Monthly Archives: June 2016

Sideways: The Play at St James Theatre

Posted on 2016-06-04 by tikichris

If you loved the movie, to be sure you’ll love the play, adapted for the stage by original Sideways novelist, Rex Pickett and deftly directed David Grindely. Continue reading →

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Madam Butterfly at ENO

Posted on 2016-06-03 by tikichris

A tearjerker of a show, thanks in large part to a profoundly sympathetic performance of soprano Rena Harms, English National Opera’s staging of Madame Butterfly delights the eyes as much as it moves the hearts of its audience. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Quick and Easy Mapo Tofu

Posted on 2016-06-02 by tikichris

This recipe for the classic Sichuan tofu and meat recipe, mapo tofu, is not authentic – at all – but it is quick and easy. And very yummy. What’s especially nice about this basic recipe is that it uses minimal ingredients but packs a flavoursome and savoury wallop. Continue reading →

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Taking a Cultural Walking Tour through London’s “Little India” (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-06-02 by tikichris

SharedCity is a new London venture specializing in cultural walking tours in areas with immigrant communities. I tagged along on a recent saunter through “Little India” – aka Ealing Road – near Wembley Stadium in the West London borough of … Continue reading →

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Win a Comida Fest Hamper Filled with Brazilian Food and Drink

Posted on 2016-06-01 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with Latin street food festival, Comida Fest, and Brazilian Products Online to run an especially zesty and generous competition offering one tikichris reader the chance to win a hamper packed full of delicious Brazilian food and drink valued at £60. Continue reading →