Category Archives: Shopping

Recipe: Walnut Chicken Tacos

Posted on 2016-08-21 by tikichris

Old El Paso’s invitation for me to attend the media preview of its “mini cantina” pop-up at the South Bank a few days back was coupled with an offer to try the newly launched Mini Stand N Stuff tortillas for myself and come up with my own recipe of stuff to put in them. Continue reading →

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Difference Coffee Company

Posted on 2016-08-20 by tikichris

Entrepreneur Amir Gehl is on a mission to create the “ultimate terroir-led coffee collection” not to mention what’s got to the be the world’s most expensive collection of coffee capsules, with his new venture Difference Coffee Company. Continue reading →

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Feeling Fino: Win a Bottle of Sherry, Retro Poster and More from Tio Pepe

Posted on 2016-08-19 by tikichris

Hola! I hope you’ve been enjoying my series of posts about visiting Jerez de la Frontera in the sunny south of Spain to discover what makes Tio Pepe such a flavoursome and refreshing drink. Would you like to discover the taste for yourself? Keep reading? Continue reading →

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Free Tacos | Old El Paso #MiniMexican Pop-Up at Gabriel’s Wharf

Posted on 2016-08-19 by tikichris

To celebrate the launch of Mini Stand N Stuff Tortillas, Old El Paso is giving away free tacos at a two-day pop-up on the Thames near Gabriel’s Wharf. Continue reading →

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Voyage de Fromage: One Last Wedge

Posted on 2016-08-19 by tikichris

Here’s one last wedge of Comté to consideration before I bid adieu to this series of posts about this distinctive cheese and the beautiful mountains where it’s produced. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Karma Cola Wings | #WingingIt

Posted on 2016-08-17 by tikichris

Pretty much any cola can be used for this recipe, but I recommend Karma Cola. It’s tastier than others in my opinion. It actually has cola nut as one of few minimal ingredients while not having any science-y preservatives or additives that are in some of the more widely recognised sodas on the market. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #59

Posted on 2016-08-16 by tikichris

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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Feeling Fino: Bars and Restaurants in Jerez

Posted on 2016-08-16 by tikichris

I ate, drank and propped up bars with such pleasure during my short stay in Jerez. For a town of hardly more than 200,000 residents and not an overwhelming lot of tourists passing through, there’s an awesome lineup of dynamic restaurants and bars. With memories of authentic Spanish food and drink, served with warmth and pride in evocative settings, my heart (and appetite) remains in Jerez. Continue reading →

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Pure Chablis? Merci!

Posted on 2016-08-15 by tikichris

An expertly curated drinking session featuring Chablis wines paired with a dynamic range of dishes created by a trio of locally celebrated supper club hosts and presented at the swank digs of Studio by Andaz proved a delightful and delicious … Continue reading →

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Feeling Fino: Montesierra Jamon Iberico

Posted on 2016-08-13 by tikichris

Since the late 1800s, family-owned Montesierra has been sourcing free range, acorn munching Iberian pigs from the dehesas (wooded scrublands) of the Sierra Morena mountains and curing them without additives or preservatives (just salt and mountain air) in the village of Jabugo and the city of Jerez. Continue reading →

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Voyage de Fromage: Win a Comté Hamper Worth £50

Posted on 2016-08-11 by tikichris

I had a delectable time on my Voyage de Fromage in the Jura Mountains of Eastern France. But in case you can’t getaway to enjoy your own cheesy Jura jaunt, here’s an opportunity to experience the great taste of Comté without even leaving your home. Continue reading →

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Feeling Fino in the Viñedos and the Bodegas of Jerez

Posted on 2016-08-10 by tikichris

Key to understanding what makes a great wine so distinctive is discovering where it’s grown, produced and aged. In the case of Tio Pepe – that means discovering the wonders of Jerez, from the vineyards on its outskirts to its cellars in the heart of town. Continue reading →

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Voyage de Fromage: Jura Food and Drink

Posted on 2016-08-08 by tikichris

Every meal of Voyage de Fromage was an extremely enjoyable experience of saveur locale presented with regional pride and kind hospitality. I can highly recommend the Jura as a delicious destination for even the most finicky of gourmet travellers. Continue reading →

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Cane to Cocktail: Cheers

Posted on 2016-08-07 by tikichris

Does having firsthand knowledge of what goes into a product and what’s behind its story enhance how we enjoy it? I certainly savour more fully every sip of one of my favourite rums with an increased understanding its origins and the fond memories made touring Jamaica with Appleton Estate and seeing how and where this top shelf spirit is produced. Continue reading →

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Voyage de Fromage: Discovering the Comté Difference

Posted on 2016-08-05 by tikichris

Chief aim of my Voyage de Fromage (aside from eating lots of yummy cheese while checking out a part of France I’d not been to previously … oh and drinking gorgeous local wines) was discovering what sets Comté apart from the many other wonderful cheeses of France. Continue reading →

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BBQ Hacks Video Series

Posted on 2016-08-05 by tikichris

Here we are at the height of summer. So far so good, right? As much as we might love to complain about the weather here in Britain, we must admit there have be some pretty decent stretches of absolutely wonderful … Continue reading →

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Feeling Fino in Jerez with Tio Pepe

Posted on 2016-08-04 by tikichris

Warm summer nights with a cool breeze blowing in from the nearby Atlantic, rapturous flamenco performed live and rumbling from the stage of an age-old bar with a reverberant and heartfelt wallop, irresistible tapas after irresistible tapas devoured al fresco with ample sherry to wash it all down – Jerez de la Frontera in the far south of Spain is a dream. Continue reading →

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Win Italian Ham and Cheese | Prosciutto di San Daniele + Grana Padano

Posted on 2016-08-04 by tikichris

It’s a match made in heaven, or at least one of the more delectable corners of Northern Italy: a thin slice of Prosciutto di San Daniele and a thick chunk of Grana Padano. Keep reading for your chance to win a generous taste of this delicious ham and cheese combo delivered directly to your door for free. Continue reading →

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Cane to Cocktail: Master Blender Joy Spence

Posted on 2016-07-31 by tikichris

The highlight of my Cane to Cocktail tour of Jamaica was the opportunity to experience a slice of island living with Appleton Estate Master Blender, Joy Spence, and to savour the rums she created with her there to discuss the science and the craft that goes into making them. Continue reading →

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Voyage de Fromage: Consider Comté

Posted on 2016-07-29 by tikichris

Consider Comté, an unpasteurised, cow’s milk cheese made traditionally by farmer cooperatives to exacting standards in one of the most beautiful corners of rural France to the delight of gourmands across the globe. Continue reading →

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Cane to Cocktail: At the Source

Posted on 2016-07-26 by tikichris

Produced only in Jamaica on one single estate in a small, circumscribed geographic area, Appleton Estate rum is one of the world’s few rums with a terroir. The core event of my Cane to Cocktail tour was a visit to the estate to discover what sets it apart from other rums and gives it such deep flavour. Continue reading →

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Win a Case of Free Beer | Alhambra Reserva 1925

Posted on 2016-07-25 by tikichris

Alhambra Reserva 1925 is the star of beers in the Cervezas Alhambra range. To produce this refreshingly crisp handcrafted lager, the small Spanish brewery draws on nearly a century of tradition and a commitment to source the finest of ingredients. I’ve teamed up with Alhambra to offer two tikichris readers the chance to win a case each of this exceptional Spanish craft beer. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Golden Champion Ale Brined Wings | #WingingIt

Posted on 2016-07-21 by tikichris

Beer and chicken wings are a match made in heaven, especially when you combine the two for one great recipe. Try this easy recipe for beer brined wings made with Badger Ale’s Golden Champion, a crisp and fruity golden ale, … Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #58

Posted on 2016-07-17 by tikichris

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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More Fizz, Fewer Bottles with SodaStream

Posted on 2016-07-15 by tikichris

SodaStream invited me to take the Plastic Bottle Challenge and use one of its automatic sparkling water makers in an effort to cut back on buying bottle water. The results so far have been a sparkling success! I grew up … Continue reading →

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Win a Range of Chika’s West African Inspired Snacks

Posted on 2016-07-14 by tikichris

Craving a taste of the exotic? Heres’s a chance to win a range of flavourful West African inspired snacks from Chika’s. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Coconut Oil, Chipotle and Sesame Wings | #WingingIt

Posted on 2016-07-13 by tikichris

My recipe for coconut oil, chipotle and sesame wings is totally about big flavour indulgence, but there’s an argument to categorise these wings as health food. Nutritious coconut oil is so much better for you than most other oils while superfood sesame seeds are an excellent source for manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fibre. Continue reading →

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Putting the Lad in Salad with Haywards Pickles

Posted on 2016-07-10 by tikichris

In an effort to “put the lad in salad, Haywards Pickles hosted a recent event sharing easy to make recipes with a focus on getting men to eat more healthily and take more initiative in the kitchen. Continue reading →

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Häagen-Dazs Wimbledon Weekend at Selfridges Roof

Posted on 2016-07-08 by tikichris

Catch the tennis and eat free ice cream on the roof at Selfridges all weekend long with Häagen-Dazs Wimbledon Weekend. Continue reading →

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Win the Summer Collection from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2016-06-27 by tikichris

Whether you find yourself stuck inside and wishing the sun would come out or making the most of a glorious summer day – Hotel Chocolat’s Summer Collection is sure to add flavourful zest to the season. Continue reading →

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A Foodie’s Guide to Yacht Chartering in the Caribbean

Posted on 2016-06-22 by tikichris

One of the many great reasons to charter in the Caribbean is the unique flavours of the region. Food can shape our experience in the most profound way and should be a large part in any vacation worth its salt. Continue reading →

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Summer with Morrisons

Posted on 2016-06-20 by tikichris

Morrisons kindly sent me a selection of its summertime and BBQ items to devour … erm I mean review. I obliged. Continue reading →

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Cook Like a Chef With Correct Tools – Knife, Board and Towel

Posted on 2016-06-20 by tikichris

Recipe – check! Ingredients – check! Dinner guests invited – check! Towel – Che … Wait … What? Continue reading →

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Top 3 Summer Recipes

Posted on 2016-06-18 by tikichris

If you are looking to beat the heat this summer during meal time then you may want something that is light and doesn’t weigh you down. You may consider some of these easy to make dishes that can be prepared inside or outdoors. Also cooking outside on a grill is a fun way to get your family outside and keep the extra heat from the kitchen out of your house. Continue reading →

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Olia Hercules & Marley Spoon Collaboration

Posted on 2016-06-17 by tikichris

Recipe kit delivery service, Marley Spoon, has teamed up with Olia Hercules, The Observer’s Rising Star of 2015 and author of Mamushka cookbook, for the month of June. Continue reading →

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