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Win a Look V Timer Filter Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta
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
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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Enjoy Your Trip to Punta Cana
Punta Cana is the best place for recreation and entertainment. The location is mostly famous for Dolphin Discovery, Coco Bongo, night club, as well as snorkeling, sailing, and speed boating. You will find the place adventurous. Punta Cana is the … 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
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! Continue reading
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Aromafresh Grind & Brew Therm Filter Coffee Machine | My Coffee with Melitta
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
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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A Simple Guide to Understanding CBD Oil
Here’s a simple guide to understanding CBD 0il. CBD oils are considered dietary supplements due to their composition and how they are administered orally. For some time now, there have been more and more new products containing CBD or cannabidiol, … Continue reading
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Calibra Coffee Grinder with Integrated Scale | My Coffee with Melitta
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
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 2 TODDS 100% Biodegradable Coir Scourers Made in Sri Lanka
Sustainable brand TODDS of Sri Lanka has launched in the UK. The brand’s first products to make it to our shores are TODDS’ coconut coir scourers made of coconut waste. These household items are a 100% biodegradable alternative to the traditional … Continue reading
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Win a Mixed Sixpack of Low ABV Beer from South London’s Small Beer Brew Co
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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Black (Coffee) Friday Savings | My Coffee with Melitta
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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Tagged Black Friday, coffee, coffee maker, Drink, Food, Melitta, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, My Coffee with Melitta, Shopping, thanksgiving
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Win a Miniature Gin Gift Set from Il Gusto
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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World Steak Challenge 2019: And the Winners Are …
For the first time in its five year history, World Steak Challenge held its annual competition outside of London. The 2019 event to determine the World’s Best Sirloin, World’s Best Rib Eye and World’s Best Fillet and to recognise and … Continue reading
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World Steak Challenge 2019
For the first time in its five year history, World Steak Challenge held its annual competition outside of London. The 2019 event to determine the World’s Best Sirloin, World’s Best Rib Eye and World’s Best Fillet and to reward the producers of those cuts for a delicious job well done (or ideally medium-rare I suppose) was in Dublin. Celebrated Fire Restaurant and Lounge was a most accommodating host venue for all the judging of more than 300 cuts of steak from 25 countries. Continue reading
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Introducing the Super-Slim Purista Coffee Machine | My Coffee with Melitta
Premium coffee machine maker Melitta has launched one of the narrowest fully automated bean-to-cup machines on the market today. Say good morning to the Purista! Continue reading
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To Drink. Not to Be Drunk. A Chat with Big Drop Brewing Founder Rob Fink (All Consumed)
All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. The latest episode features an interview by Neil with Rob Fink, founder of Big Drop Brewing, a London and Suffolk based brewery making 0.5% ABV beers. Continue reading
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Tagged Alcohol free, All Consumed, beer, CRAFT BEER, Drink, england, interview, London, Low ABV, Neil Davey, Podcasts, Shopping, Travel
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Win Pass the Pigs Party Dice Game
I’ve got a fun and quirky Pass the Pigs dice game to offer one lucky tikichris reader. This one’s the party edition of the popular all-ages game. Continue reading
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What to Look for When Getting a Watch: The Ultimate Guide
What to Look for When Getting a Watch: the Ultimate Guide Continue reading
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Good Stuff #91
Good stuff and lots of it!
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Food, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel
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Two Keys: Mixing it Up for Summer
After much flavourful experimenting, gin enthusiasts James Simpson and Jack Herlihy discovered that tea paired brilliantly with certain spirits. So, Two Keys’ first two mixers were born. Black Tea Mixer is a dark, smoky blend of premium Indian and Sri Lankan teas while Gree Continue reading
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Becky Kean, Cofounder of Nirvana Brewery
In this episode, Neil thought I had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery … and I thought Neil had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery. In any case, we both turned up there and, fortunately, director and cofounder Becky Kean was gracious enough to let us stay and tell us all about her excellent alcohol-free beers. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #90
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more which contributor Judith Schrut discovered at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta
Continuing to share My Coffee with you, I’ve teamed up with Melitta for another giveaway competition offering one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew coffee machine. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #89
Good stuff and lots of it!
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Tagged books, Cologne, Drink, Food, good cause, good stuff, haircare, olive oil, Shampoo, Shopping, tea, Travel
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Mary Quant at the V&A
“I don’t have time to wait for Women’s Lib,” declared Mary Quant. Judith Schrut’s been to the V&A to see why Quant became a role model for a generation of women. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, fashion, Feminism, Judith Schrut, kensington, London, Mary Quant, museum, Shopping, Sixties, SW7, V&A Museum
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Win an Extra Thick Easter Egg from Hotel Chocolat
Have a look at all the eggscellent Extra Thick Easters Eggs Hotel Chocolat has offer this year! Continue reading
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Cocktail Class at TT Liquor with Parmigiano Reggiano
How’s this for the ultimate cheesy cocktail event: a Parmigiano Reggiano tasting experience pairing dishes featuring Italy’s most famous cheese with drinks at celebrated Shoreditch watering hole, TT Liquor? Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, cheese, Chef Luke Vandore-Mackay, Chef Vandore-Mackay, cocktails, Drink, E2, E2 8AA, east london, Food, kingsland road, London, Luck Vandore-Mackay, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, recipes, Shopping, shoreditch, Travel, TT Liquor
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Win a Gift Set of Wonky Fruit and Veg Crisps from Spare Snacks
Spare Snacks is a start-up brand on a mission to turn wonky fruit and veg into tasty and nutritious crisps that are good for consumers, producers, and the planet. All Spare Snacks’ crisps are air dried, gluten-free, low calorie, high fibre, potassium rich, and vegan. Any one of the six different flavour packs counts as one of your five day. Continue reading
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Coffee Lounge Pop-Up at Old Street Station | My Coffee with Melitta
To celebrate its 111th anniversary, premium coffee machine maker Melitta is launching its first ever pop-up. Look for it inside Old Street Station during the last week of March. Continue reading
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Spanish Olives Recipes from Jose Pizarro
London’s favourite Spanish chef, Jose Pizzaro, has teamed up with Olives from Spain to create a a series of traditional Spanish recipes. Continue reading
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Tagged bermondsey, BERMONDSEY STREET, JOSE PIZARRO, OLIVES, Olives of Spain, PIZARRO, recipes, SE1, SE1 3TQ, Shopping, spanish food, spanish restaurants, tapas, Travel
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Win a Lir Collection Hamper of Chocolates
Who wants a hamper of chocolate valued at £50? I’ve team up with Irish chocolate maker, Lir Chocolates, to offer one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win a Lir Collection hamper and enjoy a taste of the complete range of treats offered by this beloved Irish brand. Continue reading
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Gumtree’s Tips to Selling Your Car Online
Selling your pre-owned car can be a confusing thought. Here are some useful tips and tricks to make buying and selling your car less of a chore. Continue reading
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Infographic | How Meaty is Your Sausage?
Not all sausages are created equal. Some are significantly meaty and made from quality cuts while others are pathetically puny and pumped full of less than desirable and flavourless ingredients. Continue reading
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Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68
Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading
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