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Monthly Archives: May 2019
Win a Mixed Case of Six Bottles from Nederburg Wines | #DoYourPart
I’ve teamed up with South Africa’s most awarded wine brand, Nederburg Wines, to highlight the amazing work Nederburg does helping provide bicycles to people with limited access to transportation across Africa and to run a special giveaway competition offering the chance for one reader of this blog to win a mixed case of six bottles of wine and to highlight the amazing work Nederburg does providing bicycles to people with limited access to transportation across Africa. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, Freebies, Travel, Wine
Tagged South African wine, wine
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8 Destinations Where You Can Find Some Hidden Gem Spa Resorts Around the World (Miles Away)
Here’s a look at a few of the best affordable hidden gem spa destinations in the U.S. and across the globe. Continue reading
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Look Smart When You Buy Your Sunglasses
With more than a decade’s experience in online sales, SmartBuyGlasses is the eyewear e-commerce leader in over 20 countries worldwide with a growing physical retail store presence in key markets as well. Continue reading
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Kanada-Ya Adds Gyoza to the Menu
The tonkotsu ramen specialists at Kanada-Ya have added gyoza to the menu. Already a fan of all the other delectable morsels served at this Japan restaurant’s three London outlets, I was keen to have a taste of the most recent addition as soon as possible. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged angel, Food, interview, islington, japanese food, japanese restaurants, Kanada-Ya, Kazuhiro Kanada, London, N1, N1 0PN, ramen, restaurants, reviews, soup, Travel
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Mighty Mayfair Breakfast Spot: The Guinea Grill
Mayfair mainstay, The Guinea Grill, has started serving breakfast for the first time in its 67 year history. For a meaty start to your day, having your most important meal at this Bruton Place pub and restaurant would be a fine idea. Continue reading
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Flexing Vegan | Halo Burger
Made with a Beyond Meat plant-based patty and topped with tangy BBQ sauce, smoked Gouda style cheese, crispy onion strips and mayo, Halo Burger’s Smoky Carolina BBQ burger is a treat! Continue reading
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Posted in Flexing Vegan, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Beyond Beef, Beyond Burgers, Beyond Meat, brixton, Brixton Station Road, burgers, cheeseburgers, fast food, Flexing Vegan, Flexitarian, Food, Halo Burger, Halo Burgers, hamburgers, London, Pop Brixton, restaurants, reviews, south london, SW9, SW9 8PQ, vegan, vegetarian
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Pompi: il Regno del Tiramisu
Pompi is a 60 year-old family business founded in Rome with a presence in London. Key to the Pompi’s long running success is its handcrafted tiramisu served in its shops and available for delivery. I was most pleased when the London branch of Pompi reached out for me to try their traditionally made tiramisu. Continue reading
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Magnificent Manila: 7 Experiences That Will Make You Want to Visit ASAP! (Miles Away)
he capital of the Philippines and the Pearl of the Orient, Manila is an excellent place to visit … and a destination that’s way too underrated. Continue reading
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Win a Free Copy of New Book, Lonely Planet’s Global Distillery Tour
Lonely Planet has published a new book featuring the best distilleries and bars in 33 countries that you can visit with advice on what to drink when you get there. Continue reading
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Ample Day in Amsterdam (Ideas for an Easygoing Day Out)
Take a gander at these ideas based on my most recent visit so you can come up with our own easygoing outing in one of Europe’s most engaging destinations. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged amsterdam
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Step into the Silver Screen at These Film-Featured Pubs
For film fans, visiting the set of a favourite flick is the dream. For films that have pub-based scenes, this is certainly achievable. Here commercial LPG supplier to pubs, Flogas, explore some of these film-starring pubs.
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Bill’s Restaurant, Kingston-on-Thames
The Kingston branch of Bill’s Restaurant is sporting a fresh new look. Judith Schrut went to check it out. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged Bills Restaurants, brunch, cocktails, eating out, Food, Judith Schrut, KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES, London, restaurant
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Covent Garden in Bloom Returns
Fleur de Villes has returned to Covent Garden with yet another dazzling display of luxury floral couture. It’s part of the annual Covent Garden in Bloom event, which runs from 15th May to 5th June 2019, kicking off Spring in the city. The exhibition, held in Central Street inside the Market building, celebrates the changing of seasons and is, as expected, an utter treat on the senses. Continue reading
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Selina Periampillai Talks about The Island Kitchen (All Consumed)
Riding a wave of rave reviews and phenomenal sales for her book, The Island Kitchen, Selina Periampillai takes a moment to chat with me about her Mauritian heritage and how she turned her love for island cooking into a successful and dynamic career. Continue reading
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Two Keys: Mixing it Up for Summer
After much flavourful experimenting, gin enthusiasts James Simpson and Jack Herlihy discovered that tea paired brilliantly with certain spirits. So, Two Keys’ first two mixers were born. Black Tea Mixer is a dark, smoky blend of premium Indian and Sri Lankan teas while Gree Continue reading
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America’s Most Underrated National Parks and What to Do There (Going Places)
Here’s our look at 10 of the best national parks that are least appreciated, with reasons why you shouldn’t overlook them when booking round trip flights to your next outdoor adventure. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel, USA
Tagged Going Places, National Parks, OneTravel, Travel, USA
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How to Book Hotel Room for Large Families
Booking hotel rooms for large families is a lot easier than you think, but you need to be sure that you have followed the steps below so that you can get good results. Continue reading
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Win a Bottle of Gin Lane 1751’s Victoria Pink
ndon-based distiller Gin Lane 1751 has added an authentically made pink gin to its line up of classic Victorian style gins. Handcrafted in small batches and distilled by eighth generation gin-maker, Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, Victoria Pink is full bodied and aromatic, with a floral flavour and a hint of spice. Continue reading
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Look for Melitta’s Coffee Bike! | My Coffee with Melitta
My friends at Melitta are hitting the road this summer and taking their coffee bike to events in London and beyond to demonstrate why they are the true pioneers of coffee enjoyment. For the latest post in the My Coffee … Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, England, Entertainment, Food, London, My Coffee 2019, Travel
Tagged coffee
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Becky Kean, Cofounder of Nirvana Brewery
In this episode, Neil thought I had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery … and I thought Neil had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery. In any case, we both turned up there and, fortunately, director and cofounder Becky Kean was gracious enough to let us stay and tell us all about her excellent alcohol-free beers. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Beer, interview, London, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, beer, London, Shopping, Travel
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Island Hopping in Indonesia: The Best Islands to Visit (Going Places)
With more than 17,000 islands, there’s a lot more to the Asian Pacific nation of Indonesia than vacationing in Bali (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). Here’s a look at very few of the best islands to visit in … Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Going Places, indonesia, OneTravel, Travel
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What Type of Water Filter Will Be Best for Your House
Here is how you can choose a good water filter for your house. Continue reading
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Solange Berchemin and 111 Places in the Lake District (All Consumed)
In this episode of All Consumed, I interview writer and photographer Solange Berchemin about her new book, 111 Places in the Lake District That you Shouldn’t Miss. Published by Emons as part of its 111 Places/111 Shops series, Solange’s book provides an insider’s guide to the Lake District and features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Art, Books, Drink, England, Food, interview, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged 111 Places, 111 Places in the Lake District, 111 Places in the Lake District That You Shouldn't Miss, All Consumed, books, england, interview, lake district, Podcasts, Solange Berchemin, Travel
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Chez Maiss Restaurant and Wine Bar, Hammersmith
Newly opened Chez Maiss inside the Broadway Shopping Centre at Hammersmith Station was everything I had hoped to encounter when reviewing a restaurant. It’s a hidden gem in plain sight offering delicious food and drink in a convenient location. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Broadway Shopping Centre, Broadway Shopping Centre West, cocktails, Drink, Food, HAMMERSMITH, Hammersmith Broadway, restaurants, reviews, Travel, W6, W6 9YD, west london, wine, wine bars
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Good Stuff #90
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more which contributor Judith Schrut discovered at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged bakery, bees, chewing gum, chocolate, EXCEL, Food, gelato, good cause, good stuff, honey, ice cream, Italy, Judith Schrut, London, muffins, natural products, organic, Shopping, Slow Food, Travel
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Unmissable Stage Premiere | Small Island at the NT
Leah Harvey & Shiloh Coke in Small Island, photo credit Brinkhoff Moegenburg, courtesy NT Press Office Andrea Levy’s novel about the postwar Caribbean-to-Britain migrant experience has been adapted for the stage. Judith Schrut reviews this powerful, unmissable show, which opened … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Theatre, Travel
Tagged Andrea Levy, Art, Entertainment, immigration, Judith Schrut, London, national theatre, Small Island, The Windrush, theatre
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How “Growing Your Own” Helped Britain Survive the World Wars
The devastation of the First World War saw a renewed emphasis by politicians and governments for it to be the war to end all wars. As we now know, this wasn’t the case, and it’s almost 80 years since the … Continue reading
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Win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta
Continuing to share My Coffee with you, I’ve teamed up with Melitta for another giveaway competition offering one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew coffee machine. Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Competition, Drink, Food, Freebies, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, Shopping, Video
Tagged #WinMelittaAromaFresh, Aroma Fresh, AromaFresh, AromaFresh Grind & Brew, AromaFresh Grind and Brew, coffee, coffee machine, coffee maker, competition, Drink, Food, free, freebies, Instagram competition, Melitta, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, My Coffee with Melitta, Shopping, Video
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