Monthly Archives: June 2014

Recipe: Pasteli Sauce

Posted on 2014-06-13 by tikichris

I was in Athens earlier this month, which is where I found inspiration for this recipe while munching on a piece of the classic Greek sweet, pasteli. A thin hard rectangle of mostly sesame seeds and honey, pasteli was probably the world’s first candy bar. For my sauce, all I did was take its basic ingredients to create a sort of enhanced honey, something that’s particularly tasty poured generously over a stack of Genesis Crafty’s Big Pancakes. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Genesis Crafty Blogger of the Month, Recipes, Shopping | Tagged Food, genesis crafty, Genesis Crafty Blogger of the Month, honey recipe, my recipes, pancake topping, pancakes, pasteli, pasteli sauce, pasteli sauce recipe, recipe, recipes, tikichris recipes | 1 Comment

Ant & Dec’s Takeaway on Tour at The O2

Posted on 2014-06-13 by tikichris

So, as an American who moved to London in 2001, a few distinctively British quirks revealed themselves to me soon after starting to settle in. To name but a few … there was the love of tea, a keen interest … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, London, Television | Tagged Ant & Dec, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Live, Celebrities, London, London blog, Saturday Night Takeaway Live, The O2, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Snow Hill Court

Posted on 2014-06-13 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged city of london, Clerkenwell, EC1, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, smithfield, snow hill, snow hill court, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Grecotel Pallas Athena: Great Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Athens, Greece (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-06-12 by tikichris

I’ve just returned from a long weekend in Athens, Greece where I had a fantastic time exploring this ancient and buzzing city full of all sorts of contemporary charm. In fact, I’ve been raving about the trip almost non-stop since … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Drink, Food, Greece, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged athens, athens greece, blogtrotters, boutique hotel, grecotel, grecotel pallas, grecotel pallas athena, greece, hotel review, hotels, OneTravel, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Penfold Street

Posted on 2014-06-12 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Win a Free Dinner for Two and Celebrate Benihana’s 50th Birthday

Posted on 2014-06-12 by tikichris

Famed Japanese teppayaki restaurant Benihana turns 50 this year. With its unique offering of quality food served with a side of kitchen theatrics in a glamorous setting, Benihana is one of the most fun ways to dine in London. Keen to experience a delicious meal with a few thrills and a lot of laughs? Here’s a chance to celebrate the famous Japanese steakhouse’s half century of success with a free dinner for two at one of its three London restaurants. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: West Smithfield

Posted on 2014-06-11 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged EC1, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, smithfield, Smithfield Market, street photography, west smithfield, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Recipe: Bourbon Maple Reduction with Roasted Pecans

Posted on 2014-06-11 by tikichris

This rich sauce is ridiculously easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with anybody who’s a fan of full-on flaovur. Try it poured generously over a stack of Genesis Crafty’s Big Pancakes. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: 145

Posted on 2014-06-10 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, homerton, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

New Gin and Tonic Menu at The Polo Bar at The Westbury

Posted on 2014-06-10 by tikichris

An invitation to sample a newly launched gin and tonic menu at The Polo Bar at The Westbury Hotel presented an excellent opportunity to discover a fine place to have a drink. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The World of Interiors

Posted on 2014-06-09 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged east london, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Recipe: Cheesy Chipotle Beans on Toast

Posted on 2014-06-09 by tikichris

This is a smoky and spicy version of the classic brekkie dish – which I found went really well using a couple of slices of Genesis Crafty’s Toaster Wheatens. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Genesis Crafty Blogger of the Month, Recipes | Tagged baked beans, baked beans recipe, beans on toast, beans on toast recipe, Cheesy Chipotle Beans on Toast, chipotle, chipotle chillies, Food, genesis crafty, Genesis Crafty Blogger of the Month, my recipes, recipe, recipes, spicy baked beans, spicy beans on toast, tikichris recipes | 1 Comment

London Daily Photo: CHURCH ARMY

Posted on 2014-06-08 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged Bell Street, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, marylebone, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

The Most Stunning Architecture in Europe (by Jenna Innouy)

Posted on 2014-06-08 by tikichris

From the ancient structures of Rome to the modern innovations in Spain, Europe is home to some of the most dramatic and stunning architecture in the world. Whether you’re a professional architect, a student or simply an admirer, these examples … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2014-06-07 by tikichris

How Important is Credit in Financing Your Holidays? (by Sarah Halloran)

Posted on 2014-06-07 by tikichris

Your credit could help you to finance your next holiday and to get access to some of the latest credit card or loan deals available. Experian CreditExpert offers free and instant access to your credit report.
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Genesis Crafty: Blogger of the Month

Posted on 2014-06-06 by tikichris

The six brothers behind decades old Northern Ireland bakery Genesis Crafty presented me with an opportunity to become one of the family so to speak … but for a limited time only. I’m their blogger of the month! And as such, I’m taking to my kitchen to see what I can cook up to go with their range of handmade small batch baked goods. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Genesis Crafty Blogger of the Month, Recipes, Shopping | Tagged bakery, Food, genesis crafty, Genesis Crafty Blogger of the Month, my recipes, recipe, recipes, Shopping | 1 Comment

London Daily Photo: Bell Street

Posted on 2014-06-06 by tikichris

‘Make My Switzerland’ App Helps You Discover Top Tips from Locals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-06-05 by tikichris

“Choose a city, pick your mood, discover top tips from our locals.” That’s what a relatively new Make My Switzerland app offers visitors hoping to achieve maximum Swiss delight – whether aiming for alpine heights, lounging by the lake or … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Art, Basel, Design, Drink, Food, Hotels, OneTravel, Restaurants, Shopping, Switzerland, Travel | Tagged alps, app, Basel, Bern, geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lugano, make my switzerland, make my switzerland app, my switzerland, my switzerland app, OneTravel, swiss cities, switzerland, Travel, Zurich | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Top of the Stairs

Posted on 2014-06-05 by tikichris

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Win a Carnaby World Cup Shopping Spree + Dinner for Two at Whyte & Brown

Posted on 2014-06-05 by tikichris

Want to watch the World Cup in style? Carnaby’s a smart place to do it … especially if you’re the lucky reader who wins my latest comp: a shopping spree worth £100 and dinner for two at free range chicken and craft beer haven, Whyte & Brown. Keep reading to find out how to win along with details about all the great World Cup action taking place in the heart of Soho. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Only Way is Up

Posted on 2014-06-04 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged bermondsey, downside, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, south london, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

3D Me Goes to Amsterdam on a Last Call with British Airways

Posted on 2014-06-03 by tikichris

Whoa. Check out this 8″ 3D print out of me. Apparently while I was trotting around Greece, this lil dude was paying a visit to Amsterdam on my behalf a la BA’s new Last Call range of last minute flight … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Travel, Urban Travel Blog | Tagged #lastcall, 3D printing, BA, british airways, last call, Travel, urban travel blog | 1 Comment

London Daily Photo: Oxford Street Shades

Posted on 2014-06-03 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, oxford street, Photography, photography blog, street photography, W1, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Discovering Athens … #blogtrottersgr

Posted on 2014-06-02 by tikichris

Whether on its own as a cheer and cheerful city break or as a pivotal component to an extended Greek vacation, Athens is wonderful place to discover and one that I’ll be raving about for awhile. Continue reading →