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Win a Free Bottle of Appleton Estate VX + How to Make a Mai Tai

Posted on 2013-12-16 by tikichris

Appleton Estate VX is one of my favourite rums, especially when it comes to mixed cocktails. So it’s a pleasure being able to spread some Christmas cheer with my readers and offer a free bottle to one of you. I’ve only got one bottle to give one lucky reader though. For everybody else, I thought I’d share not one but two recipes for my favourite rum cocktail, the Mai Tai! Keep reading for a couple of ways to mix one of the world’s tastiest cocktails along with your chance to nab a bottle of excellent Jamaican rum! Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to The View from The Shard

Posted on 2013-12-06 by tikichris

The View from The Shard provides unparalleled 64km (40 mile), 360 degree views of London. Almost twice as high as any other viewing point in London, it is the only place where you can see all of London – all at once – making it the perfect first stop for visitors to the city and a brilliant place to take anyone who loves this city. Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Why not give that special someone the whole of London – in one great big sweeping panoramic perch from atop its newest and sleekest icon? Keep reading for details about The View gift certificates and for a chance to win two free tickets to share or keep for yourself. Continue reading →

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TONIGHT: Seven Dials and St Martin’s Courtyard Christmas Shopping Night Out

Posted on 2013-12-05 by tikichris

Tonight, Seven Dials will be transformed into a pedestrian shopping haven with the entire area closed to traffic. There will be live music including performances by “vintage pin-up singer” Roo Savill and urban pop trio Mama Do as well as other bands and DJ in shops and around the area; street food from Urban Food Fest and sweets from Merinuqe Girls; free cocktails at St Martin’s Courtyard; a Champagne & Fromage pop-up bar; in-store parties; free makeovers; exclusive one-day offers; comps and giveaways; a festive spirit in the air and lots lots more … there’s even a tikichris special! Check it out. Continue reading →

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Win a £150 Voucher from Zalando: UK’s Largest Online Wardrobe

Posted on 2013-11-28 by tikichris

Online shopping for top brands with guaranteed free deliveries and returns – that’s not just a Yuletide offer from Zalando, the UK’s largest online wardrobe, but what they provide to customers year round. With a great range of festive styles, a smart selection of Christmas gifts, and of course vouchers to give that friend or loved ones who might be a little more difficult to shop for, now is a great time to browse Zalando’s online aisles – especially since I’ve got a Zalando gift voucher worth £150 to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Reminder: Win Seasonal Pasta Christmas Hamper from Carluccio’s Today! #BuonNataleUK

Posted on 2013-11-27 by tikichris

Okay. So I’m just back from a rather epic week-long foodie ramble across the north of Italy. Yes, I had an amazing time. Soon enough, I’ll be writing about all the delectable highlights I experienced and sharing some top tips learned along the way. Keep an eye out for plenty more posts about my trip. Until then though, if you have a craving for some cibo Italiano but can’t getaway before the festive seasonal, don’t forget to enter my latest competition for a pasta hamper from Carluccio’s. Continue reading →

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Win a Seasonal Pasta Christmas Hamper from Carluccio’s

Posted on 2013-11-15 by tikichris

Carluccio’s is a fantastic one stop resource when Christmas shopping for the foodies in your life, whether you’re browsing for authentic Italian foods in-store or shopping online for the best of Italy brought straight to your door, with a new next-day delivery service. Treating friends, family and colleagues to Carluccio’s selection of hampers, gift boxes, cakes, biscuits, sweets and chocolates is an excellent way to ensure the people most important to you have a deliciously buon Natale this year. To find out more about all the yummy festivities happening this Christmas at Carluccio’s plus the chance to win one especially scrumptious Christmas hamper for free, just keep reading! Continue reading →

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Win a Selection of Christmas Chocolates from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2013-11-08 by tikichris

Love chocolate? Check out the recently launched 2013 range of Christmas chocolates from luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower Hotel Chocolat. From gorgeous stocking fillers and stunning boxed chocolates to full-on family hampers, there’s something for everyone with something for all gift giving budgets. And for one lucky reader of this blog, there’s a chance to win free chocolate. Continue reading →

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Win a £100 Argos Gift Voucher

Posted on 2013-10-18 by tikichris

Here’s a nifty competition I’ve got lined up to give one lucky reader an Argos gift voucher worth £100. Get ahead of the Christmas gift shopping rush, treat yourself to something special or simply stock up on the essentials – however you like to Argos it, this fantastic chance to do it absolutely for free is just an easy click away. Keep reading to find out how to win. Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London

Posted on 2013-10-11 by tikichris

The second edition of the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London will take place the last weekend of October at Saatchi Gallery where guests will have the chance to sample more than 400 of the best European wines on the market today. Tickets for the tasting run 30 quid a pop. But check it out! I’ve got eight pairs of tickets to share with you lucky readers. Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to Salon du Chocolat #BigChocolateWin

Posted on 2013-09-27 by tikichris

Salon du Chocolat, the world’s biggest chocolate show, is teaming up with Chocolate Unwrapped, London’s annual chocolate festival, to create what will be the most chocolaty day in British history yet: Salon du Chocolat London. Keep reading for your chance to win a free pair of tickets. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Signed Copy of Camilla Stephens’ The Higgidy Cookbook: 100 Recipes for Pies and More!

Posted on 2013-09-23 by tikichris

Last week I had a delectable pleasure of getting to meet Camilla Stephens, founder of Higgidy, a “little company of piemakers creating pies, quiches, tarts and slices in the seaside town of Shoreham-by-Sea”. Camilla was in London to meet with a small crew of food writers and get our opinions about a few upcoming pies (I loved her sweet potato offering!) and to give us a sneak peek at her new book. Keep reading for your chance to get hold of a copy of The Higgidy Cookbook: 100 Recipes for Pies and More! Continue reading →

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Golden Lane Estate and Me: Documentary Screening at Exhibit Gallery, EC1

Posted on 2013-09-21 by tikichris

As I told filmmaker Esther Johnson, the year I lived at Golden Lane Estate was “very potent”. That she happened to come round the estate looking for residents to interview for her film, The View From My Window Tells Me I’m Home, just seemed like a fantastic coincidence to have someone there to document it for me. Continue reading →

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International Car Free Day at Seven Dials: Pop-Up Forest, Free Pizza and More

Posted on 2013-09-20 by tikichris

For one day only – tomorrow, Saturday 21 September – Camden Council will transforming the streets of Seven Dials to see the area become traffic-free with dozens of five-metre trees plotted around the monument as part of International Car Free Day. Inside the urban pop-up forest, there will a range events and activities taking place including an Orchard Juice Bar, complimentary cycle maintenance courtesy of Dr Bike, live music and complimentary food and drink such as homemade lemonade at Patagonia and pizza slices a la a mobile wood fired oven outside the Rossopomodoro pizzeria on Monmouth Street. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Signed Copy of Chef Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill Cookbook

Posted on 2013-09-06 by tikichris

Neil Perry is one of the world’s top chefs. When he’s not in the kitchen at one of his seven Australian restaurants, cooking up a storm on TV or working as lead consultant to Qantas Airways, Neil somehow manages to find the time to be an author. Keep reading for your chance to win a signed copy of his Rockpool Bar & Grill book. Continue reading →

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Free Outdoor Cinema at The Scoop in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-08-29 by tikichris

London’s riverside amphitheatre, The Scoop at More London, will host free outdoor cinema screenings of classic, cult and contemporary films from the 11th of September until the 27th. All screenings at this purpose-built 1,000-seat amphitheatre with 25 foot screen (not … Continue reading →

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Giant Chocolate Hamper Giveaway for a Good Cause

Posted on 2013-08-28 by tikichris

Online chocolate boutique Chocolat Lovers has announced a giveaway competition of what they believe is “the biggest chocolate hamper most people have ever had the chance to eat their way through”. The “Caring & Sharing” promotion is a in support of the Alzheimers Society and The Sick Children’s Trust and is in collaboration with McArthur Glen Designer Outlets. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Copy of the Pocket Beer Book 2014

Posted on 2013-08-23 by tikichris

Pocket Beer Book 2014 is the definitive and most up-to-date guide to the world’s best craft and traditional beers. I’ve just scored a handy copy for myself along with three extra copies to share with my readers. I reckon the book is an indispensable resource for any connoisseur and a fantastic gift for the beer lover in your life. Continue reading →

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Win a £100 Voucher from Zalando: UK’s Largest Online Wardrobe

Posted on 2013-08-19 by tikichris

Online fashion shopping with free shipping? That’s the offer from Zalando, the UK’s largest online wardrobe. And guess what? I’ve got a Zalando gift voucher worth £100 to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Copy of Omar Allibhoy’s New Book: Tapas Revolution

Posted on 2013-08-16 by tikichris

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy’s cookbook, Tapas Revolution. It’s a great read and to be sure I headed home with book in hand. Keep reading to find out how you too can get a free copy of this practical and fun-to-read cookbook. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Illy IperEspresso Coffee Machine

Posted on 2013-08-12 by tikichris

Quality Italian espresso at the press of a button in your own home? Oh yeah! I’ve got a nifty IperEspresso Coffee Machine from Illy up for grabs. Continue reading →

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Win a Modern Design Measuring Cup Set and Spoon

Posted on 2013-08-11 by tikichris

I’ve got a Cuppa set of measuring cups and a Dash 4-in-1 measuring spoon to give to one lucky reader. Both are BPA free silicone, very attractive and dishwasher free and are excellent examples of the practical and modern designs available from Umbra.com. Continue reading →

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BOGOF Bubble Tea at Milk Tea & Pearl Shoreditch

Posted on 2013-08-05 by tikichris

Taiwanese bubble tea shop, Milk Tea & Pearl, has recently opened its second London location at Boxpark in Shoreditch (the first shop is on Little Portland Street near Oxford Circus). Keep reading to find out about a special offer available to readers of this blog. Continue reading →

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Win a Case of Buddy’s Bourbon Flavored Beer

Posted on 2013-07-31 by tikichris

Here’s a chance to win a whole case of beer with true American spirit – Buddy’s Bourbon Flavoured Beer. Continue reading →

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The South for France Comes to London for the Joie de Vivre Festival (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-07-31 by tikichris

Britain or France for your summer vacation? Hmmm … it’s a tough choice. Or maybe you’ve already booked your London flights for this time round and you’re considering making France yoru next big destination?With the Sud de France Joie de … Continue reading →

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Win 2 Free Tickets to @innocentdrinks’ #InnocentInspires Entrepreneur Speaking Event

Posted on 2013-07-18 by tikichris

Have you heard about the Innocent Inspires monthly series of talks held at Innocent HQ, Fruit Towers? They’ve already had two events – one with a health theme, the other about ethics. Coming up on the 24th of July is the next in the series, and this one’s going to be about becoming an entrepreneur. Hosted by Innocent’s own Richard Reed with a handful of other successful entrepreneurs on hand to give advice, it’s going to be popular. I’ve got two tickets to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Win 2 Free Tickets to This Weekend’s @BackyardCinemas at @LdnFldsBrewery

Posted on 2013-07-16 by tikichris

What’s your favourite line from The Big Lebowski? It could win you a pair of free tickets to this weekend’s Backyard Cinema at London Fields Brewery. Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to the 2013 Cake & Bake Show at Earl’s Court in London! It’s a #pieceofcake

Posted on 2013-07-15 by tikichris

Alright cakeheads! Here’s one for you – a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Cake & Bake Show this September at Earl’s Court. Whether you’re a bona fide baking enthusiast or simply a sweet tooth looking for something yummy for the tummy, this show’s for you. Continue reading →

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Win Smokehouse Barbecue Rubs, Mills and Sauces from @BartIngredients

Posted on 2013-06-22 by tikichris

Courtesy of Bart Ingredients, I have a yummy package of the new Smokehouse Barbecue range of rubs, mills and sauces to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Win a Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky Mini Set for your Dad. Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on 2013-06-14 by tikichris

Is your dad the best? Well, check it out! I’ve got a nice little treat for you to show you love him this Father’s Day: a Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky mini set! Continue reading →

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Spin London, the World’s First Urban Bicycle Festival (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-04-30 by tikichris

Spin London – the world’s first urban focused bicycle consumer show and festival – will debut the first weekend of May at the Old Truman Brewery in East London. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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I’ve Got 4 Pairs of Really Comfy Workforce Socks to Give Away

Posted on 2013-04-29 by tikichris

I’ve got 4 Pairs of Really Comfy Workforce Socks to Give Away. Continue reading →

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Win Free Breakfast in Bed and More with @Chobani_UK #nothingbutgood

Posted on 2013-04-26 by tikichris

Here’s a treat! I’m giving away a free breakfast in bed compliments of Chobani Strained Yoghurt! Are you my lucky reader who’ll get a full range of Chobani Strained Yoghurt plus a selection of teas with special tray, teapot and mug delivered to your door? Keep reading to find out how to enter! Continue reading →

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Win a Free Pair of Tickets to @LdnCoffeeFest

Posted on 2013-04-22 by tikichris

I’ve got a pair of tix to giveaway for this weekend’s upcoming London Coffee Festival. Continue reading →

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London’s Renaissance Pubs Celebrate 10th Birthday (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-04-09 by tikichris

Renaissance Pubs, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this May with a host of festivities and special offers to show all patrons – both regular and newbie – appreciation for a decade’s worth of good times. Kicking things off on the 1st of May with events, activities and giveaways across all six of its pubs, Renaissance will launch its own brand of beer, gin and house wines at the start of the month as well as reveal details about a chance for one lucky pub goer to win free food for the next 10 years. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Pair of Tickets to @SpinLDN – World’s First Urban Bicycle Festival

Posted on 2013-04-08 by tikichris

Sound like your kind of ride? Whether your looking for a new bike, want to update parts and accessories or just get an idea of the latest cycling trends, SPIN London promises to be a lot of fun and just the sort of happening I love sharing with my readers. So, I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve got a pair of weekend access tickets to give away. Continue reading →

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