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The Perfect Kyoto Souvenir: A Tenugui from Eirakuya (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-01-03 by tikichris

A bit kitsch, but tenugui are gorgeous items for the kitchen and provide nice reminders of that special trip to Japan. They’re light weight and can be packed with ease. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

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Visit Kyoto’s Amazing Food Market: Nishiki (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-27 by tikichris

Known as Kyoto‘s kitchen, people have been buying and selling food and food related items in Kyoto’s Nishiki Market since the 1300s. A stroll through this mile long, covered food market is a must for gourmets, history buffs or anybody who … Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants of 2012 – Everywhere Else

Posted on 2012-12-22 by tikichris

Yesterday I published my list of ten best London restaurants for 2012. Today, I’m sharing a list of some faves from trips beyond the M25. I didn’t get out of town as much as I would have liked during 2012. … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fun in Japan (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-11-28 by tikichris

During my visit, I hit bright and buzzy Tokyo, the mountain resort town of Hakone and the ancient capital city of Kyoto. Everything I tasted along the way was gorgeous. Indeed, I got the impression that it’s actually pretty difficult … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch Day Four: Kyoto

Posted on 2012-11-02 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. What a fantastic opportunity! Japan has been one of my dream destinations ever since I was a kid learning the importance … Continue reading →

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Halloween in Japan

Posted on 2012-10-31 by tikichris

So yep, I was in Japan last week on an Ainsley Harriott #SoupSearch. There’s a lot of content about it here on the blog. This post is just a little supplement to that soupy series and is about something else … Continue reading →