by Sean Ludford | Apr 28, 2025 | Random, Uncategorized
Cinco de Mayo, which 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, which actually came 50 years before the battle at Puebla. Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico. At the same time, in the...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Be A Beverage Expert will be released in late April. In advance of the release, we asked AI to review the book. The AI has captured the essence of the book — in minutes! Pour yourself a glass and settle in—Be a Beverage Expert by Sean M. Ludford is a delightful, intoxicating journey through the world of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails that’ll leave...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 1, 2025 | News Feed, Random, Uncategorized
The “E-Sea Opener” is a suction-mounted accessory designed for convenience and versatility. It is particularly suited for boating, fishing, and outdoor lifestyles. Manufactured by E-Sea Company, a U.S.-based brand, this bottle opener features a heavy-duty suction cup that allows it to be mounted on smooth surfaces without drilling holes. We asked to see it for ourselves, and here is what impressed us: it’s built...
by Sean Ludford | Feb 9, 2025 | Spirits, Uncategorized
Calvados is the world famous, and rightfully so, apple based Brandy from the Normandy region of France. Despite the station that Calvados enjoys among spirits aficionados it’s still sadly unknown among most American consumers. As a point of reference only about 200,000 bottles of Calvados are sold in the U.S. as compared to the 40 million bottles of Cognac consumed. That’s a staggering gap...
by Sean Ludford | May 21, 2024 | 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 | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Coffee in Rome Starbucks has not prepared you for ordering and drinking coffee in Rome. There are many types of coffee drinks in Italy but the primary two are Espresso (simply called Caffe) and Cappuccino. While the names are familiar the taste is beyond anything that you can get in the USA. I order maybe two or three espressos a year in the USA...
