Monthly Archives: January 2016

Jimmy’s Farm Sausages at Shake Shack

Posted on 2016-01-31 by tikichris

Scarf this down hot dog aficionados: award-winning and traditionally prepared Jimmy’s Farm Cumberland-Style sausages, made of 100% free range Suffolk pork, are now on the menu at Shake Shack. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #50

Posted on 2016-01-30 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Window to the World with LG OLED and Bompas & Parr

Posted on 2016-01-30 by tikichris

Promising “maximum picture quality and minimum power consumption,” LG reckons its new OLED TV is a game changer. Continue reading →

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A Taste of Jersey in London (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2016-01-30 by tikichris

The weekend of 29 January saw head chef Pascal Proyart of One-O-One Restaurant at The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge making space in his kitchen for chef Mark Jordan of the Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey. Continue reading →

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Win Your Very Own Yoghurt Maker from Hansells Yoghurt

Posted on 2016-01-29 by tikichris

Yoghurt! It’s certainly easy to eat. But did you know its super easy to make for yourself. Save your pence and learn how to make something good and healthy for yourself with your very own Hansells Yoghurt Maker Starter Kit. There’s one complete kit set aside for a lucky tikichris reader. Could it be you? Continue reading →

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Why You Should Consider Pursuing A Career In Baking Cakes

Posted on 2016-01-29 by tikichris

Is there a profession that combines art and science and offers sweet rewards? There is – just ask a professional cake crafter. Cake specialists with the ability to bake a tasty treat and to customise its trimming to make it … Continue reading →

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Namibia | Index

Posted on 2016-01-28 by tikichris

It’s hard to imagine a landscape more dramatic than that of Namibia. Add to the scenery an amazing (and rather accessible) assortment of big game and wildlife. Then, lightly apply a sprinkling of well-maintained roads across the country to help folks get to its towns and settlements, best beauty spots, and welcoming network of bush camps and luxury lodges. If you like the idea of hitting the open road, experiencing true wilderness, seeing lots and lots of game, and still being able to take a hot shower and sleep in a comfortable bed every night, Namibia’s the place for you. Continue reading →

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Chill Out in the World’s Top 10 Ice Hotels! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2016-01-28 by tikichris

At these ten ultra-cool hotels, an icy reception is guaranteed, but don’t worry! Continue reading →

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Namibia | Sossusvlei

Posted on 2016-01-27 by tikichris

Last stop on my luxury safari road trip across Namibia was Sossusvlei. Not just the ultimate destination of my itinerary but also the ultimate choice for a desert break. Continue reading →

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#TravelexTourist for a Day

Posted on 2016-01-27 by tikichris

Travelex, the foreign currency experts, got in touch recently to see if I’d like one of its Multi-Currency Cash Passport cards pre-loaded with $150 for a day out in London. Continue reading →

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Namibia | Skeleton Coast

Posted on 2016-01-26 by tikichris

Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp was a khaki canvas paradise of haute design fixed lightly to one of the world’s most desolate and pristine wilderness areas. Open just over a year, this fully solar powered joint venture between Wilderness Safaris and the neighbouring Conservancies of Anabeb, Torra and Sesfontein, was the very model for cutting edge – and sustainable – luxury. Continue reading →

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6 of the Best Biking Destinations on the Planet (OneTravel)

Posted on 2016-01-25 by tikichris

6 of the Best Biking Destinations on the Planet Continue reading →

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Namibia | Doro Nawas

Posted on 2016-01-25 by tikichris

Although I only had one night at Doro Nawas, it was an impactful stay in one of the most serenely beautiful places I’ve ever been – something I could just as easily say of the whole of Namibia itself. Continue reading →

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Holiday Inn Express Launches Next Generation

Posted on 2016-01-24 by tikichris

I enjoyed my Ealing sleepover. I got some work done in a spacious room that I was able arrange to large extent how I wished. I had some awesome pizza delivered to my room. I slept like a baby. Continue reading →

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Namibia | Etosha

Posted on 2016-01-24 by tikichris

Thoroughly well rested from my relaxing stay in Windhoek and more than ready for some serious safari action, I hit the road en route to the first lodge one my itinerary: Andersson’s Camp, set within Ongava Game Reserve on the border of (and with its own private gate to) Etosha National Park. Continue reading →

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Charcoal Brioche Chakalaka: Better Breads at Bunnychow

Posted on 2016-01-23 by tikichris

Bunny who?In case you’ve yet to get hip to this SA street food phenom, Bunnychow (the place, one word) serves bunny chow (traditional street food from Durban, two words). A “bunny” is a freshly baked bun hollowed out and “crammed” with hot fillings and topped with a bread lid (which serves as an excellent sopper-upper once you’re close to the bottom of your bunny). Continue reading →

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Namibia

Posted on 2016-01-23 by tikichris

This was my first time in Namibia, but not the greater southern Africa region. I’ve been heading down to this gorgeous part of the world since the mid 90s (and even lived in Mozambique for about a year) – always encountering enthusiastic folks insistent that I get to Namibia but never quite being able to take them up on their advice. But now I’ve finally made it, and I can see what the fuss had been all about it. Continue reading →

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Compact and Stylish Y3 (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2016-01-22 by tikichris

Time for a change? I thought so recently and decided to switch to a new coffee maker. Yes, of course, I stuck with a machine that would take my illy capsules but went with something a little more compact and colourful than what I had been using. Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Vote tikichris for the 2016 UK Blog Awards

Posted on 2016-01-22 by tikichris

It’s down to the wire folks! If you haven’t voted yet for my blog in the 2016 UK Blog Awards, could you please? You’ve got until Monday 25 January 2016 at 9pm. And if you have, well guess what?! You … Continue reading →

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Win a Case of Craft Beer and Cider from Green & Pleasant

Posted on 2016-01-21 by tikichris

Green & Pleasant brews English craft beer and cider made from top quality locally sourced ingredients. Fancy a taste for free? I’ve got a mixed case to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Wasokan, Notting Hill: Europe’s First Authentic Japanese Kimono and Matcha Shop

Posted on 2016-01-21 by tikichris

It’s not a likely occurrence that a visit to the launch of a retail space in Notting Hill turns to talk bringing more harmony to the people of Europe. But that was the sort of chat I had with Noriyuki Ikeda at his new kimono and matcha shop, Wasokan, on Westbourne Grove. Continue reading →

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WOMEN: New Portraits by Annie Leibovitz

Posted on 2016-01-20 by Madison Salters

WOMEN aims to look at the way the roles and notion of womanhood have changed over time. After a shoot with Caitlyn Jenner, Annie describes, “It was like creating a new person, around the idea of what a woman is… what is, who is this new person?” The concept first fascinated her decades past, after shooting Vegas showgirls inside and outside of their makeup. “They were so normal looking [out of costume]… my [showgirl] photos represented how women dressed up to be women.” But what happens when you dress the concept of womanhood down? Continue reading →

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Chefs Mark Jordan and Pascal Proyart Team Up for a Taste of Jersey in London

Posted on 2016-01-20 by tikichris

Head Chef Pascal Proyart of One-O-One Restaurant at The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge will host Chef Mark Jordan of Michelin starred Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey at the end of this month for two nights offering guests an opportunity to try collaborative seafood tasting menus. Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Youth

Posted on 2016-01-20 by tikichris

Something about director Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film Youth reminded me of taking the time to watch a sunset: an exalted if everyday occurrence that’s slow paced but ends too soon. Continue reading →

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That Time I Met David Bowie

Posted on 2016-01-17 by tikichris

He told us not to blow it ‘cause he knows it’s all worthwhile. Continue reading →

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Experience a Full Spectrum of Flavours at the Malaysian Home Cooking Supper Club

Posted on 2016-01-15 by tikichris

Home cooking. It’s a most wonderful thing when done with passion and pride. And if the proud and passionate cook’s original home happens to Malaysian, then those folks lucky enough to enjoy the flavoursome fare are in for an especially delicious treat. One such fortunate foodie was me last time round at Vi Vian Woo’s Malaysian Home Cooking supper club. Continue reading →

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Your Ultimate Guide to Delicious Dallas (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-01-09 by tikichris

Dallas is a dynamic place, and if you’re in town and seeking a bite of something tasty, you’ll have a run of delicious options catering to all palates and budgets – from food trucks to luxury hotels. And Dallas isn’t just a culinary hub for the great state of Texas, it’s also one of the best and most diverse dining scenes in all of America! Yum. Continue reading →

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Actress Zoe Richards Introduces Us To Mr. Selfridge Season 4’s Vaudeville Royalty, Jenny Dolly

Posted on 2016-01-08 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters interviews Zoe Richards about her role as Jenny Dolly in Mr Selfridge Season 4. Wealth, sensuality, shopping, and scandal: ITV’s Mr Selfridge has been gripping British viewers for three seasons now, and on Friday, January 8th at 9pm, the series’ … Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: Round Up of Posts

Posted on 2016-01-07 by tikichris

Here’s a round up of all of Maddie Salters’ posts about her recent agro adventure in Crete. Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: Agro-Adventuring – Is It For You?

Posted on 2016-01-07 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters makes the case for having an agro-adventure in Greece. Let me take a moment to describe what the landscape of Greece is like. Mountains topped with sun-spattered clouds, expanding towards the shining armor of the sea, dotted with greenery, … Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: A Michelin Day In The Kitchen

Posted on 2016-01-06 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters has a Michelin day in a Cretan kitchen. On my final day in Crete, I was transported from the field to the inside of a kitchen at restaurant Kritamon in the Archanes village with Michelin starred Chef Dimitris Mavrakis. … Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: Cheesemaking at a High-Altitude Goat Farm

Posted on 2016-01-06 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters continues her agro-adventure on the island of Crete. In the high-altitude village of Krana in Mylopotamos, the baying of goats is a common sound. They are a shepherding people, in this part of Crete, and I had the honour … Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: In The Olive Grove

Posted on 2016-01-05 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters finds her visit to a Cretan olive grove to be both exhausting and meditative. Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: Fantastic Mastic!

Posted on 2016-01-05 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters discovers fantastic mastic! Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: A Grecian Agro-Adventure

Posted on 2016-01-04 by Madison Salters

With winter tightening its chilly grip over the UK, I escaped to sunny Crete for an Agro-Adventure. Continue reading →

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