Chris Mads
Tasting Madeira wine at Blandy’s
Before I arrived in Madeira, the main thing I knew about this beautiful island was the name ‘Madeira wine’. Before the onset of tourism,...
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Chris Mads
- Jan 30
Vegan fish & chips with Wagamama for Veganuary
Trying out the limited edition vegan fish & chips at Wagamama for Veganuary
Chris Mads
- Nov 14, 2021
Millennial Gent Year 4 - Introducing Short Man Style
I can't quite believe it's been four years since I started this blog. In the last few weeks I've been pretty quiet as work and the rest...
Chris Mads
- Dec 31, 2020
Finding the magic in 2020
Let's not sugar coat it; this year has been rough. It has been equal parts trying and tragic, with a global pandemic causing millions of...
Chris Mads
- Dec 13, 2020
12 Days of Tequila-mas
The time has come, my friends, for tequila to take its place among the beloved spirits of our age. For too long, this beautiful drink has...
Chris Mads
- Oct 29, 2020
Epsom's Vegan Market
On the fourth Sunday of every month, the Epsom Vegan Market takes over the market square outside the Ashley Centre in the middle of...
Chris Mads
- Oct 27, 2020
London’s first permanent vegan butcher
Calling all vegans: It’s time to take part in that old ritual of popping down to the butcher. I’m a carnivore, always have been, and I...
Chris Mads
- Oct 1, 2020
London Cocktail Week at home
More and more of us are heading into lockdown – and those of us who aren’t are frequently missing out on opportunities to catch up with...
Chris Mads
- Sep 26, 2020
Cocktail recipes for autumn at home
It appears that the summer has finally left us and the nights are drawing in. On top of that, we are facing the very real chance of our...
Chris Mads
- Aug 16, 2020
Rum Old Fashioned: Change up your drink
Today is National Rum Day and it seems the perfect time to share this recipe with you. Rum is a favourite in cocktails. The iconic bottle...
Chris Mads
- Aug 12, 2020
Chimney Fire Coffee is good for your morning and your soul
As coffee brands for the sustainably-minded, South East-based, millennial in search of a great brew go, there can be few better than...
Chris Mads
- Jul 24, 2020
In defence of tequila
My love affair with tequila began quite a while ago. I was sat in a bar in Mexico with some friends and we decided to order a round of...
Chris Mads
- Feb 14, 2020
Coffee shop musings
It has been far too long since I have written on here. The last blog I posted was about Megxit and in the modern world of 24-hour rolling...
Chris Mads
- Jan 18, 2020
Vegan brands to keep an eye out for
These are the brands who will help you on your way through Veganuary - and beyond
Chris Mads
- Jan 18, 2020
Surviving Veganuary II: Try these foods
AS you slog on through your vegan Odyssey, here are the foods you want to be making part of your weekly diet
Chris Mads
- Jan 10, 2020
The Rock's Teremana tequila is coming
Put March in your diaries tequila fans
Chris Mads
- Jan 8, 2020
Surviving Veganuary
Are you struggling with Veganuary? Well have no fear, the Suffering Carnivore is here to help
Chris Mads
- Jan 7, 2020
The Loving Hut, Menton
If you are searching for some Veganuary inspiration, I have got something for you.
Chris Mads
- Jan 2, 2020
Things to look forward to in 2020
Grab your diary, here are a few thinkgs you are not going to want to miss this year
Chris Mads
- Nov 20, 2019
Coffee at Canakin, Reigate
A true flat white and cinnamon buns to die for are all on offer at Reigate's Canakin