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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.

The 7 Best Family Friendly Cities You Should Visit This Summer (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-06-20 by tikichris

Here’s our roundup of seven of the most family friendly cities in the US. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia with Vaca y Marela

Posted on 2017-06-19 by tikichris

I spent the end of April grazing across one of my favourite foodie regions of Europe – Galicia – helping an amigo get a little closer to making his dreams a reality and discovering why this picturesque and verdant corner of northwestern Spain is an ideal setting for what he’s cooking up. Continue reading →

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Summer Cities That are Great for Seniors (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-06-18 by tikichris

We took a look around the US and found these seven cities to be among the very best for chasing your dreams and enjoying your travels as a senior this summer. Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Pay a High Price for Great Wine

Posted on 2017-06-17 by tikichris

As much as I’ve been loving the wines I’ve been drinking this summer I haven’t had to splash out a fortune for them. Continue reading →

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Preview: Children are Stinky at Underbelly Festival

Posted on 2017-06-16 by tikichris

Acrobatics coupled with highbrow toilet humour? I’m in and very much looking forward to checking out Children are Stinky at Underbelly Festival. Continue reading →

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A Local’s Guide to London: What to Do, See, and Experience (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-06-15 by tikichris

American born, I’ve lived in London for over a decade. Although I’m fairly well settled in, this city never ceases to surprise and delight me. Even as a longtime resident with no plans to leave, it’s still one of my favorite destinations. Continue reading →

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Win the Complete Range of Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauces

Posted on 2017-06-12 by tikichris

For a sweet taste of Tennessee, check out this opportunity to win the complete range of BBQ Sauces from the one and only Jack Daniel! Continue reading →

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Sweet Life with Splenda?

Posted on 2017-06-11 by tikichris

Have you ever tried baking with Splenda as a no-calorie alternative to sugar? Me neither, but now I’m going to give it a shot. Continue reading →

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50% Off Your Meal at The Localist with CityMunch

Posted on 2017-05-30 by tikichris

Here’s a review of a delicious meal I had recently at new(ish)ly opened The Localist in Clerkenwell along with an offer for you to get 50% off your visit if you book through CityMunch. The Localist’s focus is on seasonal, European … Continue reading →

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How to Pack for Your First Hiking Adventure

Posted on 2017-05-30 by tikichris

So you’ve finally made the decision to pack a bag and head out into the great wilderness to fend for yourself. This is a big step for you: taking everything you need to be self-sufficient for a few days and … Continue reading →

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The Table Café, Southwark Street

Posted on 2017-05-29 by tikichris

A casual air and a commitment to seasonal and sustainable food made my meal at The Table Café a pleasant night out. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pork Bone Broth with Miso and Seaweed

Posted on 2017-05-28 by tikichris

Making your own bone broth from scratch is super easy to do. The results are nourishing and hearty and a great base for all sorts of dishes. Continue reading →

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Dinner at Benares with Les Vignobles Foncalieu

Posted on 2017-05-27 by tikichris

An invitation to indulge in an intriguing assortment of Les Vignobles Foncalieu wines at one of London’s haut-est Indian restaurants turned out to be a memorably delicious dining (and drinking) experience. Continue reading →

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Summer Food and Wine Q&A | #AskBordeauxWines

Posted on 2017-05-26 by tikichris

Save the date! From 1 to 3pm on Monday 12 June, I’ll be on Twitter engaging in an afternoon Q&A about summer food and wine pairings with the folks from Bordeaux Wines UK. Continue reading →

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The 5 Minute Routines That Will Save Your Sanity

Posted on 2017-05-25 by tikichris

You know the drill: it’s 5:30 p.m. and the kids are yelling that they are starving and you are frazzled from the hella day you had at work, and your husband is…where is he? Huff. You look around and realize … Continue reading →

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Hamburger USA: The Best Burger in Every State (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-05-25 by tikichris

Best hamburgers in America? We reckon this list of every state’s best burger is a good starting point for your beef-bound quests. Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Greenall’s London Dry Gin

Posted on 2017-05-25 by tikichris

While touring the Greenall’s distillery in Warrington I made sure to stash a bottle in my bag to share with one lucky reader. Fancy a taste of what Britain’s oldest distillers have been during since the 1761? Continue reading →

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Black Cat Cabaret at Underbelly Festival

Posted on 2017-05-23 by tikichris

Feats of physical prowess cheekily delivered and presented in a sultry and slightly sinister fashion – London’s celebrated Black Cat Cabaret slinks to the summer stage of Underbelly Festival on the South Bank. Continue reading →

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Salt Beef Bagels, Iced Coffee and More at Mercer & Co, Chapel Market

Posted on 2017-05-22 by tikichris

At £3.90, a recent late breakfast/early lunch of hand carved salt beef with mustard (I went with American) and a pickled gherkin on a bagel was minimal money went spent for a mightily meaty and thoroughly filling meal. Continue reading →

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What to Consider When Starting Up a Small Food Business

Posted on 2017-05-22 by tikichris

What to consider when starting up a small food business Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Red Turtle

Posted on 2017-05-21 by tikichris

Oscar nominated and winner of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Special Prize, The Red Turtle by Director Michael Dudok de Wit is coming to UK cinemas 26 May. Continue reading →

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Mac & Wild Devonshire Square

Posted on 2017-05-20 by tikichris

A taste of wild Scotland supplemented with an ample dash Scottish hospitality made my meal at Mac & Wild’s City outpost a deliciously memorable one. Continue reading →

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Five Years in London for Gelateria 3Bis

Posted on 2017-05-19 by tikichris

Half a decade strong here in London, Gelateria 3Bis has a 30 year history in Rimini. I dropped by the artisanal gelato maker’s London outpost recently for its birthday party (both London and Rimini openings share the same 10th of May date). Continue reading →

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Honky Tonking in Downtown Nashville (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-05-19 by tikichris

Honky tonks and honky tonking ain’t what they used to be, but the last bastion of hope for this 20th-century pastime still exists in downtown Nashville at the lower end of Broadway (just look for the neon glow). Continue reading →

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Tootoomoo Crouch End

Posted on 2017-05-18 by tikichris

Pan Asian eatery Tootoomoo in Crouch End does a bang up job offering a range of crowd pleaser dishes focused on Chinese, Southeast Asian and Japanese flavours. Continue reading →

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Fifth Dimension Chocolates’ Journey Box

Posted on 2017-05-18 by tikichris

Fine flavour in full 5D! If you haven’t tried Fifth Dimension Chocolates you’re missing out on some inventive creations crafted with finesse. Continue reading →

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New Summer Cocktails at St James Bar, The Balcon, Sofitel London St James

Posted on 2017-05-14 by tikichris

St James Bar at The Balcon (inside the Sofitel London St James) has recently launched a new Spring/Summer Collection of cocktails. Continue reading →

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Yuu Kitchen

Posted on 2017-05-13 by tikichris

Head Chef Jon de Villa (ex-Nobu, ex-Flesh & Buns) blends fine dining flair with casual dining fun at Yuu Kitchen on Commercial Street – a (new-ish) Pacific Rim restaurant emphasising Southeast Asian flavours cooked mostly on two Big Green Egg BBQ grills. Continue reading →

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Oh Là Là! How You Can Do Paris for $100 a Day (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-05-13 by tikichris

Paris for $100 a day? No, we haven’t lost our marbles — it is very much possible! And you’ll even have a great time experiencing the best the City of Lights has to offer. But doing Paris on the cheap will take a bit of thinking ahead and careful spending.
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Win a Bottle of Outer Space Vodka

Posted on 2017-05-12 by tikichris

Outer Space Vodka launched in the US just 18 months ago, the brand is now available in 42 states and has gone on to sell more than 40,000 cases. It just made contact with the UK last month and is available exclusively through 31Dover.com. Continue reading →

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The Best Places to Purchase Alcohol Online

Posted on 2017-05-12 by tikichris

There are many people who are fans of different types of alcohol. You might count yourself among this group. If this is the case, it is very important that you educate yourself regarding where the most exclusive types of alcohol … Continue reading →

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8 Great Trips to Take with Mom (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-05-12 by tikichris

Next time you’re trying to decide whether to go on vacation or visit your mother, consider doing both by taking Mom on a trip that she won’t forget. Continue reading →

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London Clown Festival 2017

Posted on 2017-05-12 by tikichris

Hilarity, absurdity and high buffoonery return to the capital. No, I’m not talking about the impending general election. I’m talking about the 2017 London Clown Festival on now until 21 May at the Hornsey Town Hall Art Centre in Crouch End. Continue reading →

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Summer Burger Series Launched at Ceviche Old St

Posted on 2017-05-09 by tikichris

Ceviche Old St has launched a new series of monthly limited edition burgers for its lunch menu this summer. I dropped by the restaurant earlier this week for a taste. They may see me drop back by again for another. Continue reading →

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Glovax: New Multi-Use, Super Durable Gloves

Posted on 2017-05-09 by tikichris

Glovax gloves are made from special yarns (produced in only two factories in the world – one in Zhejiang, China and the other in Japan) that are resistant to abrasion, blade cutting, tearing, and puncture. They’re also water and oil proof with anti-skidding material on the palm and fingers for a firm grid no matter how slippery the situation. They feel impressively lightweight and flexible on the hand – and pretty comfortable too. Continue reading →

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