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About tikichris

Chris Osburn is the founder, administrator and editor of tikichris. In addition to blogging, he works as a freelance journalist, photographer, consultant and curator.

Coming Soon – The Wrath of Waltham Forest 

Posted on 2023-10-23 by tikichris

Hey folks! I’ve been dabbling in fiction for the first time in a long time – science fiction to be exact with a twist of fantasy. The result is a story about a monster lurking in the woods and marshes … Continue reading →

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NomNomNom – Cookery School at Little Portland Street – 2023 Reunion

Posted on 2023-09-28 by tikichris

Once upon a time, I used to take a lot of photographs. I mean a lot a lot of photographs. This was the late noughties, a window of transition from film photography to mobile phone photography when the DSLR (digital … Continue reading →

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At Home (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-09-14 by tikichris

A new episode of All Consumed, during which the following occurs: – Chris raves about a couple of London street food vendors.– Neil marvels at a couple of upscale London restaurants.– Both look forward to some upcoming adventures in the … Continue reading →

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Don Papa Rum Seven-Year-Old Limited Edition Eco Canister

Posted on 2023-09-09 by tikichris

Distilled in small batches from sugarcane grown on the Philippine island of Negros Occidental and aged in ex-Bourbon American oak, Don Papa Rum Seven-Year-Old is an excellent rum. With a pronounced vanilla profile and a hint of tropical spice (and … Continue reading →

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Poon’s Wontoneria (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-09-04 by tikichris

Neil and Chris experience a moment of wonton abandon at the wonderful Poon’s Wontoneria on Charlotte Street. Reveling in the moment, they chat about two individual trips recently taken to Shrewsbury – and how much they both loved this historic … Continue reading →

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Oops! | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-08-27 by tikichris

In the last post for my 2023 Resolution series, I started envisioning the rest of year – and then nothing! It’s been nearly two months since then without any followup or much activity at all on this blog. Time’s slipped … Continue reading →

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Chettinad Restaurant (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-08-07 by tikichris

Neil and Chris catch up at south Indian “village restaurant” Chettinad off Tottenham Court Road to record this episode of All Consumed. After enjoying a delicious meal, Chris talks Luddites and the antiauthoritarian spirit of Nottingham as Neil speaks to … Continue reading →

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Tonkotsu Soho with Emma Reynolds (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-07-11 by tikichris

For this episode of All Consumed, Neil and Chris are joined by a guest – Emma Reynolds of Tonkotsu – who graciously hosts them at the Soho branch of her still growing portfolio of ramen bars. After slurping down some … Continue reading →

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Lunchtime Delights: Unveiling Liverpool’s Best Meal Deals with tastecard

Posted on 2023-07-10 by tikichris

Lunchtime Delights: Unveiling Liverpool’s Best Meal Deals Liverpool’s vibrant food scene offers a plethora of options to satisfy your lunchtime cravings. From delightful Italian cuisine to mouthwatering burgers and comforting brunches, the city boasts a diverse range of restaurants catering … Continue reading →

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ZENB: The UK’s First 100% Yellow Pea Pasta 

Posted on 2023-07-08 by tikichris

ZENB is an online plant-based food brand. Its key product is yellow pea pasta – the UK’s first pasta made entirely from yellow peas.  The pasta comes in four familiar shapes – spaghetti, penne, fusilli and macaroni – as well … Continue reading →

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ICCO Pizza (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-07-02 by tikichris

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn catch up at ICCO, the People’s Pizzeria, on Goodge Street.  At this affordable Fitzrovia mainstay, the duo chat about recent travels – Thailand for Neil, Suffolk for Chris – as well as where to experience … Continue reading →

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Stephen Triffitt | Frank Sinatra’s Songs for Swingin’ Lovers | Cadogan Hall

Posted on 2023-07-01 by tikichris

A few weeks back, I attended a performance of Frank Sinatra’s Songs for Swingin’ Lovers by Stephen Triffitt with the Manhattan Swing Orchestra at Cadogan Hall. The opportunity to enjoy acclaimed Sinatra tribute artist, Triffitt, work magic with what’s considered … Continue reading →

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Rad Power Bikes £50 Discount with This Radvocate Referral Link 

Posted on 2023-06-24 by tikichris

Since publishing my Rad Power Bikes referral link post last month, I’ve taken my RadRunner Plus off road a couple of times. It handled the trails well, considerably better than I expected actually, and enabled me the chance to access … Continue reading →

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Starting to Envision the Rest of the Year | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-06-10 by tikichris

It’s been about a month since I checked in with this series, a mostly fun and fairly active few weeks with plenty of blogging. As I said in my last 2023 Resolution post, ‘I’ve got my mojo back.’ I think … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings

Posted on 2023-06-06 by tikichris

1. Rode my bike a lot this weekend;2. Saw some great art at some local galleries; 3. Work schedule has been reasonable for weeks; 4. Making my own smoothies for breakfast; and 5. New outdoor furniture my partner bought for our … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Update with Salter Olea 

Posted on 2023-06-01 by tikichris

Just about the same time as some renovation work was being completed on my kitchen, an email landed in my inbox with the subject line “Refresh your kitchen with Salter Olea.” Serendipitous? Possibly. Certainly worth a click.

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Deeney’s Cafe at the William Morris Gallery (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-05-30 by tikichris

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn have a fortifying Scottish breakfast at Deeney’s Cafe at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow. After scarfing down the cafe’s famous Hamish MacBeth toastie (haggis, bacon, Cheddar, rocket, caramelised onions and mustard), they chew even … Continue reading →

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Unlock £50 Savings When You Buy Your First Rad Power Bike 

Posted on 2023-05-21 by tikichris

Ever since I started riding my Rad Power Bike, one thing has been clear. People want to know where I got it and how they can get their own. Usually, they don’t even ask if I like it. They just … Continue reading →

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Arcade Food Hall (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-05-15 by tikichris

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn catch up over some burgers and chat about what’s impressed them the most since their last episode. Listen in on their recommendations for food, drink, art, and film in London, as well as a couple … Continue reading →

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Progress | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-05-14 by tikichris

After a couple of especially busy weeks, I find myself with some unexpected free time on a Sunday morning. I reckon this is as good a time as any to pause and reflect and write another post for my 2023 … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings

Posted on 2023-05-14 by tikichris

1. Feeling good about my blogging and podcasting activity; 2. Bagels; 3. Catching up with old friends; 4. The Muppets Mayhem; and 5. Riding my bike.

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Orange Buffalo (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-05-08 by tikichris

Finally a new episode after nearly a year. Was it worth the wait? Hosts Neil Davey and Chris Osburn reckon so. Chris is glad to chat about a few recent trips he’s taken while Neil just seems content to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Bilbao City Break

Posted on 2023-05-07 by tikichris

Last month, I took a quick solo city break in Bilbao – the largest city in the Basque Country and an excellent destination for great food and amazing art. I’d been to Bilbao a couple of times before and fully … Continue reading →

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Index | Tracking the Lion Man

Posted on 2023-05-01 by tikichris

Seeing the Lion Man of Hohlenstein-Stadel at Museum Ulm was a thrill. The journey to Ulm made the experience all the more worthwhile. I reckon the Lion Man is a must-see for anybody keen to experience an overwhelming sense of … Continue reading →

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Results | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-04-30 by tikichris

Hello. It’s been a few weeks since I last logged in to write something for my 2023 Resolution series. I’m not too concerned about the lapse though, because I am actually keeping my resolution, to start blogging regularly again. A … Continue reading →

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Ulm | Tracking the Lion Man

Posted on 2023-04-29 by tikichris

Continuing on from Baden-Baden, the next stop on my trail was Ulm, Germany – home of the Löwenmensch (Lion Man) of Hohlenstein-Stadel, the reason for my trip. Located roughly halfway between Stuttgart and Munich, this small city in the state … Continue reading →

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Infographic | Don’t Let Concern Turn for the Worse

Posted on 2023-04-16 by tikichris

I’m not quite sure how I came up with the idea for this infographic. It just sort of showed up in my mind one morning. But once it was there, I felt compelled to make the graphic and share it. … Continue reading →

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Baden-Baden | Tracking the Lion Man

Posted on 2023-04-15 by tikichris

Back on the track of the Lion Man … From Basel, the next stop on the tour was the historic spa town of Baden-Baden, Germany. Generally speaking, travelling from Basel to Baden-Baden should have been a piece of cake (black … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings

Posted on 2023-04-10 by tikichris

1. Cat; 2. Bed; 3. Breeze; 4. Birdsong; and 5. Coffee.

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Basel | Tracking the Lion Man

Posted on 2023-04-09 by tikichris

Welcome back to Tracking the Lion Man, a series of posts about my trip to Switzerland and Germany en route to the city of Ulm to view the Löwenmensch (Lion Man) of Hohlenstein-Stadel – a prehistoric sculpture carved out of mammoth … Continue reading →

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Back | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-04-08 by tikichris

Hey folks. I’m back after a few weeks hiatus from my 2023 Resolution. For part of that time off, I was traveling. Pertaining to my resolution to start blogging regularly again, my trip served to whet my appetite to continue … Continue reading →

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Tracking the Lion Man

Posted on 2023-04-02 by tikichris

I’ve just returned home from a week away in Switzerland and Germany. The reason for the trip was to have an in-person look at the Löwenmensch (Lion Man) of Hohlenstein-Stadel – a prehistoric footlong sculpture carved out of mammoth tusk on … Continue reading →

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Recap and Break | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-03-18 by tikichris

Eleven posts in as many weeks with a couple of busy weeks ahead, I thought now would be a good time to pause my 2023 Resolution series and take stock of what I’ve shared thus far. I’m pretty happy with … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings

Posted on 2023-03-16 by tikichris

1. Spring weather; 2. Crossing things off my to-do list; 3. Nice bike ride; 4.  Partner home from work early; and 5. Finding a chance to do one of these posts!

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No | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-03-11 by tikichris

Hey! I’m actually having fun working on my 2023 Resolution, and I hope you folks are enjoying reading about my attempts to keep my resolution to start blogging regularly after a long hiatus. For me, it’s interesting to observe how … Continue reading →

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