Category Archives: Drink

Win a Bottle of Aloha 65 + 20% Discount on All Aloha 65 Products

Posted on 2020-12-09 by tikichris

Bring fiery zest and ginger-flavoured zing to your festive season celebrations with a bottle of Aloha 65. Aloha 65 is a spirit-based drink infused with pineapple, ginger and chilli. It’s a brilliant base for a range of winter-warmer cocktails to … Continue reading →

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Lola’s Coffee Bags

Posted on 2020-11-16 by tikichris

Lola’s Coffee Bags bring the convenience of the teabag to your morning coffee ritual. Each 7.5g coffee bag is individually wrapped to ensure the coffee stays fresh until you’re ready to brew it. When you are in the mood for … Continue reading →

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Win 9 Premium Ready-to-Drink Cocktails from The Bottled Bartender

Posted on 2020-09-24 by tikichris

Stuck at home wishing a bartender would come along and mix something strong and authentic for your cocktail cravings? The Bottled Bartender offers the next best thing. The Bottled Bartender is a newly launched startup shipping true to the original, … Continue reading →

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Free Food, Travel and Art Books

Posted on 2020-09-13 by tikichris

I have more than 40 food, travel and art books that I need to get rid of before moving at the end of this month. I’m giving them away on a first come first serve basis.

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Win a Look V Timer Filter Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2020-08-01 by tikichris

Valued at £70, the Look V Timer Filter Coffee Maker from Melitta offers you an affordable way to plan ahead for when you want to enjoy your next pot of coffee! With its practical timer and programmable “warm keeping” time … Continue reading →

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Win an Aloha 65 BBQ Gift Box



Posted on 2020-07-01 by tikichris

Ready for a boozy, spicy, sunshiny BBQ? I’ve gotcha covered with a delicious opportunity to win a free BBQ gift box from Aloha 65! Aloha 65 is a spirit-based drink infused with pineapple, ginger and chilli. It’s an ideal drink … Continue reading →

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Win One of Five Packs of Four Real Ciders + a Chance to Join an Online Cider is Wine Tasting

Posted on 2020-04-30 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with the Cider is Wine alliance to offer the opportunity for five tikichris readers to win a pack each of four artisanally produced ciders and to join in a fun online event. You’ll never taste cider in the same way again!

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El Yunque | #TCTalks 77

Posted on 2020-04-05 by tikichris

Hey everybody. Like most of you I’m stuck at home with more time on my hands than usual, wondering when it will be safe for this Coronavirus lockdown to end. A silver lining to this dark cloud is that I … Continue reading →

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Aromafresh Grind & Brew Therm Filter Coffee Machine | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2020-03-30 by tikichris

So it’s time for another instalment of my team up with premium coffee machine maker, Melitta. This go round, I share what I like about the Aromafresh Grind & Brew Therm Filter Coffee Machine. Love having a pot of coffee … Continue reading →

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Win 3 Bottles of Pinot Noir from Cramele Recas

Posted on 2020-03-24 by tikichris

Got some spare time on your hands and worry you might be running out of wine? Never fear! I’m here to give tikichris readers the chance to win three bottles of Pinot Noir from Romanian winemaker, Cramele Recas. That’s right, … Continue reading →

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Calibra Coffee Grinder with Integrated Scale | My Coffee with Melitta



Posted on 2020-02-23 by tikichris

Welcome back to the 2020 iteration of My Coffee with Melitta. Let’s get grinding with a post about Melitta’s amazing Calibra Coffee Grinder! I believe that the most important factor when preparing coffee is the quality of the beans. More … Continue reading →

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My Coffee with Melitta 2020

Posted on 2020-01-31 by tikichris

There’s always a reason for really good coffee. Indeed, I’m always coming up with reasons to enjoy a quality cup. Even when I’m not drinking coffee, there’s a good chance I’m thinking about it. So I’m pleased to say that … Continue reading →

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Win a Mixed Sixpack of Low ABV Beer from South London’s Small Beer Brew Co

Posted on 2020-01-06 by tikichris

The world’s first small beer brewery – Small Beer Brew Co – makes sustainably brewed low ABV beers from its south London home. I’ve had a taste of the Small Beer range and must stay these beers pack a lot … Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-24 by tikichris

Here’s the last of my lists for the Best of 2019. Looking back over the year, I ate exceptionally well in a variety of places. It got gluttonous a few times but my 2019 dining style was mostly quality over … Continue reading →

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Best Bars and Pubs of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-24 by tikichris

Thirsty for a drink paired with an appreciative welcome and maybe even camaraderie? Have a look my Best of 2019 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from across London as well Buffalo, San Francisco, … Continue reading →

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Best Beer of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-23 by tikichris

Here’s another pint served from my Best of 2019 series. It’s a look at my favourite beers of the year. Beers listed are all produced by independent brewers in only two cities: London and Cork. I had a good number … Continue reading →

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Best Coffee of 2019



Posted on 2019-12-22 by tikichris

Here’s another cup of my Best of 2019 lists. This time around I look at my favourite spots for coffee this past year. Reliable standbys and pleasant surprises in London, excellent barista led brewing in Cork and a roomy spread … Continue reading →

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Best Breakfasts of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-22 by tikichris

Time for breakfast! But where’s the best? Continuing with my Best of 2019 series, I’ve got a couple of London faves to recommend and a few in the US and Ireland (Buffalo and Cork are awesome destinations for epic a.m. … Continue reading →

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Best of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-21 by tikichris

As 2019 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of posts about the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. With respect to blogging, 2019 … Continue reading →

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Winter Lodge, St Ermins Hotel: ‘Tis the Season for Kings Ginger

Posted on 2019-12-17 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut gets a taste of royalty. St Ermins Hotel near St James Park has unveiled its beautiful Winter Lodge on the Terrace, just in time for the festive season. I enjoyed the warmest of warm welcomes at its recent … Continue reading →

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Chicken Royalty: Looking back on the Buffalo Wing Festival with the founder, Drew “The Wing King” Cerza | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks #76

Posted on 2019-12-08 by tikichris

Here’s something hot and saucy for ya that you definitely shouldn’t bwack at: the second instalment in my series of blog posts and podcast episodes about my trip to Buffalo, New York to visit the National Buffalo Wing Festival as … Continue reading →

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Win One of Three Bottles of Langley’s England Gin

Posted on 2019-12-01 by tikichris

COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Langley’s England produces quality gin through traditional methods for flavoursome results. The Hamphire-based … Continue reading →

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Black (Coffee) Friday Savings | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2019-11-29 by tikichris

Like your coffee and your Fridays black? Check out these Black Friday deals exclusive to the eShop at melitta.co.uk.

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Interview with Orange Buffalo (in Buffalo, Post Buffalo Wing Festival) | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks 74

Posted on 2019-10-14 by tikichris

Here’s something hot and saucy for ya that you definitely shouldn’t bwack at: the second instalment in my series of blog posts and podcast episodes about my trip to Buffalo, New York to visit the National Buffalo Wing Festival as … Continue reading →

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Experimental Negroni Club at Henrietta Hotel, Covent Garden

Posted on 2019-09-18 by tikichris

Did you know that 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Negroni cocktail? Obviously, the folks at Campari (a key ingredient in a Negroni – along with equal parts gin and red vermouth, and an orange peel) are well aware … Continue reading →

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Wine Regions of Latin America That Every Oenophile Should Visit! (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-09-17 by tikichris
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Interview with Mark Dempsey of the Legendary Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks 73



Posted on 2019-09-15 by tikichris

Here’s something hot and saucy for ya that you definitely shouldn’t bwack at: the third instalment in my series of blog posts and podcast episodes about my trip to Buffalo, New York to visit the National Buffalo Wing Festival as … Continue reading →

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Win a Surprise Food, Drink or Travel Book

Posted on 2019-09-11 by tikichris

COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Hey gang. Remember my Win a Surprise Food, Drink or Travel Book competition … Continue reading →

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Win a Miniature Gin Gift Set from Il Gusto

Posted on 2019-09-02 by tikichris

Here’s your chance to enjoy a taste testing tipple (or four) by winning a miniature gin gift set from Il Gusto featuring four 40ml bottles of fruity gin liqueurs. Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Back to Brive

Posted on 2019-08-27 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut reaches the end of her delicious detour in Dordogne. All too soon, we’re back in Brive-la-Gaillarde for a final, jam packed dose of Dordognaise eats and treats.

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Resuscitation | #TCTalks 70

Posted on 2019-08-19 by tikichris

Hi listeners (if there are any of you left). I’m sorry for taking nearly five month to air a new episode of this podcast. I’ve been busy with a new job (WHA … ?!?) while continuing to create lots more shows on my other podcast, All Consumed. Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | The Most Beautiful Village in France?

Posted on 2019-08-13 by Judith Schrut

Continuing her Dordognaise adventure, Judith Schrut toasts some of France’s most beautiful villages and enjoys a four hour lunch with amazing cake. The Dordogne region isn’t just rich in natural beauty, wildlife, history and cuisine, it’s home to no less … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Food with a View

Posted on 2019-08-04 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut follows gaggles of geese and the scent of just picked strawberries to Sarlat, gastronomic capital of the Dordogne. If you’re on a Foodie trip to the Dordogne, or just an ordinary mortal who likes a good lunch, you … Continue reading →

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Win a Surprise Food, Drink or Travel Book

Posted on 2019-08-01 by tikichris

COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Hey gang. I’ve got more books than space to shelve them. So I’m … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Gastronomy at its Best

Posted on 2019-07-23 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut reports on her delicious adventure exploring the food, drink and many pleasures of Dordogne, France. The gracious folk at Dordogne Valley Tourist Office have called our press trip Gastronomy at its Best, so can there be any better … Continue reading →

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