute or two of reflection on the meaning...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 29, 2015 | Random, Uncategorized
Cinco de Mayo, that coincidentally falls on May 5, commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. In the USA Cinco de Mayo is often confused with Mexican Independence that actually came 50 years previous to the battle at Puebla. Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, while in the United States...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 1, 2015 | Random
Finding someone unaware of the holiday celebrated annually April 1 might be a tough ask. It’s not a modern day invention, as some holidays are. In fact, All Fool’s Day roots go back as far as Ancient Rome. Picture this, Mother Nature has presented some hints of spring and then possibly snow again, the Vernal Equinox, and Romans celebrating Hilaria with practical jokes March...
