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Win a Miniature Gin Gift Set from Il Gusto
Here’s your chance to enjoy a taste testing tipple (or four) by winning a miniature gin gift set from Il Gusto featuring four 40ml bottles of fruity gin liqueurs. Continue reading
Delights of the Dordogne | Index
Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s Delights of the Dordogne miniseries. Hope you’ve had a tasty time on my Dordognaise food, drink road trip. Here’s a list with links to all the posts in this miniseries:
Must-Eat Foods When You Visit Portland, Maine (Miles Away)
Hungry for the freshest flavors of New England? Keep reading as we take a look at what, when and where to eat in Portland, Maine. Continue reading
Online Printing Helps Keep Your Travel Memories Alive
Just back from a fabulous few days away? Or maybe you recently found yourself going through some old photos on your phone and reminiscing about a wonderful holiday you had a few years ago? Having visual reminders around us to … Continue reading
Must See GoT Filming Locations in Ireland
If your travel plans to the UK also might include a trip to the beautiful green island of Ireland, you might be wondering how to narrow down what to do and what to see. Some things to see in Ireland … Continue reading
Karapincha Sri Lankan Kitchen at The Limehouse Pub, Canary Wharf
Looking for something good to eat in Canary Wharf? Try Karapincha, a new resident kitchen at Fuller’s-owned pub, The Limehouse, for authentic Sri Lankan comfort food. Continue reading
Which Portland Is Better to Visit? Maine Vs. Oregon (Going Places)
The fact of the matter is that both cities are amazing places to visit, with many similarities. You’re bound to have a blast in either, and it definitely would be worth making time to visit both. That said, a friendly comparison between the two cities reveals some differences. Continue reading
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
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
The 8 Great Outdoor Things to Do in Minneapolis! (Miles Away)
If you’re going to Minneapolis and think everything worth doing requires you to spend all your time indoors with the occasional cityscape stroll, you’re wrong. Sure, it’s a city known by many for its beautiful architecture, great shopping, and the … Continue reading
Plant-Based Fake Out with THIS Vegan Supper Club
About a month ago I attended an invitation-only dinner in north London featuring dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chef, Berwyn Davies, who had been experimenting a new “fine dining, guilt-free” menu concept. Continue reading
6 Underrated Caribbean Beaches You Need to Visit! (Going Places)
Dreaming of getting away from it all for a carefree Caribbean beach break? You’re not alone! Who doesn’t like the idea of powdery white sand beaches, turquoise waters and glowing orange and pink sunsets melting away to star-filled nights? Continue reading
Win Pass the Pigs Party Dice Game
I’ve got a fun and quirky Pass the Pigs dice game to offer one lucky tikichris reader. This one’s the party edition of the popular all-ages game. Continue reading
How to Have the Most Relaxing Holiday
After spending most weeks of the year working hard in your job, you owe it to yourself to embark on a relaxing holiday in a beautiful location. While active adventures and city breaks can be both fun and memorable, sometimes … Continue reading
Could You Live in a Villa in Greece?
There are many types of lodgings when it comes to building or buying or renting the place you are going to stay either alone or with your family for shorter or longer periods of time: a house (terraced, semi-detached or … Continue reading
What to Look for When Getting a Watch: The Ultimate Guide
What to Look for When Getting a Watch: the Ultimate Guide Continue reading
OKN1, New City College Hackney
Enjoy delicious wholesome food at a nice price in a welcoming setting while helping shape London’s culinary future at OKN1 near Hoxton Square. Continue reading
Peabodys Coffee, Holborn Viaduct
Looking for a spot to grab a coffee, quick bite, or lunch near Farringdon Station (and not all that far from Chancery Lane, City Thames Link, Barbican, St Paul’s or Black Friars)? Keep Peabodys Coffee on the Holborn Viaduct in mind. Continue reading
Kanada-Ya Adds Gyoza to the Menu
The tonkotsu ramen specialists at Kanada-Ya have added gyoza to the menu. Already a fan of all the other delectable morsels served at this Japan restaurant’s three London outlets, I was keen to have a taste of the most recent addition as soon as possible. Continue reading
Mighty Mayfair Breakfast Spot: The Guinea Grill
Mayfair mainstay, The Guinea Grill, has started serving breakfast for the first time in its 67 year history. For a meaty start to your day, having your most important meal at this Bruton Place pub and restaurant would be a fine idea. Continue reading
Pompi: il Regno del Tiramisu
Pompi is a 60 year-old family business founded in Rome with a presence in London. Key to the Pompi’s long running success is its handcrafted tiramisu served in its shops and available for delivery. I was most pleased when the London branch of Pompi reached out for me to try their traditionally made tiramisu. Continue reading
Step into the Silver Screen at These Film-Featured Pubs
For film fans, visiting the set of a favourite flick is the dream. For films that have pub-based scenes, this is certainly achievable. Here commercial LPG supplier to pubs, Flogas, explore some of these film-starring pubs.
What Type of Water Filter Will Be Best for Your House
Here is how you can choose a good water filter for your house. Continue reading
How to Choose a Good Espresso Machine
For many people, the day cannot just take a start if they do not get a mug full of piping hot coffee. This dose of caffeine is important to wake up your mind and rejuvenate your mood so that you … Continue reading
Did You Know That … ?
Did you know that it’s legal to buy, sell, and trade cannabis seeds in the UK? During this time when the legality of pot usage is in question and changing in so many places across the globe, I believe it’s … Continue reading
One More Cup of My Coffee with Melitta
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about my experiences making coffee with my Melitta CI Touch and that you’ve benefitted from info about choosing the right coffee kit for you and the coffee lovers in your life. I also hope you had fun with the couple of competitions I ran offering amazing Melitta products as prizes. Continue reading
Food Glorious Food: Dinner with Dickens
The Charles Dickens Museum is set in the only remaining home of the beloved Victorian writer and social activist. In this renovated Georgian terraced house on a Bloomsbury back street, you can experience the sights, sounds and living spirit of the man, explore the family home of the writer, his wife Catherine and several of their 10 children, the furnished rooms where Dickens dined and entertained many famous guests and the working rooms where he wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby. From more than 100,000 treasures in the Museum’s collection, you can view original ma Continue reading
9 Hottest Asian Trending Fashion Brands in the World
Without fashion the world would be boring and bland.Fashion is not only about looking good, but it’s also the essence of the style of dressing up, manners, socializing and impressing people. In short, it’s because of fashion that the world has the sense of individuality, or just a collection of identification of any society, social class, culture, or religion etc, which is basically why the fashion industry constantly comes up with new designs, colors and creations, from floral to the colors from the sky and earth. Continue reading
How Adding Hot Food Displays Can Improve Your Business
One way of growing your business without a ton of investment is by looking into the addition of hot food display equipment. Continue reading
How to Visit the Philippines on a Budget
The Philippines is one of the most incredible budget travel destinations in the world by default because of its free attractions, cheap wine and food, and pocket-friendly accommodation options. Continue reading
An Evening of Meat at The Vaults
It’s not often I’m handed a scoop of chicken liver atop a savoury cone and watched as I take each bite. I don’t know whether to stare back at her, or if she wants me to smile and look away. She’s about two inches from my face and can hear the crunch as I bite through the cone despite the thumping music. We’re doing a dance, but I’m not dancing. Continue reading
Eat Puglia | Index
Here’s an index for quick reference to all of Judith Schrut’s posts in her Eat Puglia series. Continue reading
Hoxton Serves up Some Flavour
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
A Perfect Gin and Tonic at Brasserie Blanc
Demi Perera attended the Festival of Flavour at the Fulham Reach branch of Brasserie Blanc last week to celebrate its new autumn menu. Continue reading