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New Viva! Cookbook: Everyone Can Cook Vegan
Tis the season to be vegan? You decide. But for those who are, a nifty new cookbook from vegan charity, Viva! would be a right tasty Christmas present. The book, Everyone Can Cook Vegan, features more than 100 recipes designed … Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Food, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged book, books, cookbooks, Flexitarian, Food, Maryanne Hall, Plant based, recipes, Shopping, vegan, vegetarian, Viva!
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Chettinad Restaurant (All Consumed)
Neil and Chris catch up at south Indian “village restaurant” Chettinad off Tottenham Court Road to record this episode of All Consumed. After enjoying a delicious meal, Chris talks Luddites and the antiauthoritarian spirit of Nottingham as Neil speaks to … Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Books, Coffee, Drink, England, Food, London, Movies, Museums, Podcast, Podcasts, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, Art, books, Chettinad Restaurant, coffee, Drink, england, film, fitzrovia, Food, indian food, indian restaurant, London, Movies, museums, nottingham, PODCAST, Podcasts, restaurants, Travel
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Free Food, Travel and Art Books
I have more than 40 food, travel and art books that I need to get rid of before moving at the end of this month. I’m giving them away on a first come first serve basis.
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Posted in Art, Books, Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged Art, Art books, Awesomestow, books, Cook books, Drink, E17, east london, Food, free, free books, freebies, London, Recipe Books, recipes, Shopping, Travel, travel books, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW
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Win a Surprise Food, Drink or Travel Book
I’ve gone through my personal library and decided I should share some of my books with the world. I’ve got lots of cookbooks and food and drink themed books, and travel books. Up for a bit of mystery and want to receive a free book for free? Continue reading
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Win Two Free US Travel Books from Lonely Planet | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Hey folks. I hope you’ve been enjoying my Spread It, Dip It, Wing … Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Competition, Food, Freebies, road trip, Spread It, Wing It, Dip It, TCTalks, Travel, USA
Tagged #TCTalks, books, competition, Dip It, free, freebies, LONELY PLANET, RT to win, Spread It, Travel, twitter competition, USA, Wing It
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Win a Surprise Food, Drink or Travel Book
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Hey gang. Remember my Win a Surprise Food, Drink or Travel Book competition … Continue reading
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Tagged books, competition, Drink, Food, freebies, Travel
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John Gregory-Smith Talks about Saffron in the Souks (All Consumed)
You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve probably seen his recipes in assorted weekend supplements, you may well have one of his previous four books … you might even have seen him in an airport, rushing off on a travel assignment or a research trip. Today though, John Gregory-Smith is in London – only just, he’s off to Australia after this chat – and chatting about his life, his career and, particularly, his newest book, Saffron in the Souks (available now, Kyle Books, £25). Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Books, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Recipes, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, books, Drink, Food, interview, John Gregory-Smith, Neil Davey, Podcasts, recipes, Travel
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Solange Berchemin and 111 Places in the Lake District (All Consumed)
In this episode of All Consumed, I interview writer and photographer Solange Berchemin about her new book, 111 Places in the Lake District That you Shouldn’t Miss. Published by Emons as part of its 111 Places/111 Shops series, Solange’s book provides an insider’s guide to the Lake District and features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Art, Books, Drink, England, Food, interview, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged 111 Places, 111 Places in the Lake District, 111 Places in the Lake District That You Shouldn't Miss, All Consumed, books, england, interview, lake district, Podcasts, Solange Berchemin, Travel
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Good Stuff #89
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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Posted in Books, Drink, Food, Good Cause, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel
Tagged books, Cologne, Drink, Food, good cause, good stuff, haircare, olive oil, Shampoo, Shopping, tea, Travel
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Anita Kerai | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 67
Continuing with my Women in the Food Industry miniseries, episode 67 of tikichris Talks features a discussion with chef, author and television presenter, Anita Kerai. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, interview, London, Podcast, TCTalks, Television, Travel, Women in the Food Industry
Tagged #TCTalks, Anita, Anita Kerai, books, Celebrities, Chef Anita Kerai, Drink, Entertainment, Flavours of Kenya, Food, interview, London, PODCAST, Return to Kenya, television, Travel, Women in the Food Industry
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Anita Kerai | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 67
Continuing with my Women in the Food Industry miniseries, episode 67 of tikichris Talks features a discussion with chef, author and television presenter, Anita Kerai. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #83
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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Posted in Books, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Shopping, Wine
Tagged books, champagne, Cicerone, DenTek, Drink, Food, french wine, good stuff, London, new year's eve, Organic Champagne, Shopping, tea, Travel, We Are Tea
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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
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Posted in Art, Books, Christmas, Food, London, Museums, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, bloomsbury, books, charles dickens, christmas, christmas in london, Doughty Street, Food, Food Glorious Food, galleries, Judith Schrut, museum, museums, WC1, WC1N 2LX
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Chef and Author Antonina Parker | #TCTalks Episode 52
For my 52nd episode of tikichris Talks, I speak with chef and author Antonina Parker. Hosted in her flat which doubles once a month as a dating app supper club, I chat about with Nina about how banana bread, cooking for celebrities and bringing people together over good food. Continue reading
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Chef and Author Antonina Parker | #TCTalks Episode 52
For my 52nd episode of tikichris Talks, I speak with chef and author Antonina Parker. Hosted in her flat which doubles once a month as a dating app supper club, I chat about with Nina about how banana bread, cooking … Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Celebrities, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Recipes, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel
Tagged #TCTalks, Antonina Parker, books, Celebrities, chef, Chef Antonina Parker, Chef Nina Parker, cookbooks, Food, interview, London, Nina Food, Nina Parker, PODCAST, recipes, Shopping, supper clubs, tikichris talks, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Henry Jeffreys about His New Book: The Home Bar | #TCTalks Episode 39
For episode 39 of tikichris Talks, I chat with drinks writer Henry Jeffreys at the celebrated Dukes Bar in St James’s. Henry talks about his new book, The Home Bar, and offers tips on how to create your own bar at home. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Books, Drink, interview, London, Luxury, Podcast, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel
Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, books, cocktails, Drink, Duke's Bar, Henry Jeffreys, interview, London, luxury, PODCAST, Shopping, st james's, The Home Bar, tikichris talks, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Henry Jeffreys about His New Book: The Home Bar | #TCTalks Episode 39
For episode 39 of tikichris Talks, I chat with drinks writer Henry Jeffreys at the celebrated Dukes Bar in St James’s. Henry talks about his new book, The Home Bar, and offers tips on how to create your own bar at home. Continue reading
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Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, books, cocktails, Drink, Duke's Bar, Henry Jeffreys, interview, London, PODCAST, Shopping, st james's, The Home Bar, tikichris talks, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Discussing Fact and Fiction with Historian Kevin Duffus | Blackbeard’s Wake | #TCTalks Episode 38
Another tie in with the Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries on my blog, Episode 28 of tikichris Talks finds me in conversation with research historian, author and documentary filmmaker Kevin Duffus. Kevin is perhaps best known as an expert on Blackbeard and for his deeply researched attempts to separate fact from fiction as it pertains to the story of this legendary pirate. Continue reading
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Discussing Fact and Fiction with Historian Kevin Duffus | Blackbeard’s Wake | #TCTalks Episode 38
Another tie in with the Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries on my blog, Episode 28 of tikichris Talks finds me in conversation with research historian, author and documentary filmmaker Kevin Duffus. Continue reading
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Posted in Blackbeard's Wake, Books, History, interview, North Carolina, Podcast, TCTalks, USA
Tagged #Blackbeard300, #TCBlackbeard300, #TCTalks, blackbeard, Blackbeard's Wake, books, history, interview, Kevin Duffus, North Carolina, Ocracoke, Ocracoke Island, Outer Banks, Pirates, PODCAST, road trip, Roadtrip, tikichris talks, Travel, USA
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Christine Smallwood Has an Appetite for Italy | #TCTalks Episode 33
Here’s an interview with author and fellow Italian food lover, Christine Smallwood. During our conversation for episode 33 of tikichris Talks, Christine and I talk about her Appetite for Italy series of books and what makes the country such a fantastic place to eat, drink and explore. Continue reading
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Tagged #TCTalks, Appetite for Italy, books, Christine Smallwood, Drink, Food, interview, italian food, Italy, PODCAST, restaurants, Shopping, tikichris talks, Travel
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Christine Smallwood Has an Appetite for Italy | #TCTalks Episode 33
Here’s an interview with author and fellow Italian food lover, Christine Smallwood. During our conversation for episode 33 of tikichris Talks, Christine and I talk about her Appetite for Italy series of books and what makes the country such a fantastic place to eat, drink and explore. Continue reading
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Pom Harrington of Peter Harrington Rare Books | #TCTalks Episode 31
For episode 31 of tikichris Talks, I chat with Pom Harrington, second generation owner of Peter Harrington Rare Books in Chelsea (with another location in Mayfair). During our conversation among the shelves of his Fulham Road bookstore, Pom shares his insight of what makes a book rare and valuable and what’s in his private staff. Continue reading
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Pom Harrington of Peter Harrington Rare Books | #TCTalks Episode 31
For episode 31 of tikichris Talks, I chat with Pom Harrington, second generation owner of Peter Harrington Rare Books in Chelsea (with another location in Mayfair). During our conversation among the shelves of his Fulham Road bookstore, Pom shares his insight of what makes a book rare and valuable and what’s in his private staff. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, interview, London, Luxury, Podcast, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel
Tagged #TCTalks, books, chelsea, interview, London, luxury, Peter Harrington, Peter Harrington Rare Books, PODCAST, Pom Harrington, Rare Books, Shopping, tikichris talks, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Dream Destinations for Lovers of Irish Literature (Miles Away)
If you find inspiration for your travels in the pages of great literature you’ll love this list of cities rich in sights to see and contextual meaning for some of Ireland’s most accomplished writers. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, CheapOair, Ireland, Miles Away, Travel
Tagged books, cheapoair, ireland, Irish Literature, literature, Miles Away, Travel
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5 Common Healthy Diet Misconceptions
There are certain diet myths that might be making it more difficult for you to reach your fitness goals and live a healthier lifestyle. In recent years, some of these myths have been brought to the public’s attention by experts who’ve conducted extensive research to debunk the misconceptions. Continue reading
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Tagged books, Drink, Food, Nina Teicholz, The Big Fat Surprise
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Where to Dine in Dublin | The Winding Stair
Given its prominence in guide books and listicles as well as its tourist-accessible location near the Ha’penny Bridge, my instinct was to stay clear of The Winding Stair. Then I read the menu. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Drink, Dublin, Food, Ireland, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Where to Dine in Dublin, Wine
Tagged books, Bookshop, D01 R9Y5, Drink, dublin, Dublin 1, Dublin 2, Food, ireland, Lower Ormond Quay, lunch, North City, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, The Winding Stair, Travel, Where to Dine in Dublin
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Good Stuff #73
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.
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Posted in Art, Books, Design, Food, Good Cause, Good Stuff, Shopping
Tagged Antonion Forcellino, Art, books, Boundless Activate Nuts and Seeds, design, Ettore Sottsass: The Glass, Food, good cause, good stuff, leonardo da vinci, Leonardo: A Restless Genius, Luca Massimo Barbero, Metcalfe's Skinny Popcorn, Nush, Nush Dairy-Free Nut Milk Yoghurt, popcorn, reviews, Shopping, vegan, VerMints
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Something’s Warm and Fuzzy at the V&A
The wonderful Victoria & Albert Museum bares all with its big, new, clever exhibition, Winnie-the-Pooh: Discovering a Classic. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, bears, books, Children, children's books, cromwell road, Families, Fun, Judith Schrut, kensington, London, museum, museums, Pooh, review, SW7, SW7 2RL, V&A, V&A Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, victoria and albert museum, west london, Winnie-the-Pooh, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Cocktail Guy: A New Book from Sushisamba Mixologist
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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Posted in Bars, Books, Drink, Food, London, Recipes, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged BARS, Bartender, books, cocktail recipe, cocktails, Drink, duck & waffle, Food, recipe, recipes, rich woods, Shopping, sushisamba, The Cocktail Guy, Zay Ahmed
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Win a Free Copy of 1001 Photographs You Must See Before You Die
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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Tagged #Win1001PhotoBook, 1001 Photographs, books, competition, Drink, free, freebies, Octopus Books, Photography, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition
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Win a Free Copy of Gesmay Paynter’s The Secret Life of Bananas Cookery Book
Gesmay Paynter’s recipe book, The Secret Life of Bananas, features a bunch of delicious recipes with bananas as the main ingredient. I’ve certain found it to be an a-peel-ing read, and I’m sure you will too. Continue reading
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Tagged #WinBananaCookBook, Banana cookery book, Banana recipes, bananas, books, competition, Cook books, Cookery books, Food, free, freebies, Gesmay Paynter, Recipe Books, recipes, RT to win, Shopping, The Secret Life of Bananas, twitter competition
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Get #BeachBookReady with the Kobo Pop-Up Beach off Oxford Street
The Kobo #BeachBookReady Pop-Up Beach off of Oxford Street is free to attend and runs from this weekend until 25th of July. Continue reading
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Tagged #BeachBookReady, artificial beach, Aura H2O, Aura H2O e-reader, Aura H2O Edition 2, Aura H2O ereader, beach, Bird Street, books, competition, e-readers, ereaders, free, freebies, Kobo, Kobo #BeachBookReady Pop-Up Beach, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O e-reader, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, Kobo Aura H2O ereader, London, marylebone, oxford street, POP UPS, Shopping, Smart Street, The Kobo #BeachBookReady Pop-Up Beach, Travel, W1, W1C
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Win A Field Guide to Whisky by Hans Offringa
A Field Guide to Whisky: An Expert Compendium to Take Your Passion and Knowledge to the Next Level is a soon to be released 320-page hardcover book chocked full of colour photos, maps and all sorts of spirited knowledge for your enhanced drinking pleasure. Continue reading
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Tagged A Field Guide to Whisky, books, competition, Drink, free, freebies, Hans Offringa, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition, whiskey, Whiskey book, whisky, Whisky book
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America’s Most Amazing Comic Book Shops (Miles Away)
The halcyon days of comic book shops may be long gone now that fans can purchase their favorite titles and collectibles online. But the feeling of browsing a comic book shop will never be replaced. Luckily a few gems still exist and are worth seeking out. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, books, cheapoair, Comic Books, Miles Away, Shopping, Travel, USA
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#ProjectLiteracy 2017: Rewriting Lives
What does it take to break the cycle of illiteracy? Continue reading
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Tagged "Project Literacy 2017: Rewriting Lives", #ProjectLiteracy, books, good cause, illiteracy, literacy, reading, SPONSORED POST, Video
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