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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.

London Daily Photo: A Mentor and Mentee Share a Laugh

Posted on 2014-07-09 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading →

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Breakfast Recipe: Red Eye Gravy with illy Espresso

Posted on 2014-07-08 by tikichris

Red eye gravy is a classic comfort food sauce from my home in the American Deep South. Usually served with ham or bacon, it’s about as easy and affordable to make as it is delicious. The main ingredients are grease … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Jump!

Posted on 2014-07-08 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading →

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Tour de France: Cambridge to London with Bonne Maman

Posted on 2014-07-08 by tikichris

I would like to say a massive merci beaucoup to the friendly folks from Bonne Maman for offering me the amazing opportunity to ride along with the Tour de France in the Bonne Maman procession vehicle yesterday from Cambridge to London. It was super cool checking out the Tour’s Village at Parker’s Piece in Cambridge and taking a behind the scenes snoop of all the goings-on and preparations before the race began. And riding in the procession to encounter the tens of thousands of Tour supporters along the way was an absolute thrill. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: An Artist and Her Self Portrait

Posted on 2014-07-07 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading →

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26 Grains Pop-Up at Old Street Station for the Whole Month of July 2014

Posted on 2014-07-06 by tikichris

Passing through Old Street Station in the morning? Get a free breakfast this Wednesday and Thursday (9 and 10 July) from the 26 Grains porridge pop-up when you mention this blog. Continue reading →

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London to Paris in 24 Hours – What to See, What to Miss (by David James Taylor)

Posted on 2014-07-06 by tikichris

Paris is unquestionably one of Europe’s most historic, iconic cities. Conveniently, it only takes a few hours to travel from Paris to London by bus, which makes it a wonderful day trip option. As a result, you can get a … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: A Mentor Shares His Perspective

Posted on 2014-07-06 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff – Imbibe Live Edition

Posted on 2014-07-06 by tikichris

Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you … and in this case mostly to sip all from my meander round this year’s Imbibe Live – the “innovative and interactive annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade.” Enjoy. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: A Mentee Contemplates His Future

Posted on 2014-07-05 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. The foundation is based at Queens Park Community … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Salmon + a Scandilicious Freebie

Posted on 2014-07-04 by tikichris

This July and August when you purchase four promotional stickered packs of Morrisons “M” Norwegian salmon at Morrisons supermarkets, you’ll get a free copy of Signe Johansen’s cookbook, Scandilicious, Secrets of Scandinavian Cooking. Just look for the NORGE logo on pre-packed Norwegian salmon when shopping and choose between 440g salmon fillets, 240g salmon fillets and 240g lightly smoked salmon fillets. Continue reading →

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4 Foodie Festivals in Italy This Summer (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-07-04 by tikichris

Anytime is a good time to visit Italy, especially if you are a foodie! And this summer promises a delicious array of events for folks keen to have as many gourmet experiences as possible during their Italian vacation. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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#TennisCrazy? Here’s a Chance to Win Your Very Own illy Coffee Machine

Posted on 2014-07-04 by tikichris

All you’ve got to do to be in with a chance to win your very own espresso machine is to follow @espressoCrazy on Twitter. Yeah, that’s it. The giveaway has been going on since Wimbledon kicked off and will continue until the 2014 tournament ends. So you’ve got a few more days to play but only just! Continue reading →

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Bis Später Basel

Posted on 2014-07-04 by tikichris

I really had a fantastic time during my city break in Basel. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the highlights of my visit. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Warm Smiles

Posted on 2014-07-04 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading →

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See Basel: A City Artfully Designed to Please

Posted on 2014-07-04 by tikichris

Keen to take a city break that’s chock full of eye candy treats by some of the world’s greatest modern architects, designers, and artists? Go to Basel. I was blown away by all the fascinating stuff I got to behold during my few days there. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Coordinating Promise

Posted on 2014-07-03 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading →

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Eat Basel: A Tale of Two Surprise Menus

Posted on 2014-07-03 by tikichris

Luckily for me, eating well in Basel is a straightforward matter. Eating well and cheaply is another story all together. But affordable options can be found. Here’s the scoop on two “surprise” dinners I had while in Basel: one a rather upscale affair, the other decidedly low brow and mercifully low priced. I’ve also listed a few other quality venues for food and drink that I came across during my Basel city break. Continue reading →

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Rachel Khoo and the Patisserie of Steam at Miele Gallery, Regent Street

Posted on 2014-07-02 by tikichris

Open now until 4 July at the Miele Gallery, Regent Street is a “Steam Patisserie” pop-up featuring treats by TV pastry chef Rachel Khoo made using Miele Combination Steam Appliance including the world’s first ever Doreo, an “exciting dessert hybrid of a doughnut and “the crumbly classic American cookie.” Continue reading →

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Sleep Basel: The Passage

Posted on 2014-07-02 by tikichris

During my Basel City Break, I stayed at The Passage. Only open since February of this year, the sleek and minimalist four star hotel served as a conveniently positioned base for exploring the city and a comfy HQ well worth returning to. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Promise Foundation’s Josephine Campbell

Posted on 2014-07-02 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading →

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My Basel: Taking the Make My Switzerland App for a Spin

Posted on 2014-07-01 by tikichris

Obviously you’ve heard about Switzerland’s stunning panoramas of and from its mighty Alps. But for my first of hopefully many more visits to this friendly little Alpine nation, I found the views shared via a handy Swiss app to be a real wonder to behold as well. The free to download app, called Make My Switzerland, is available via Google Play and Apple’s App Store and offers a wealth of insider knowledge about the things that savvy locals love best in seven Swiss cities – Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lugano, and Zurich. I gave the app a whirl over an especially fun weekend in Basel, and I’m more than happy to recommend the city and the app to anybody keen to explore a delightful and compact destination that’s big on culture. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Become a Person of Influence #Yimby

Posted on 2014-07-01 by tikichris

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. The Promise Foundation is based at Queens Park Community School in North London where Promise attended school when she was a student. Continue reading →

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Win a Discover the Origin Hamper Worth £60 Filled with Quality Food and Wine from Across Europe

Posted on 2014-06-30 by tikichris

Over the past few years I’ve been “discovering the origin” of five of Europe’s yummiest creations: Bourgogne Wines, Parma Ham, Douro Wines, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, and Port, five fine foods and wines with Protected Designation of Origin status. It’s been a lot of fun and definitely one of the most delicious topics I’ve ever written about. To celebrate the arrival of summer, a time for picnics and dining alfresco, I’ve teamed up with Discover the Origin to share more than just my words and offer one lucky reader a hamper full of exquisite products for free. Keep reading to find out how to play for a chance to win. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Overkill

Posted on 2014-06-30 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo + The Promise Foundation #Yimby

Posted on 2014-06-30 by tikichris

For my July batch of London Daily Photos, I’ve focused my lens on the good work of the Promise Foundation, a charity with the aim of providing support through mentoring to young people at a time in their lives when their decisions can have long-term effects on their future. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Wood Street Indoor …

Posted on 2014-06-29 by tikichris
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A Delicious June with Genesis Crafty

Posted on 2014-06-29 by tikichris

The six brothers behind decades old Northern Ireland bakery Genesis Crafty (Adrian, Brian, John, Paul, Seamus, and Damian McErlain) recently presented me with an opportunity to become one of the family so to speak … but only for a few weeks. I was their blogger of the month for June. And as such, I took to the kitchen to see what I could cook up to go with their range of handmade small batch baked goods. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Monster Time

Posted on 2014-06-28 by tikichris
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Hard Rock Hotel Opens in Ibiza

Posted on 2014-06-28 by tikichris

There’s a new house that’s going to be all the rave on the island of Ibiza. Hard Rock International has just opened Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza – its first hotel in Europe. Are you ready to party “hard” in sizzling hot … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: £2.50

Posted on 2014-06-27 by tikichris
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Having a Spicy Time on Avery Island: Home of Tabasco Sauce (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-06-27 by tikichris

In February, my girlfriend and I had a grand ole time road tripping across the Deep South. The definite highlight of our time was in Louisiana, where we enjoyed a range of Dixie delights in dynamic New Orleans as well … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Rise/Set

Posted on 2014-06-26 by tikichris
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4 Freshly Brewed Blogs about Coffee (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2014-06-26 by tikichris

Wake up, smell the coffee, and read something stimulating. Here’s a quartet of blogs I’ve been perusing recently and thought might be worth highlighting here with the espressoCrazy community. All four blogs are dedicated to that most inspiring of topics: coffee. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: London Fields

Posted on 2014-06-25 by tikichris
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