Leeds’ independent foodie scene unites once again for the month of May to present Leeds Indie Food Festival, a celebration of the city’s unique food and drink industry. Last year saw over 100 businesses collaborate […]
Cielo Blanco’s new menu: A Mexican street food feast
The fusion of vibrant prints and traditional tiling, inspired by the works of Frida Kahlo, together with the restaurant’s striking industrials features, provided a distinctive backdrop to this Mexican street food experience. With an […]
The well fed student: Easy Easter chocolate nests
Here is a really simple, slightly healthier take on a recipe for chocolate rice crispy cakes! You can get puffed rice without additives from world food shops – Abu Bakar sells plain puffed rice – […]
Eat your way through Leeds this bank holiday
Friends, family, fry ups, lie-ins, walks, parties – by no means an exhaustive list, but I’d be surprised if none of the above feature in your typical bank holiday. Over the years, however, I’ve detected […]
The well-fed student: Guilt-free study snacks
When you are staring at a book or computer screen for hours on end during revision time, or twenty pages deep in your dissertation, the last thing you want is a rumbling belly. However, we […]
Vegan challenge: Moral monotony
At the end of January when my housemate told me about the Great University Vegan Challenge, I was intrigued. The challenge, proposed by Animal Aid, is to give up all animal products in your diet […]
North Brewing Co. taproom launch
With the end of term rapidly approaching and deadlines passing, we’re all in need of a treat. After too many weeks spent in an overcrowded Hyde Park Pub, it’s time to venture out and try […]
The well-fed student: The female cooks that everyone should know about
The UK food world has been largely dominated by men for many years, with the exceptions of a few female home cooks that have become national treasures, such as Delia Smith, Mary Berry and Nigella […]
Utter overindulgence at Burt & Nelly
When it comes to Burt & Nelly the first big decision is whether to go for a savoury or sweet pizza, or both. Overeating caution: if, like me, your eyes are bigger than your belly […]
The well-fed student: Stick with the seasons
If you are eating on a budget, it is always a good idea to eat in season – i.e. produce that’s currently being grown in the UK. Firstly, it’s CHEAPER, as there is a lot […]
The well-fed student: Smoothie bowls
Smoothie bowls are one of my favourite breakfasts: they’re basically like a fruity ice cream/soup. They taste like a dessert but you don’t get the sick feeling that comes after a bowl of actual ice […]
Review: It’s Turtle Bay all the way down
February might be the shortest month of the year, but the wind and rain seem never-ending, and the glowing windows of the new Turtle Bay restaurant were a welcome sight that promised warmth and shelter. […]