Category Archives: Easter

Dancing Dogs, Flying Plates, Giant Pillows: Sadler’s Wells Family Weekend

Posted on 2019-04-22 by Judith Schrut

Aracaladanza Dance Company, ©Pedro Arnay, photo courtesy Sadlers Wells Media Library Dancing dogs, flying plates and giant pillows took centre stage this Easter at Sadler’s Wells Family Weekend. Judith Schrut and her young companion went to see what it was … Continue reading →

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Win an Extra Thick Easter Egg from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2019-04-01 by tikichris

Have a look at all the eggscellent Extra Thick Easters Eggs Hotel Chocolat has offer this year! Continue reading →

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The Best 3-Day Getaway Ideas for the Easter Weekend (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-03-30 by tikichris

The appearance of chocolate bunnies on store shelves can only mean one thing: it’s almost Easter. For those with a bit of wanderlust, it’s also a great time to take a day off work and make it a long weekend of adventure. Continue reading →

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Win a 2-in-1 Egg-Shaped Bottle filled with Chocolate Cream and Calvados from Il Gusto

Posted on 2018-03-10 by tikichris

Who says Easter eggs are only for kids? Il Gusto’s got something oval for the grownups to hunt as well: a 2-in-1 egg-shaped bottle filled with chocolate cream and aged calvados. Continue reading →

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Win Chocolate Easter Pen Pals from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2018-03-03 by tikichris

Hotel Chocolat has some really cute new treats for its 2018 Easter collection. I’ve got some particularly fun new items stashed away in a basket and I’m on the hunt to share them with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Win The Egglet Sleekster from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2017-03-16 by tikichris

British cocoa grower and chocolatier, Hotel Chocolat, has launched its 2017 Easter collection with a delectable range of chocolaty gifts to share with your special someone. Fancy a taste for free? Hop to it! Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Hunts for Everyone

Posted on 2016-03-15 by tikichris

Photo of Traquair House Maze by marsroverdriver A car from Carspring isn’t just about giving yourself a great set of wheels, it’s about giving yourself the freedom to explore this green and pleasant land of ours. And with Easter around … Continue reading →

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ETM Group’s Limited Edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger

Posted on 2016-03-08 by tikichris

Dark humour for hearty appetites? I’m game. And so was a substantial amount of my recent preview lunch of ETM Group’s limited edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms. Continue reading →

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Win a Belgian Chocolate Easter Egg and More from Guylian Chocolates

Posted on 2016-02-29 by tikichris

Easter already? It will be here soon! And just in time for this hippity-hoppity holiday, I’ve teamed up with Guylian, makers of the world’s favourite Belgian chocolates, to offer one lucky reader an eggs-tra yummy range of Easter treats for free. Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Easter Creations from Paul A Young and The Bread Factory

Posted on 2015-03-22 by tikichris

For Easter 2015, Paul A Young Fine Chocolates has teamed up with North London’s The Bread Factory for a range of hot cross bun creations that are big on traditional seasonal flavours and offered in a fascinating variety of combinations, including a limited run hot cross bun caramel spread, truffle and brownie. Continue reading →

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Win The Easter Collection from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2015-03-16 by tikichris

What’s in Hotel Chocolat’s 2015 Easter Collection? What isn’t? might be the better question to ask! Keep reading to find out how you can win this epic assortment of chocolaty Easter treats for yourself. Continue reading →

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Portugal Please: Eggs-cellent Time in Portalegre

Posted on 2014-04-19 by tikichris

Next on my Portugal Please road trip itinerary was the southern and sunny region of Alentejo where the appetising promise to “road test” the new Festival of Food offering from British tour operator, Sunvil, lay ahead. First stop in this gorgeous land of cork farms and vineyards … of ancient Moorish ramparts and prim churches hiding grandiose interiors … was the hilltop border town of Portalgre where I arrived just in time to attend the annual and eggy Feira de Doçaria Conventual for a taste of traditional sweets from the region and more. Continue reading →

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Win an Extra Thick Easter Egg from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2014-03-26 by tikichris

Easter’s almost here, and luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower Hotel Chocolat has launched its 2014 range of Easter chocolates. Tiddly Chicks, Goose Eggs, a Neapolitan Easter Egg Sandwich and lots lots more – there’s something special for all lovers of fine chocolate along with plenty of gifts and treats for egg hunts and family fun. Keep reading for your chance to win one eggspecially luscious Extra Thick Easter Egg. Continue reading →

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Easter 2013 at Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2013-02-28 by tikichris

I swung by Roast + Conch last night for the press launch of Hotel Chocolat’s collection of chocolates for Easter 2013. This year’s yield is an especially delicious assortment that’s attractively presented with a bit a quirk. Hand tied ribbon hat boxes, a dapper Beau Bunny illustration by Neal Murren adorning most packaging, prettily coloured pralines and bonbons all help to ensure delight whether the chocolates are a treat for yourself or a gift for someone special. Continue reading →

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Win an Extra Thick Easter Egg from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2013-02-24 by tikichris

To celebrate the launch of this year’s range of Easter goodies, Hotel Chocolat is kindly offering one of these Extra Thick Eggs to one very lucky tikichris reader for free! Continue reading →