All hail the new king? Oh hell yes! Continue reading
Imagine a cocktail featuring peanut and whiskey. Intrigued? How about a yogurt and tequila concoction with cacao liqueur? Continue reading
A massive reason we love Edinburgh so much is that is such a lovely place for urban strolls paired with panoramic vistas. The city’s iconic castle, Arthur’s Seat, the Firth of Forth and more drift in and out of one’s periphery while navigating its winding streets and lanes. When not ambling about, there’s a glorious plentitude of cafes, bars, pubs, eateries, cultural attractions and more to drop in or wander through.
Here are the (mostly – but not exclusively – foodie) highlights of our recent drop ins and wanders. Continue reading
The dinner was my first time to try the restaurant. Kemey and I had a lot of fun and were amused by the ghastly put-ons for the occasion. Continue reading
Kemey and I hit the road a few weeks back for a mid October drive across Scotland. With stops along the way in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness, our trip was an autumnal mix of city break and rural retreat. Along the way we sought out the heights of urban culture and the wonders of Highland wilderness – encountering both in equal measure and at a splendidly relaxed pace. Continue reading
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 National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, was penned by Baltimorean Francis Scott Key – and was written as a poem about an especially wild night out on Baltimore’s harbor as much as it was to be a theme song for overt American pride. Some might say there’s something in Baltimore’s water making people there so creative and keen to tell a tale. But I reckon it’s in the food.
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If you’re familiar with the nomnomnommery that goes down at a Shake Shack then you won’t be surprised by what’s doing at this newest restaurant. And you’ll know that there’s always in a little something special and locale specific on offer at each one. Continue reading
Jack Daniel’s might be world renown for its Tennessee sipping whiskey but that’s not the only thing the famous distillery is producing these days. Jack Daniel’s also has its own range of BBQ sauces. There are six flavours in the Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce range including Smooth Original, Sweet Smokey, Hot Pepper, Tennessee Honey, Full Flavour Smokey and Extra Hot Habanero. Each is yummy in its own way adding distinctive and whiskey-tinged umph to all sorts of kitchen creations and back garden grills.
In particular I’ve found that Jack Daniel’s Sweet Smokey BBQ Glaze has a robust depth that pairs perfectly with baked beans. Check out my recipe and see what you think. Continue reading
Last Saturday afternoon, on what has become a long, late summer in New York, South Street Seaport’s cobblestoned Front Street was jammed with food and music, all in honor of the 8th Annual Taste of the Seaport, a celebration of everything edible and quaffable in the area that stretches out below Manhattan’s Financial District to the docks. Continue reading
Of course, we all might like to think that homemade food is always the top choice. But actually, if something can be done more efficiently and cost effectively, then I’m all for having that work done by somebody else. But (as anyone who’s ever browsed across this blog should know well) flavour is key to my decisions when it comes to eating, and usually readymade meals and big brand offerings fall short of any flavoursome promise.
So when folks from Heinz got in touch about doing a taste test pitting one of the new Heinz Soup of the Day recipes against my own creation, I was keen and curious about how it would turn out – and decidedly determined to take them up on the challenge. Continue reading
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A few simple and healthy ingredients produced with similarly straightforward ethos: that’s The Paleo Foods Co story in a nutshell. Crack that nut open and you find Paleo Food aren’t just good for you though, they’re tasty too.
I’ve teamed up with the brand to help spread the word about its new and extra nutty almond milk and its delicious range of low carb/low sugar granolas. Continue reading
Have a look at what we found. We hope it helps you to better enjoy your next flight.
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Trick or treat? Both for sure! Continue reading
Have a look (and dream big) as we share our 10 favorite countries perfect for folks traveling internationally for the first time.
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Arms Around the Child is a UK-based children’s charity working with projects in Ghana, South Africa and India. I’ve recently been made aware of the tremendous good deeds it does helping provide vulnerable children with safe places to live and access to education. Continue reading
Missing a flight can add layers of trouble and delays to your schedule. But if you can keep a level head, in most cases you should be able to board a suitable alternative flight and start heading in the right direction ASAP.
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Don’t worry. You’ve got options. Let’s explore a few of the smarter ways save, change or spend it.
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On the crisp autumn evening of 19th October, bar and restaurant heavyweights Drake and Morgan delivered their unmistakable dining style to East London. The Allegory opened it’s doors to a gathering of the capital’s press in Shoreditch in a much anticipated opening. Continue reading
How can you be sure that you’re getting whatever you need so that they can get what they need? Here’s a list of the top seven foods that can help you to grow your baby’s brain. Continue reading
With a bit of luck, you’ll receive a complimentary creep-out and more when you check in at one of these historic haunted hotels. Take a peek at this list of nine of America’s most haunted hotels and see which one is the best for your next ghost-hunting adventure!
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How’s this for irony. I was stuck* at the office last night building two Ikea desks. Because I wanted to. Because it’s bloody good fun. And about 30 minutes later I was transported through a time warp of 30 years at The Ikea House Party in Greek Street, Soho. Continue reading
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So who wants a free batch of these extra crispy pan fried crisps made from potatoes grown on a hundreds-of-years-old family farm in the rich Fenland soil of Cambridgeshire? Keep reading. Continue reading
Crash course in Nikkei cuisine (if you haven’t been paying attention to global food trends these past few years): it’s Peruvian/Japanese with plenty of sushi but also ceviche and lots of complex, spicy flavours.
Kinda like a Latin-inspired Itsu or (a considerable spruced up) Wasabi, Waka does grab-n-go hot and cold dishes mostly for al desko lunching. Continue reading
If you’re looking to get spooked in the Bay State then check out our guide to Massachusetts’ historic haunted places you can actually visit.
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I liked what I tried and was glad to have finally made it to Nine Lives. Continue reading
Winter is coming and it’s going to be stupidly silly! A new comedy sendup of everybody’s favourite fantasy TV series promises gaffs galore. I certainly enjoyed several LOL moments during a staging this past weekend. Continue reading
I attended the Festival of Flavour at the Fulham Reach branch of Brasserie Blanc last week to celebrate its new autumn menu. Raymond Blanc’s classically French restaurant hosted a very British evening of fine gin and tonic to mark the occasion. Bombay Sapphire, one of London’s favourite distilled gins and award-winning premium tonic water, Fever Tree, crafted a splendid evening for event. Continue reading
I can’t think of a warmer, friendlier place to visit nor one where I felt so relaxed and at ease. So, in closing, I hope at least that I’ve been able to impart enough insight about visiting the Cook Islands to tempt you to start dreaming up your own adventure in this South Seas paradise. Continue reading
Hot Pot is a Chinatown hot spot for communal eating. Here the set up is electrically heated cauldrons built into the centre of tables for guest to dip raw ingredients into housemade broths for quick cooking hands-on experience. Continue reading
Getting to Aitutaki was easy enough via the daily hop from Rarotonga with Air Rarotonga (airraro.com). Leaving was a toughie. That’s not because of any problems with the airline or hitches in my schedule though, but simply because the opportunity to explore (and lounge around) paradise wasn’t something I wanted to give up so soon after arriving there.
The island really was an ideal place for a vacation. The activities I booked were awesome and engaging. Food was delicious and homey. Beachside accommodations were plush and quiet. Everyone one I met was super friendly and welcoming. Continue reading
I wangled my way to the table for a recent media tasting of Chef Abdul’s limited run Curry Week dishes and savoured every taste of the experience. Continue reading
Below is a look at some of the highlights of my Rarotonga visit – with respect to bookable activities and purchasable experiences. But more than the immense fun had on tours, during shows, in restaurants, and so forth, what I loved most about my time in the Cooks was simply the chance to engage with some of the friendliest and funniest folks I’ve ever met (seriously, everybody was a natural frickin’ comedy) and to embrace fully that “away from it all” feeling that I (and I imagine you) so long to tap into when abroad.
Oh all that and spotting whales while just hanging out. I had three casual humpback whale sightings over my weeklong stay. I saw one whale ridiculously close to shore while on a drive around Rarotonga my first day; another as I stared mindlessly out to sea while lying in bed in my beachfront suite at the first resort where I stayed on Rarotonga; and one while peering out the window during an inter-island flight from Rarotonga to Aitutaki.
Anyway, here’s that list of highlights … Continue reading
With fewer than 80,000 people speaking Faroese worldwide, and a growing tourism market, folks from the Faroe Islands realise that not having their language included on Google Translate can be frustrating for visitors keen to learn a few phrases before their trip. So following on from last year’s Google Sheep View success, Faroe Islanders have launched their own version of the online translation tool.
With the help of friendly locals to translate live by video, Faroe Islands Translate is a free online translation service for anyone around the world curious to learn a little Faroese. You can try it for yourself at faroeislandstranslate.com. Continue reading
Honestly, I cannot recall ever feeling quite as good as I did during the first couple of days of my trip. Continue reading
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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
