Category Archives: Shopping

Win a Bottle of Red Stag by Jim Beam

Posted on 2016-06-14 by tikichris

Red Stag by Jim Beam Black Cherry Liqueur has a balance of soft, dark cherry aromas backed by traditional bourbon oak and rounded out with a warm, smooth finish. Haven’t tried it yet? Or maybe you already absolutely love it and you’re keen for more (for free)? Well, here’s your chance to have the Red Stag show up at your front door to impress you and your friends with a taste of true Americana. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Kimchi Pimento Cheese

Posted on 2016-06-13 by tikichris

America’s so called “caviar of the South” gets some Korean kick with my version of the pimento cheese incorporating spicy kimchi. Continue reading →

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Great British Cheese Awards

Posted on 2016-06-12 by tikichris

Got a favourite British cheese? Yeah, me too. In fact, a couple of my all-time favourite cheeses are produced here in Britain. Now cheese lovers across the UK can nominate our choices for best British cheese in the new British Cheese Awards. Continue reading →

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Recipe: SunGold Smoothie

Posted on 2016-06-10 by tikichris

SunGold kiwifruit is super tasty, go great in a smoothie, and add a little sunshine to any meal. Continue reading →

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Cane to Cocktail: Blue Mountain Bliss

Posted on 2016-06-04 by tikichris

The Cane to Cocktail tour continued onwards and upwards into the mighty Blue Mountains for a taste of some of the world’s best coffee and sundowner with dinner at a cozy little boutique hideaway. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cointreau Wings with Honey Dijon | #WingingIt

Posted on 2016-06-04 by tikichris

Orange you glad to come across this Cointreau-versial recipes for chicken wings? Continue reading →

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Recipe: Quick and Easy Mapo Tofu

Posted on 2016-06-02 by tikichris

This recipe for the classic Sichuan tofu and meat recipe, mapo tofu, is not authentic – at all – but it is quick and easy. And very yummy. What’s especially nice about this basic recipe is that it uses minimal ingredients but packs a flavoursome and savoury wallop. Continue reading →

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Taking a Cultural Walking Tour through London’s “Little India” (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-06-02 by tikichris

SharedCity is a new London venture specializing in cultural walking tours in areas with immigrant communities. I tagged along on a recent saunter through “Little India” – aka Ealing Road – near Wembley Stadium in the West London borough of … Continue reading →

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Win a Comida Fest Hamper Filled with Brazilian Food and Drink

Posted on 2016-06-01 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with Latin street food festival, Comida Fest, and Brazilian Products Online to run an especially zesty and generous competition offering one tikichris reader the chance to win a hamper packed full of delicious Brazilian food and drink valued at £60. Continue reading →

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Cointreau Creative Crew Awards Ceremony

Posted on 2016-05-26 by tikichris

Tuesday 24 May saw premium triple sec maker Cointreau give Liberty department store a makeover for its Cointreau Creative Crew Awards Ceremony with a star studded guest list including the likes of Naomie Harris, Lily Cole and host Laetitia Casta (and even – oddly enough – the not-so-glamorous likes of yours truly). Continue reading →

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Cane to Cocktail: A Tour of Jamaica with Appleton Estate

Posted on 2016-05-25 by tikichris

An invitation to join a Cane to Cocktail tour of Jamaica hosted by premium Jamaican rum producer, Appleton Estate, with its Master Blender Joy Spence as guide for much of the trip was met with a speedy response and plenty of anticipation about the delicious fun ahead finding out about (and drinking plenty of) one of my favourite rums at its source. Continue reading →

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Little India Walking Tour with SharedCity

Posted on 2016-05-24 by tikichris

SharedCity is a new London venture specialising in cultural walking tours in areas with immigrant communities. I tagged along on a recent saunter through Little Indian. Continue reading →

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Pall Mall Fine Wine

Posted on 2016-05-24 by tikichris

As its name succinctly suggests, Pall Mall Fine Wine is indeed a fine place to enjoy wine at a rather well heeled address. Continue reading →

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Infographic: The Ultimate Low FODMAP Food Guide

Posted on 2016-05-22 by tikichris

Fearing FODMAPS – or just trying to figuring out what the heck they are anyway? Continue reading →

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Adventure Traveler? Pack These 7 Things to Survive in The Wilderness (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-05-20 by tikichris

Do you have what it takes to brave the elements with a bare minimum of gear? Continue reading →

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BTW, It’s British Tomato Week

Posted on 2016-05-19 by tikichris

Did you know this week – 16 to 22 May – is British Tomato Week? In my opinion, anytime is a good time to celebrate this much loved superfood, but since it is BTW, now seems like an especially fruitful opportunity to take a fresh look at some of the yummiest ways to enjoy such a versatile food. No matter how you slice it, tomatoes are great. Continue reading →

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Win Grillstock Cookbook, Sauces & Festival Tickets

Posted on 2016-05-18 by tikichris

Want in on some fun with a chance to win a stacked high and smokin’ hot Grillstock prize including sauces, cookbook, and even a pair of free tickets to this summer’s Grillstock Festival in Bristol? Keep reading. Continue reading →

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Win a Family Healthy Smile Kit from TePe

Posted on 2016-05-12 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with healthy smile experts TePe to offer 10 readers the chance to win a family oral health kit. Each kit includes a selection of interdental brushes, toothbrushes, flosses and more to ensure you and your family keep smiling with pride. Continue reading →

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Raw Wine Fair 2016

Posted on 2016-05-11 by tikichris

Held at the Old Truman Brewery 15 and 16 May and featuring wines from more than 200 growers, Raw Wine Fair will present for a fifth year in a row a delicious and intriguing collection of fine, natural, organic and biodynamic wine from across the globe. Continue reading →

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Bonavita 8-Cup Brewer | Blue Mountain Beans

Posted on 2016-05-07 by tikichris

Landing one of the best brewers on the market just before coming into a bag of some of the best coffee beans on the planet seemed like pure serendipity. Continue reading →

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Win a Crate of Vita Coco Chocolate Coconut Water

Posted on 2016-05-05 by tikichris

Introducing Vita Coco Chocolate – made with fresh coconut water, a dash of creamy coconut milk and a generous pinch of cocoa powder. It’s very refreshing and very yummy. And I’ve got a whole crate of the stuff to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #57

Posted on 2016-05-03 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. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius: Her Top Three

Posted on 2016-05-03 by tikichris

Mia’s back with another post about her recent trip to Mauritius. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Hazelnut Comté Mac n Cheese

Posted on 2016-04-23 by tikichris

Comté and hazelnut are especially tasty together. Plus, Comté is an smart choice for a hearty and robust mac ‘n cheese. So coming up with a dish that incorporates both ingredients seemed like a smart idea. Continue reading →

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Win a Three Piece BBQ Toolset from Napoleon Grills

Posted on 2016-04-21 by tikichris

Can you feel it? The days are getting longer – and warmer – and everybody’s in a much better mood than seemed to be just a few weeks ago. Spring is in the air, and summer’s not too terribly far off. It’s BBQ season, folks! And I’ve teamed up with Napoleon Grills to help one lucky reader make the most of this gorgeous time of year. Keep reading for your chance to win a three piece BBQ Toolset for free. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tamago Miso French Toast

Posted on 2016-04-17 by tikichris

Talk about a pain perdu! My eggy bread took a long detour through Japan on its way to France! I hope you enjoy my recipe for tamago miso French toast – aka Japanese French toast. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #56

Posted on 2016-04-16 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. Enjoy.

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Shepherd Market Wine House

Posted on 2016-04-15 by tikichris

Bravo to Ben Van de Meutter – manager, buyer, and Head Sommelier at Shepherd Market Wine House – for knowing his stuff and backing it up with enthusiasm and presenting his wares in an approachable manner and in an easy-going and comfortable setting. Continue reading →

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Greek Cheese and Wine Tasting at Isle of Olive

Posted on 2016-04-14 by tikichris

Isle of Olive – Hackney’s home of Hellenic hospitality and great Greek food and drink – continues with its delicious charm offensive by offering wine tastings and related events. Continue reading →

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Cork Report | Obrigado

Posted on 2016-04-10 by tikichris

From ancient oak forests south of Lisbon to state-of-the-art processing facilities near Porto in the north, tracing cork’s route from the tree to the finished product turned out to be a fascinating journey across Portugal. Continue reading →

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Cork Report | Bringing It Back Home

Posted on 2016-04-08 by tikichris

So impressed were we with our cork tour of Portugal that Kemey and I wanted to bring back home with us a more substantial than usual souvenir as a keepsake. Before we knew it we were making plans to clad an entire wall of our house with cork tiles. Having now lived with the tiles in place for several months, our choice seems more and more sensible and aesthetically sound as the days go by. Continue reading →

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London Coffee Festival

Posted on 2016-04-07 by tikichris

The London Coffee Festival returns to the Old Truman Brewery for a long weekend of everybody’s (or at least) my favourite warm beverage. I’m heading over tomorrow for my morning cup o’ Joe. See you there? Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #55 | Southbank Centre Food Market

Posted on 2016-04-06 by tikichris

This latest list of good stuff is filled with street eats enjoyed during a forage through Southbank Centre Food Market, which celebrated its one year anniversary last Friday. Continue reading →

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Win the Complete Range of Sown & Grown Cereals

Posted on 2016-04-02 by tikichris

Craving a wholesome to start your day? Say good morning to Sown & Grown, a new range of delicious and nutritious breakfast granolas and mueslis that are high fibre, low fat, low salt, low saturated fat, baked in small batches and made of 100% British grains. Packed in resealable tubes to stay fresh and stow easily, recently launched Sown & Grown cereals are available now in shop and online and at Sainsbury’s – and for free for one lucky tikichris reader who wins this generous giveaway competition. Continue reading →

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Day Trip to Margate

Posted on 2016-03-31 by tikichris

Over Easter weekend, Kemey and I had a really fun time visiting Margate. It was the first time down that way, but it’s safe to say we’re both now keen to return. Already fans of a few fantastic destinations in Kent (Whitstable, Folkestone and Canterbury in particular), we were so glad to say we could add Margate to our list of preferred places within easy reach of London – about 75 miles drive or an hour and a half train ride from Central London). Continue reading →

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