Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016, which earned them the Children’s Choice Award 2016, Circus Trick Tease are delighted to announce that they are bringing their critically acclaimed family friendly show Children are Stinky to Underbelly Festival Southbank this July. Continue reading
With this post, I aim to share some of my top tips for experiencing the dynamic British capital at its authentic best. With so much to see and do and such a rich history to tap into for your itinerary, it should be easy peasy lemon squeezy (as they say here) to get a proper feel of the real London and return home with a strong sense of what living life in London is all about. Or, if you’re like me, you might just find yourself making plans to extend your visit and calling London home.
Read my complete post at Miles Away.
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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. Continue reading
Have you been watching GBBO? If so, then I’m sure you caught Bake Off’s new judge Prue say that she would like to see healthier recipes on the show. The folks at Splenda® Brand Sweetener couldn’t agree more with Prue’s comments.
They got in touch with me recently to see I’d like to help them spread the word that replacing sugar with Splenda can lead to healthier eating. Assuring me that a compromise-free sweet life is possible, they wondered if I’d like to have a go at cooking with Splenda and sharing my thoughts about the experience here on my blog. Continue reading
If I had to pinpoint two things I’ve got from my dad, it’s how to stuff massive amounts of sugar in my gob, and a love of architecture mixed with urban planning. So when I caught wind of The Great Architectural Bake Off, I nearly galloped to Fitzroy Square. Continue reading
Saturdays in East London are special. Maybe that’s just because when I first moved here Broadway Market was just a short 20-minute walk from my new home. And a good Saturday is now synonymous with a walk along the canal and trip to the market. Continue reading
If you’re like me and find yourself channelling your inner child in a candy store upon entering a wine shop, Borough Wines & Beers won’t disappoint. After shaking off the rain droplets and calming my breath post my mad dash into their Islington shop, I warmed in the rather intimate store. Perusing the shelves lined with British red and whites, I indulged my current natural wine obsession whose flavour ever evolves once the cork has been unscrewed. I’d describe it as a luxurious walk-in closet, which simply adds to the charm and intrigue of what lies below … Continue reading
Full disclosure, I’ve got a soft spot for The Cocktail Trading Co. You see, my day job is pretty glamorous. I’m often out and about drinking with bartenders as I interview them for a gin bar blog series. It’s safe to assume I’ve jotted down plenty of stories and have a feel for how each bar operates. But there are two in bars in particular that have stood out. CTC is one of them. Continue reading
The Localist’s focus is on seasonal, European dishes bolstered with inventive cocktails and food friendly wines served in a comfortable chic setting. Continue reading
When preparing for any hiking adventure, whether it’s your first or your tenth, it is important to hike lean. Hiking lean simply means learning to live with the bare minimum – because remember, you have to carry this stuff on your back! Here’s how to pack for your first hiking adventure. Continue reading
Word is weekend brunch is the preferred time to visit Table, but I was pleased with my Friday evening dinner. Continue reading
Wondering what to do with some leftover bones from a gammon joint and the chance to sample a new I Sea Bacon seaweed product turned out to be an excellent opportunity to create my own broth.
There’s not much to do with this recipe, except wait several hours and enjoy the rich aroma wafting from your kitchen. Continue reading
Founded in 1901 near Carcassonne, Les Vignobles Foncalieu was the first wine cooperative in France. Building on a tradition of equitable winemaking, Foncalieu, under the guidance of agronomist Gabriel Ruetsch and oenologist Isabelle Pangault, continues to capture the essence of the varied terroirs of its vineyards to produce a diverse range of wines. Continue reading
That’s me (@tikichris) with Bordeaux Wines (@BordeauxWinesUK) tweeting up a friendly and informative storm of wine-related (and potentially wine-fueled) fun minus any hint of snobbery but full of tips on making your summer as tasty as possible.
We’ll be chatting with the hashtag #AskBordeauxWines and would love for you to join us in our discussion and chime in with any questions you might have. Continue reading
Here is a little trick that can help save your kids from the brink of starvation, bring your husband back from wherever the heck he is, and can have you relaxing and enjoying your evenings to yourself. Continue reading
No matter where you are or where you’re headed in the U.S.A., great burgers are a standard. But the greatest of the great? Well, we reckon this list of every state’s best burger is a good starting point for your beef-bound quests.
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While there I made sure to stash a bottle in my bag to share with one lucky reader. Fancy a taste of what Britain’s oldest distillers have been during since the 1761? Keep reading. Continue reading
Kemey and I enjoyed last weekend’s inaugural performance of the Black Cat at Underbelly (former Udderbelly and Wonderland Festivals combined). Not our first glimpse of the Cat or our first go at the festival, we were nonetheless impressed and awed by much of what we took in. Continue reading
Short on time and low on funds? Keep Mercer & Co in mind. I certainly will. Continue reading
The food industry is one that is continuously growing – and you don’t need to run a large food business to be successful. Whether it’s a kiosk, a café, restaurant or even a street food van vendor, when you’re running a small food business for the first time, it’s important that you understand how to handle, store and serve the food that you sell.
The quality of your products should be your priority; you need to keep your customers safe from any allergens that could be in your food. You should follow EU law and legislation surrounding food standards. Erudus, a company which stores and shares food labelling information within a data pool for customers’ benefit, has helped to put together this start-up guide for those aiming to run their own small food business: Continue reading
The animated fantasy film is a co-production between Wild Bunch (The Artist, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Wrestler) and Studio Ghibli (My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away) and is the first non-Japanese film Studio Ghibli has ever produced. Continue reading
Indulging in a hint of the Highlands hardly a minute’s stroll from Liverpool Street Station, an early midweek dinner at Mac & Wild was one of the tastier ideas Kemey and I have enjoyed recently. Continue reading
Half a decade strong here in London, 3Bis has a 30 year history in Rimini. I dropped by the artisanal gelato maker’s London outpost recently for its birthday party (both London and Rimini openings share the same 10th of May date). Continue reading
Having a few beers or other alcoholic beverages while honky tonking is the perfect way to make the most of such bars and activity.
Honky tonks and honky tonking ain’t what they used to be, but the last bastion of hope for this 20th-century pastime still exists in downtown Nashville at the lower end of Broadway (just look for the neon glow). Known as Honky Tonk Row, the area is renowned for offering live music every night of the week. There’s plenty of great shopping and eating to be had on and near Broadway too.
Here’s a tried and true list of some of the best joints with the best bars to sidle up to where there’s never a cover charge (but you’re certainly welcome to tip the musicians!) and the beer’s always cold.
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Kemey and I enjoyed sampling a few small plates from the menu before heading out for a show at the nearby Hornsey Town Hall Art Centre. Continue reading
I finally got a taste of Fifth Dimension’s delicious doings while taking a palate pleasing tour of the world with this multi award-winning London-based independent chocolate maker’s Journey Box. Inspired by travels and culinary experiences, Head Chocolatier Russell Pullan sees the beautiful 18-piece box (including 11 award-winning handmade truffles) as an opportunity to enjoy a “personal journey into flavour.” What a trip! And a very flavoursome one indeed! Continue reading
I enjoyed sampling some of the playful and sophisticated drinks on offer in the plush surround of this elegant bar inspired by Coco Chanel’s 1920s Paris apartment. Continue reading
De Villa’s menu of sharing dishes and bao is one of the most irresistible I’ve yet to come across in London. Highlights from it include everything I tried – no duds. But if I had to single out one dish to rave about, Continue reading
Here are some tips to help you have a haute time…with low funds.
My my complete post at Going Places.
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Outer Space Vodka launched in the US just 18 months ago, the brand is now available in 42 states and has gone on to sell more than 40,000 cases. It just made contact with the UK last month and is available exclusively through 31Dover.com.
I’ve teamed up with 31Dover to set one bottle to the side for one lucky tikichris reader to win for free. Continue reading
It is true that there are literally thousands of alcohol retailers online. However, not all of these places are identical. You need to discover for yourself how all of these websites are different. It is only then that you will be able to locate the exact type of alcohol that you are searching for. Here are some of the best ways to discover outstanding online alcohol retailers. Continue reading
Need some inspiration on where to go? Have a look at this list of destinations worth sharing with the special lady.
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I attended the opening night cabaret last night. I laughed until my belly and my throat were sore, got dragged up on stage for some goofy audience participation and even had a nun sit on my lap moments after she’d peed in a wine glass. Fun! Continue reading
First in the “four month, four burgers” series is the Nikkei: a salmon patty with avocado-wasabi burger on a squid ink bun. It’s available through the end of May and as will be the case with subsequent burgers it costs £8. Continue reading
Glovax gloves are made from special yarns (produced in only two factories in the world – one in Zhejiang, China and the other in Japan) that are resistant to abrasion, blade cutting, tearing, and puncture. They’re also water and oil proof with anti-skidding material on the palm and fingers for a firm grid no matter how slippery the situation. They feel impressively lightweight and flexible on the hand – and pretty comfortable too. Continue reading
