Monthly Archives: July 2016
Cane to Cocktail: Master Blender Joy Spence
The highlight of my Cane to Cocktail tour of Jamaica was the opportunity to experience a slice of island living with Appleton Estate Master Blender, Joy Spence, and to savour the rums she created with her there to discuss the science and the craft that goes into making them. Continue reading
Voyage de Fromage: Consider Comté
Consider Comté, an unpasteurised, cow’s milk cheese made traditionally by farmer cooperatives to exacting standards in one of the most beautiful corners of rural France to the delight of gourmands across the globe. Continue reading
4 Secrets to a Cheaper European Summer Vacation (Going Places)
If you’re gearing up for a last minute trip (or thinking about next year’s travel plans), have a look at this quartet of tips on how to make the most of a summer vacation in Europe…while spending the least amount of money. Continue reading
Little Galicia at Tapas Revolution Shoreditch
Tapas Revolution has teamed up with Estrella Galicia beer for a series of “Little Galicia” events this summer to bring a taste of Northern Spain to Shoreditch. Continue reading
The Langham Children’s Afternoon Tea with Hamleys
Mia – a tikichris contributor, Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef, and mother of a toddler – visits The Langham London with her three-year old son for the launch of its new Children’s Tea with Hamleys – and gives it “triple … Continue reading
Review: Magic & Mixology at The Vaults
So yeah, maybe I was a cocktail or two into my evening. Still, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and even the most sober of eyes would not be able to work out the illusions and tricks presented up close and in front of small audiences during the hour set of Magic & Mixology at The Vaults. Continue reading
Good & Proper Tea Co, Leather Lane
About half a year ago I was glad to have discovered Good & Proper’s tiny tea bar at The Bower off of Old Street. Today I’m just as pleased to shout about its new, and not so tiny, café on Leather Lane. Continue reading
Cane to Cocktail: At the Source
Produced only in Jamaica on one single estate in a small, circumscribed geographic area, Appleton Estate rum is one of the world’s few rums with a terroir. The core event of my Cane to Cocktail tour was a visit to the estate to discover what sets it apart from other rums and gives it such deep flavour. Continue reading
7 Underrated Destinations You Must See (Going Places)
Earl D. Walker / Shutterstock With summer in full swing, you might be looking for the ideal destination. However, in your quest for the perfect summer getaway, don’t forget that there are so many places that are a bit under … Continue reading
Win a Case of Free Beer | Alhambra Reserva 1925
Alhambra Reserva 1925 is the star of beers in the Cervezas Alhambra range. To produce this refreshingly crisp handcrafted lager, the small Spanish brewery draws on nearly a century of tradition and a commitment to source the finest of ingredients. I’ve teamed up with Alhambra to offer two tikichris readers the chance to win a case each of this exceptional Spanish craft beer. Continue reading
Bidvine: A Safe Bet for Hiring the Right Pro
Bidvine is an app-based and online local services marketplace that dubs itself as “the easiest way to find and hire local professionals.” The folks at Bidvine recently got in touch to see if I’d like to browse their site and see about giving one of the services a go. I took ‘em up on it. My house has never been cleaner. Continue reading
Little Feast, Shepherd’s Bush
Little Feast street market has been going strong for almost two months now with about another month to go. I just managed to swing by for the first time last week. It’s a pleasant setting for a fun night of nosh with plenty of (covered) outdoor seating, a friendly vibe and a convenient location just across the street from Goldhawk Road Station. Continue reading
Preview: Walthamstow International Film Festival
The 2016 Walthamstow International Film Festival runs tomorrow (Sunday 24 July 2016) at Vestry House from 11am to 5pm. Continue reading
Cane to Cocktail: Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay
There’s nothing wrong with indulging in a little rarefied rest and relaxation now and again. And I’m glad I got to do just that in fine Caribbean style for a few nights of my Cane to Cocktail tour at the splendorous Half Moon resort in Montego Bay. Continue reading
Recipe: Golden Champion Ale Brined Wings | #WingingIt
Beer and chicken wings are a match made in heaven, especially when you combine the two for one great recipe. Try this easy recipe for beer brined wings made with Badger Ale’s Golden Champion, a crisp and fruity golden ale, … Continue reading
Genuine Pizza at Zia Lucia, Holloway Road
Just a stroll stroll from Highbury Corner, newbie pizzeria Zia Lucia offers diners a menu of Neapolitan style pizzas baked in wood-fired oven alongside a variety of other southern Italian faves. And if my recent lunch there is any indication, it’s a welcome addition to the London pizza scene! Continue reading
Excited about the Olympics? Learn How to Get to Rio and What to Do When You Arrive (Miles Away)
Read on to learn how to have the best experience in Rio this summer – from booking to flying back home, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading
Most Affordable Places to Visit Each Month of the Year (Miles Away)
From January to December, we’ve got your travel destinations covered. A few of these recommendations may actually surprise you! Continue reading
Preview: London Festival of Close-Up Magic
The very first London Festival of Close-Up Magic will run from Friday 22 to Sunday 31 July 2016, launching with Magic and Mixology featuring Middleton and two other magicians wowing their audiences in the atmospheric surroundings of The Vaults. After that, the festival will continue with a series of performances by award-winning magicians in the plush surroundings of the Grand Royale Hyde Park hotel. Continue reading
More Fizz, Fewer Bottles with SodaStream
SodaStream invited me to take the Plastic Bottle Challenge and use one of its automatic sparkling water makers in an effort to cut back on buying bottle water. The results so far have been a sparkling success! I grew up … Continue reading
Win a Range of Chika’s West African Inspired Snacks
Craving a taste of the exotic? Heres’s a chance to win a range of flavourful West African inspired snacks from Chika’s. Continue reading
Recipe: Coconut Oil, Chipotle and Sesame Wings | #WingingIt
My recipe for coconut oil, chipotle and sesame wings is totally about big flavour indulgence, but there’s an argument to categorise these wings as health food. Nutritious coconut oil is so much better for you than most other oils while superfood sesame seeds are an excellent source for manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fibre. Continue reading
The Top 10 Motorcycle Road Trips in the US (Going Places)
Jill Lang / Shutterstock Anybody who rides will tell you that few experiences can compare to cruising a perfect ribbon of road or conquering the curves of a winding mountain pass. Are you hoping to hit the highway this summer … Continue reading
Putting the Lad in Salad with Haywards Pickles
In an effort to “put the lad in salad, Haywards Pickles hosted a recent event sharing easy to make recipes with a focus on getting men to eat more healthily and take more initiative in the kitchen. Continue reading
Häagen-Dazs Wimbledon Weekend at Selfridges Roof
Catch the tennis and eat free ice cream on the roof at Selfridges all weekend long with Häagen-Dazs Wimbledon Weekend. Continue reading
I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat: An Interview with tikichris (Wexas)
Chris recently went on a self-drive trip around Namibia with Wexas, and we were keen to hear a bit more about his trip and his other travel experiences … Continue reading
Brunch at Daisy Green
Brunch at Daisy Green? It’s among London’s tastiest I reckon or at least that’s how I recollect my yummy time dining there. Continue reading
Crowd Surf Ready Fitness Class with Stubhub and Gymbox
I’d like to say I was ready for the Crowd Surf Ready Fitness Class at Gymbox in partnership wit Stubhub. But I was not. It kicked my ass. But in a good way – and I was glad to have signed up for a session. Continue reading
3 Days in London (Trainline)
Welcome to London! I love living here and am happy to share a few recs on making the most of your time in this amazing city. Continue reading
Having a Tiki Time at Musée Quai Branly, Paris
I was visiting Paris from elsewhere in France with just a few hours to play before catching the Eurostar back to London. Poking around Quai Branly was an excellent way to spend my time. Continue reading
Limited Edition Football Club Box from Sushi Shop
Sushi. But not as you know it. That was my experience munching my way through a range of sushi rolls and such from Sushi Shop. Continue reading