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Category Archives: Drink
Win a Surprise Food, Drink or Travel Book
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Hey gang. I’ve got more books than space to shelve them. So I’m … Continue reading
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Delights of the Dordogne | Gastronomy at its Best
Judith Schrut reports on her delicious adventure exploring the food, drink and many pleasures of Dordogne, France. The gracious folk at Dordogne Valley Tourist Office have called our press trip Gastronomy at its Best, so can there be any better … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Drink, Food, France, road trip
Tagged chef Adrien Castagne, Dordogne, foie gras, france, Judith Schrut, Martel, Petit Moulin, restaurant, road trip, walnut oil, walnuts, wine
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California Eating (All Consumed)
All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. In this episode, the two catch up for a chat about their most recent California dining experiences. During their conversation, Neil and Chris … Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, California, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged All Consumed, california, Drink, Food, interview, Neil Davey, Podcasts, restaurants, Travel, USA
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Delights of the Dordogne
Judith Schrut sets off on an adults-only adventure exploring the food, drink and other pleasures of Dordogne, France. Writer Henry Miller famously said, “it must have been a paradise for thousands of years …the Dordogne will live on just as … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Drink, Food, France, road trip, Travel
Tagged Brive, castles, Dordogne, FOOD AND DRINK, france, gastronomy, Judith Schrut, road trip, Travel, wine
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Introducing the Super-Slim Purista Coffee Machine | My Coffee with Melitta
Premium coffee machine maker Melitta has launched one of the narrowest fully automated bean-to-cup machines on the market today. Say good morning to the Purista! Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, My Coffee 2019, Shopping, Uncategorized
Tagged coffee, coffee maker, Drink, Food, Melitta, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, My Coffee with Melitta, Shopping
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To Drink. Not to Be Drunk. A Chat with Big Drop Brewing Founder Rob Fink (All Consumed)
All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. The latest episode features an interview by Neil with Rob Fink, founder of Big Drop Brewing, a London and Suffolk based brewery making 0.5% ABV beers. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Beer, Drink, England, interview, London, Podcasts, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Alcohol free, All Consumed, beer, CRAFT BEER, Drink, england, interview, London, Low ABV, Neil Davey, Podcasts, Shopping, Travel
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The Secret Behind El Pirata’s 25 Years in Mayfair
Mayfair mainstay, El Pirata, recently celebrated 25 years of serving quality tapas in its lively Down Street setting. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Down Street, Drink, El Pirata, mayfair, restaurants, reviews, spanish food, Travel, W1, W1J 7AQ, wine, wine bars
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Win a Mixed Sixpack of Low ABV Beer from South London’s Small Beer Brew Co
For easygoing get togethers and drinking sessions when the aim is not to get obliterated but rather have fun with friends (and remember it with clarity), Small Beer Brew Co is a smart and tasty beer to keep in mind.Don’t believe me? Here’s a chance to win a selection of bottles from Small Beer Brew Co. Continue reading
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John Gregory-Smith Talks about Saffron in the Souks (All Consumed)
You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve probably seen his recipes in assorted weekend supplements, you may well have one of his previous four books … you might even have seen him in an airport, rushing off on a travel assignment or a research trip. Today though, John Gregory-Smith is in London – only just, he’s off to Australia after this chat – and chatting about his life, his career and, particularly, his newest book, Saffron in the Souks (available now, Kyle Books, £25). Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Books, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Recipes, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, books, Drink, Food, interview, John Gregory-Smith, Neil Davey, Podcasts, recipes, Travel
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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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Tagged South African wine, wine
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Red Cross Week
The week of 6 to 12 May is Red Cross Week here in the UK. It’s a great opportunity to raise funds and awareness for a worthy cause. Continue reading
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Ryan Chetiyawardana Opens Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam (All Consumed)
Join Chris on a quick trip to Amsterdam for the launch of the Super Lyan bar at the Kimpton De Witt hotel. While there, Chris sits down with Super Lyan founder, Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan, for an interview. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, interview, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, amsterdam, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, hotels, interview, Kimpton De Witt, luxury, Mr Lyan, netherlands, Podcasts, Ryan Chetiyawardana, Super Lyan, the netherlands
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Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess | Lucky 13
Among the bevy of Vietnamese eateries clustered along the Hoxton stretch of Kingsland Road is one that always has pleased my palate nightly every time I’ve visited: Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess. I’ve been dining there since 2006. Opened by two refugees, Viet Hoa was just a couple of years old at that time but still one of the first restaurants – if not actually the very first – to start out on what is now called “Pho Mile.” Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Lucky 13, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Drink, E2, E2 8DP, east london, Food, hoxton, kingsland road, London, Lucky 13, restaurants, reviews, shoreditch, Travel, vietnamese food, Vietnamese restaurants
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Good Stuff #89
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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Posted in Books, Drink, Food, Good Cause, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel
Tagged books, Cologne, Drink, Food, good cause, good stuff, haircare, olive oil, Shampoo, Shopping, tea, Travel
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Neil Interviews Chris (and Visa Versa) at Calcutta Canteen (All Consumed)
In this episode of All Consumed, Neil and I catch up for lunch at Asma Khan’s Calcutta Canteen and talk about our backgrounds as food and travel writers and why we’ve decided to start this podcast. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Drink, Food, interview, London, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged London
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Unsung Cities | Frankfurt am Main, Germany
The fourth profile in my series about the unjustly Unsung Cities of the world is about forthright Frankfurt am Main. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Germany, Restaurants, Travel, Unsung Cities
Tagged BARS, Drink, Food, Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, germany, Heimat, Metzgerei Tombers, restaurants, reviews, Travel, Unsung Cities
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Cocktail Class at TT Liquor with Parmigiano Reggiano
How’s this for the ultimate cheesy cocktail event: a Parmigiano Reggiano tasting experience pairing dishes featuring Italy’s most famous cheese with drinks at celebrated Shoreditch watering hole, TT Liquor? Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Recipes, Shopping, Travel
Tagged BARS, cheese, Chef Luke Vandore-Mackay, Chef Vandore-Mackay, cocktails, Drink, E2, E2 8AA, east london, Food, kingsland road, London, Luck Vandore-Mackay, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, recipes, Shopping, shoreditch, Travel, TT Liquor
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Becoming All Consumed | #TCTalks 69
Hey gang, I’m back with a new episode of tikichris Talks, episode 69 in fact. Sorry for the long hiatus. I’ve been really busy. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Drink, Food, London, Podcast, Podcasts, TCTalks, Travel
Tagged #TCTalks, All Consumed, Drink, Food, London, Neil Davey, PODCAST, Podcasts, TCTalks, Travel
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Flexing Vegan | Temple of Seitan
Hail Seitan! I’m back with Flexing Vegan, a miniseries featuring reviews of eateries around London with vegan only menus. For my third flex, I’m having lunch in Hackney at Temple of Seitan. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Flexing Vegan, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged burgers, cheeseburgers, chick'n, Drink, E9, E9 6NA, east london, Flexing Vegan, Flexitarian, Food, hackney, HACKNEY CENTRAL, hamburgers, London, morning lane, restaurants, reviews, seitan, spitalfields, Temple of Hackney, Temple of Seitan, tower hamlets, Travel, vegan, vegan burger, vegan burgers, Vegan restaurants, vegetarian
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Coffee Lounge Pop-Up at Old Street Station | My Coffee with Melitta
To celebrate its 111th anniversary, premium coffee machine maker Melitta is launching its first ever pop-up. Look for it inside Old Street Station during the last week of March. Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, Freebies, Good Cause, My Coffee 2019, Travel
Tagged #MelittaTakesOldSt, CAFES, Celeste Wong, coffee, coffee maker, Drink, east london, EC1, EC1Y 1BE, Food, free, freebies, good cause, Harry Jameson, London, Melitta, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, My Coffee with Melitta, old street, old street station, POP UPS, Shopping, shoreditch, st luke's, st luke's community centre
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Good Stuff #88
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.
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Soho Wala
Soho’s Carnaby corridor lately has become a smart area for grabbing a quality curry, with an excellent assortment of South Asian inspired eateries clustered around the street. New to the scene is Soho Wala with a menu of “fresh Indian street food” served in a relaxed atmosphere. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged carnaby, carnaby street, great marlborough street, W1, W1F 7HL
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The Inside Track on the Ultimate in Slow Cooking at Europe’s Biggest Annual Snail Festival, l’Aplec del Caragol (City AM)
Since its humble beginnings as a small riverside picnic among friends in 1980 to the grand foodie fiesta it is today, l’Aplec del Caragol occurs every May, about 100 miles northwest of Barcelona in the provincial town of Lleida. The party offers townsfolk and visitors alike a chance to enjoy a weekend celebrating one of the region’s favourite foods: snails. Continue reading
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Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68
Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Shopping, TCTalks, Television, Travel, Wine, Women in the Food Industry
Tagged #TCTalks, Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, Helena Nicklin, interview, London, PODCAST, Shopping, TCTalks, television, The Three Drinkers, The Wine Bird, Three Drinkers, Travel, wine, Wine Bird, Women in the Food Industry
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Win a Bottle of Neptune Rum
Neptune Rum is the world’s most awarded rum of 2018 with more than 40 prestigious global awards to date. I’ve got a bottle of the golden rum from Barbados to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, Freebies, Shopping, Travel
Tagged #WinNeptuneRum, alcohol, Bajan rum, Barbados rum, cocktails, competition, Drink, free, freebies, Neptune Rum, retweet to win, RT to win, rum, Shopping, twitter competition
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Anita Kerai | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 67
Continuing with my Women in the Food Industry miniseries, episode 67 of tikichris Talks features a discussion with chef, author and television presenter, Anita Kerai. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, interview, London, Podcast, TCTalks, Television, Travel, Women in the Food Industry
Tagged #TCTalks, Anita, Anita Kerai, books, Celebrities, Chef Anita Kerai, Drink, Entertainment, Flavours of Kenya, Food, interview, London, PODCAST, Return to Kenya, television, Travel, Women in the Food Industry
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