by Sean | Mar 23, 2016 | business ethics, Conscious Capitalism, CSR, Culinary
Coffee is my favorite vice. Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time tinkering with grind coarseness, water temperature, and brewing methods. I’m obsessed with finding the perfect cup. I’ve even tried roasting my own beans. With all that...
by Sean | Apr 30, 2013 | Culinary, Diet, Fulbright, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was referred to by the ancient Arab traders as Serendip, it is the root word for serendipity. Part of the reasoning was that a man could cross the island with nothing but the clothes on his back, and emerge well fed. As one of the most bio diverse islands in...
by Sean | Mar 6, 2013 | Business, business ethics, Culinary, Emerging Markets, Fulbright, Politics, Sri Lanka, Travel
Coffee is something I’ve struggled to live without while living abroad. After a month of living off of instant coffee, a friend turned me on to Hansa Coffee. Hansa is a local coffee producer, and they’ve quickly turned into my favorite coffee brand. They...
by Sean | Feb 12, 2013 | Business, Culinary, Tech
In light of my New Year’s resolution of getting more article published, I’m happy to announce that I’ve gotten a new article posted on Under30CEO: How to Host a Dinner Party That Gets Everyone Talking. The post was inspired by an ebook written by...
by Sean | Jan 31, 2013 | Culinary, Food, Fulbright, Sri Lanka
The first time you attend a wedding in Sri Lanka you will likely notice a beautifully decorated cake somewhere in the reception area. You may be surprised when you are served an individually wrapped piece of cake, not from the wedding cake. Upon close inspection of...
by Sean | Oct 15, 2012 | Culinary, Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
Sweat rolling down your face. FIrst your mouth goes numb, and then the sensation envelops your esophagus and stomach. Quickly, you reach for water. Then you scoop rice into your mouth to try and balance out the intense heat of the meal you are eating. Sri Lanka is...