Daily Archives: 2019-01-19

Roasting Plant Brings Javabot (and Great Tasting Coffee) to London Bridge

Posted on 2019-01-19 by tikichris

New York-based Roasting Plant Coffee opened its first roastery/cafe in London this week, bringing with it Javabot – an automated roasting system and sleek piece of cafe-theatre kit. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #84  

Posted on 2019-01-19 by tikichris

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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Head for the Heel | Antonella’s Pasticciotto Leccese

Posted on 2019-01-19 by Judith Schrut

Hey, it’s a tikichris exclusive! Judith Schrut tips you off on a scrumptious treat, just for our readers. If our Head for the Heel mini-series has whet your appetite for travel, food and drink of southern Italy, you’ll want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Head for the Heel, Italy, Recipes | Tagged aperitivo, Borgagne, cakes, dessert, Italy, Judith Schrut, Lecce, pasticciotto, recipe, Salento | Leave a comment

10 Top Tempranillo Red Wines

Posted on 2019-01-19 by tikichris

It’s as Spanish as castanets and paella. Tempranillo (temp-ra-neo) makes some of Spain’s best red wines. The main red grape variety used in Rioja’s red wines, it has an unmistakeably savoury flavour, with hints of leather, tobacco leaves, and fruit … Continue reading →

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Win Free Tickets to the France Show

Posted on 2019-01-19 by tikichris

COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. STILL KEEN TO ATTEND THE FRANCE SHOW? USE VOUCHER CODE TFSCOSB TO PURCHASE £3 TICKETS (REGULAR PRICE IS £13). BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-france-show-2019-tickets-48331137734?discount=TFSCOSB The France … Continue reading →

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Head for the Heel | Andiamo All’Adriatico! (to the Adriatic)

Posted on 2019-01-19 by Judith Schrut

Every great holiday must come to an end, and so too must Judith Schrut’s glorious gambol down the heel of Italy’s boot. We literally jumped with joy (see above) to hear that our last few days in Italy would be … Continue reading →