Category Archives: Shopping

Hotel Chocolat: Christmas Gifts for Her

Posted on 2017-12-01 by tikichris

Luxury British chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat, has a delectable range of luscious treats “for her” including boxes of chocolates, bottles of bubbly, hampers, gift cards, “bean to bar” experiences and more! Continue reading →

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25% Discount to “Adopt an Olive Tree” and Enjoy Delicious Ethically Produced Pomora Olive Oil

Posted on 2017-12-01 by tikichris

I’ve been a fan of Pomora olive tree adoption/olive oil subscription service for a few years now. I love the founders’ goal to create a community of food lovers and food producers who share an ethical vision – and I … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Services/Fantastic Christmas Tree

Posted on 2017-11-30 by tikichris

Fantastic Services – a “one-stop shop for all home services” in London and much of Southeast and Northwest England – has added a new seasonally fantastic service available in all London areas within the M25: Christmas tree delivery, installation, and disposal. Continue reading →

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Konditor & Cook: Best Mince Pies in London?

Posted on 2017-11-30 by tikichris

Have you tried Konditor & Cook’s mince pies? Spiced right with an ever so flaky crust, they’re a perfect treat for seasonal snacking and Christmas celebrations. Continue reading →

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Win the Complete Range of Chutneys and Pickles from The English Provender Company

Posted on 2017-11-27 by tikichris

Here’s a competition to relish! I’m offering the chance for one lucky tikichris reader to win the complete range of award-winning chutneys and pickles from The English Provender Company. Continue reading →

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Top Five Used Vehicles for Keen Teen Drivers

Posted on 2017-11-26 by tikichris

When picking an automobile for a young driver, it is essential to buy a reliable, good model which will ensure your child has a safe transport for many years to come. This is important because teens are at a higher … Continue reading →

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The Silver

Posted on 2017-11-24 by Jasmine Kaur

Silver lines the walls, objects are stacked precariously among each other; it takes a few seconds for my eyes to fully adjust to the array and begin to distinguish between each object: a gilded horn, antique candelabras, ruby rings, and goblets. Nothing is precocious here or simply on show, each object is waiting patiently for a new home. Continue reading →

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Where Should You Buy Gifts Online?

Posted on 2017-11-22 by tikichris

Here are some of the things for you to keep in mind when you are looking for a place to do all of your online festive season gift shopping. Continue reading →

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Shop Till You Drop at America’s Best Cities for Holiday Shopping (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-11-22 by tikichris

If you’re wondering which US cities are the absolute best for taking a holiday retail wander then check out this all nice/not naughty list of the choicest shopping destinations in America. Continue reading →

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Leica Launches CL Compact Camera

Posted on 2017-11-21 by tikichris

Legendary premium camera and lens manufacturer Leica added a camera to its portfolio today: the CL, a digital APS-C system camera that’s elegant and discrete. Continue reading →

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Winery Weekend at Three Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire

Posted on 2017-11-21 by tikichris

Among the standouts and best established of English wineries is Three Choirs vineyard and winery in Gloucestershire. Continue reading →

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Recipe: White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

Posted on 2017-11-20 by tikichris

These white chocolate chip cookies made with a pumpkin puree dough are an ideal treat for autumn celebrations and festive season snacking. Continue reading →

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Pre Christmas Feasting with Parma Ham

Posted on 2017-11-19 by Demi Perera

If you thought that a ham sandwich was the best we could do with Parma Ham it is most certainly time to think again. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #71

Posted on 2017-11-19 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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Battle of the Sexes – It was Crunch Time

Posted on 2017-11-18 by Demi Perera

It was literally crunch time at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush this week courtesy Nature Valley and their new snack – Nut Butter Biscuits. The Atrium in Westfield was transformed in to a tennis court complete with reserved seating to celebrate the release of the movie Battle of the Sexes. Continue reading →

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Pizza Express Presents Leggera

Posted on 2017-11-12 by tikichris

Pizza Express has brought its range of Leggera pizzas from the pages of its restaurant menu to the aisles of your local supermarket. Continue reading →

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Hoxton Serves up Some Flavour

Posted on 2017-11-09 by Demi Perera

How do you like your art? Shaken, not stirred? How about edible? Well, now anything has been made possible. Smith and Sinclair, who made all our grown up dreams come true by creating alcohol pastilles, have teamed up with the equally indulgent Lanique liqueur to bring us The Flavour Gallery. Continue reading →

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Win a Classic Christmas Chocolate Sleekster from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2017-11-08 by tikichris

The “tis the season” season will be upon us soon. That’s yummy news. And I’m helping you stay one step ahead of the Christmas crush with a chance for one lucky tikichris reader to win a Classic Christmas Chocolate Sleekster from Hotel Chocolat. Continue reading →

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San Daniele/Grana Padano Workshop with Chef Dan Doherty

Posted on 2017-11-04 by tikichris

One of Italy’s most delicious duos was the focus of a recent interactive workshop led by celebrated Chef Dan Doherty with a one-night only takeover of Ladbroke Grove’s Dock Kitchen. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Glasgow

Posted on 2017-11-04 by tikichris

It’d been years since either Kemey or I had been to Glasgow and our two-night (and really only one full day) pit stop proved far too short. Nonetheless we had an amazing time and loved discovering how much more delicious the city had become since we’d last been there. Continue reading →

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The Cocktail Guy: A New Book from Sushisamba Mixologist

Posted on 2017-11-02 by Zay Ahmed

This month sees the launch of Rich Woods’ debut book titled ‘The Cocktail Guy’, featuring dozen of cocktail recipes. Continue reading →

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Bingeing on the Best Bites in Baltimore – All the Best Places to Eat in the US City (Metro)

Posted on 2017-10-31 by tikichris

Big on flavour but not convention, Baltimore is just the sort of foodie destination WORTH writing about. Edgar Allen Poe, John Waters, David Simon, Ira Glass: Baltimore, Maryland has spawned and inspired some of America’s greatest storytellers. Even the country’s … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Smokey Sweet BBQ Baked Beans

Posted on 2017-10-29 by tikichris

Growing up in Georgia, BBQ flavoured baked beans were an obligatory side at nearly any cookout or family gathering. I replicate the rich Southern dish of my childhood with this easy recipe using Jack Daniel’s Sweet Smokey BBQ Glaze. Continue reading →

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Homemade Versus Heinz-Made in the #SouperFreshTaste Test

Posted on 2017-10-27 by tikichris

Which tastes better, soup made from scratch in your own home kitchen or soup from a carton pulled off the supermarket shelf? My participation in a recent Souper Fresh Taste Test sponsored by Heinz had me questioning presumptions about such a query. Continue reading →

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Win the Complete Range of Granola + Almond Milk from The Paleo Foods Co

Posted on 2017-10-26 by tikichris

Go paleo for free with this chance to win the complete range of granolas from The Paleo Food Co along with a carton of its newly launched almond milk. Continue reading →

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Home Is Where the Heart Is: Art Exhibition and Auction for Arms Around the Child Charity

Posted on 2017-10-24 by tikichris

Arms Around the Child is to host an art exhibition and auction to raise funds to build a home for HIV+ orphans in Jaipur, India. Continue reading →

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Top 7 Foods that Help Grow Your Baby’s Brain

Posted on 2017-10-20 by tikichris

Here’s a list of the top seven foods that can help you to grow your baby’s brain. Continue reading →

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The Ikea House Party

Posted on 2017-10-17 by Alexandra Kalinowski

So you can guess I was beyond excited to head to the launch of the four-day Ikea pop-up here in London. Continue reading →

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Win a Taster Box of Award-Winning Hand Cooked Corkers Crisps

Posted on 2017-10-13 by tikichris

Grown and hand cooked on a family farm in East Anglia, award-winning Corkers crisps are a cut above the standard British crisp. And I’ve got a big box full of them to give away so one lucky tikichris reader can taste the difference for free. Continue reading →

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Cook Islands Idyll | Rarotonga

Posted on 2017-10-07 by tikichris

Most of my Cook Islands Idyll was spent splendidly on the “main island” of Rarotonga: an idyllic base indeed for enjoying all the warmth and wonder that a trip to the South Seas should involve. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Copy of 1001 Photographs You Must See Before You Die

Posted on 2017-10-05 by tikichris

Octopus has set aside two copies of 1001 Photographs to share with a couple of tikichris readers for free. It’s a brilliant book for the coffee table and (dare I say it) an excellent idea for a Christmas present. Continue reading →

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Cognac: Spirit of Place | Epilogue

Posted on 2017-10-05 by tikichris

Cognac (the place) and Cognac (the drink) both represent the best that southwestern France have to offer in terms of dedication to craft and tradition, impeccable taste and a desire to produce the highest quality spirit possible. Continue reading →

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Maison Pierre Marcolini 2017 Christmas Collection

Posted on 2017-10-03 by Zay Ahmed

Pierre Marcolini is a chocolatier known for sourcing premium cocoa directly from independent producers in Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Ghana, Madagascar and Vietnam. Continue reading →

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Cognac: Spirit of Place | Remy Martin

Posted on 2017-10-03 by tikichris

Over the centuries, Remy Martin has been able to hone its craft, its image and its processes to become one of the biggest producers of Cognac. Continue reading →

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Cognac: Spirit of Place | Les Freres Moine

Posted on 2017-10-02 by tikichris

A father and son business spanning more than 30 years, Les Freres Moine is run from an age-old farmhouse with a small distillery and cellar and vineyards across the countryside of Jarnac, an area about 10k from the city of Cognac that’s renowned for its vineyards and quality of wines and spirits produced there. Continue reading →

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