Monthly Archives: November 2012
London Daily Photo: “Under Thy Wings”
The Unhallowed Horseman
A week or so ago, my old buddy Jude Walko got in touch with me to tell me he’s got a directorial film debut coming out soon. I’ve known Jude since I was 11 or 12 years old. We were … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: TS Bulwark SCC
London Daily Photo: Capture
#Soupsearch Continues … in Leeds
I spent yesterday with Ainsley Harriot and crew up in Leeds at the Symington’s factory (where Ainsley Harriott Foods products are produced and packaged). We chatted about my #soupsearch adventures, trial-and-error-ed our way through all sorts of concoctions based on … Continue reading
Foodie Fun in Japan (Great British Chefs)
During my visit, I hit bright and buzzy Tokyo, the mountain resort town of Hakone and the ancient capital city of Kyoto. Everything I tasted along the way was gorgeous. Indeed, I got the impression that it’s actually pretty difficult … Continue reading
Next Steps in Printing
So, last week I blogged a bit about brochures: how easy it is to get ’em wrong and how crucial it is to plan ahead to ensure you get them right. Let’s carry on to the next logical step and … Continue reading
Le Louvre-Lens 12/12/12
Viral video by ebuzzing Post sponsored by Le Louvre-Lens, set to open 12.12.12.
London Daily Photo: Night Lights
Co Yo: Yoghurt Made from Coconut Milk
Have you tried this stuff yet? It’s pretty awesome. And no, it’s not yoghurt with coconut flavouring added to it. It’s dairy-free, soya-free, sugar free (contains silver birch xylitol) vegan “yoghurt” made out of freshly squeezed cream from the white … Continue reading
Win FREE Skype Credit
Check it out. I’ve hooked up with Skype to run this fun little game that gives people a chance to win up to £50 of Skype credit. The way the game was explained to me, tikichris readers stand a very … Continue reading
Win Free Digital Subscriptions to Your Favourite Magazines with @tikichris and @Zinio
To help spread the word about Zinio, the thousands of magazines it offers in digital format and a few Zinio special deals on offer at the moment, I’m giving away a few free Zinio magazine subscriptions. Do you want a free digital … Continue reading
Fresh and Healthy Korean Cuisine at Bibigo, Soho
Korean steak tartar bibimbap. If you’re like me, such a deliciously designed dish reads like an “oh yeah” on a menu. So that’s what I had for my main during last week’s inaugural dine at Bibigo, a couple of month’s old … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: Cave du Château de Chénas, Moulin à Vent 2010
I grabbed a bottle of this Cru du Beaujolais after a bout of consternation and staring blankly at a wall o’ wine at Waitrose. I was trying to find something that would go well with turkey; yep, this was the … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Crisp
Dear Old Fart I Got Stuck Sitting Next to Last Night:
Believe it or not, I don’t have much say in American foreign policy. Nor do I expect ever to have any real effect shaping the future of American culture and society. And, it may come as a shock to you, … Continue reading
Recipe: Cilantro Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Ketchup
Still got leftover turkey? I made burgers with the rest of mine. Cilantro turkey burgers to be exact. Search online and you’ll see I’m hardly the first person to come up with this combo. However, it was a moment of … Continue reading
William Klein + Daido Moriyama at Tate Modern (OneTravel)
Two great street photographers whose works contemplate and capture the experience of urban living, one big show! Yep, London’s Tate Modern has a brilliant show on at the moment featuring tons of excellent photography and more from two of the biggest names … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: No Big Deal
Recipe: Adam Gray’s Hot Turkey and Caramelised Onion Tart with Melting Stilton
Leftovers. I’ve got ’em – and that’s awesome! I honestly think I might love nibbling on all my remaining T Day turkey meat as much as I did sitting down to the proper and fresh Thanksgiving roast. Still, coming up … Continue reading
40% Discount off Foodie Titles from Black Dog Publishing
Hey all. I recently got hold of a copy of Black Dog Publishing’s A Guide to London’s Classic Cafes and Fish & Chip Shops and really enjoyed giving it a browse. You can see my review of the book over … Continue reading
Win a Free Skylander Figure #SkylandersAtHamleys
Hey Santa, Check it out. Two awesome FREE Skylander things for you to read abouthere. One: Skylanders is taking over Hamleys on Regent Street this Sunday from 12-4pm. There will be loads of fun activities going on, including face painting … Continue reading
Shinbashi: Blade Runner Lights and Yakitori Delights (OneTravel)
Even though the air is thick with super modernity and elements of cutting edge urban living abound with backlit signage and advertisements for everything everywhere and trains zipping past overhead, there was still something age-old and village-y about the place. … Continue reading
Thanks :-)
Somehow it happened. 2012 exceeded 2011 in terms of fun, fruitfulness and friendship. And I really wasn’t expecting that. This time last year, I wrote that 2011 had been “one of the best years of my life.” And if at … Continue reading
Mamounia Lounge (Blue Tomato)
Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is a rather more rococo establishment than I’m accustomed to visiting. But for a place situated across the road from Harrods and offering “an idyllic and glamorous setting with traditional Arabic charm,” I’d expect nothing less … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Play
Get Ready for Derry: 2013’s City of Culture (CheapOair)
As rich as the history and traditions of Derry are, there’s still plenty more for this city – and its growing number of visitors – on the horizon. Indeed, 2013 promises to be an especially smart time to visit as … Continue reading
Talking Turkey 2012
Big turkey, little oven. That’s how my saturday din-din rolled out. In the end though, my dinner guests had no beef with the bird I served. Phew! As mentioned a couple of days ago, my 2012 Thanksgiving dinner came a … Continue reading