When most people think of Newcastle the first thing that springs to mind isn’t food. Known more for its boozy nights out made famous by the continuously humiliating ‘Geordie Shore’ you wouldn’t believe the toon […]
Lifestyle| Headingley Farmers Market
Waking up anytime before midday on a weekend is no mean feat but located opposite the Arc, the Headingley Farmer’s Market is easily accessible and a great place to source fresh local produce, and maybe […]
Blogs | Why You Should Follow Your Childhood Dreams
In my second year of primary school, the teachers made a video of all the pupils, asking them what they wanted to do when they were older. I wanted to be an actress. Others wanted […]
Food | Not just a pretty plate – Flapjacks
There is no way of disguising the fact that flapjacks aren’t the healthiest, however as treats go, they’re pretty damn good. The oats mean they are incredibly filling, making them great for an on-the-go sugar […]
Blogs | How to Keep Male Students Looking and Feeling Great
How to keep male students looking and feeling great: Men have a problem at public urinals, fact. It’s a self-image thing, the cause of undue worry, stress and insecurity amongst large numbers of males. Such […]
Food | Regional Recipes – Russian Holodets
Russian food, much like Russia itself, is varied and diverse. But the majority is big and filling, to satisfy the appetites of those living in harsh weather conditions. How else could you survive -30°C winters? […]
Food | Gastronaut – Around the world with Cosmo
A “premium all you can eat buffet” inherently seems to be some kind of oxymoron. Most students in Leeds will be familiar with the Red Hot World Buffet or Spice Quarter and know there is […]
Food | The Gingerbread Lad – Alternative breakfast menu
We all know we should eat breakfast, but sometimes it’s too much hassle/just boring. Swap the rock hard toast and soggy cereal for these four exciting dishes which will make you look forward to the […]
Food | The alternative guide to Shrove Tuesday
Picture the scene: it’s March the fourth and you’ve invited all your mates round for an evening of stuffing your faces with underdone Yorkshire pudding mix, doused in whatever you can scavenge from the back […]
Blogs | Where the Wild Things Aren't
Some say April is the cruellest month. They’re wrong; it’s actually February. Aside from the fact I always forget it’s two to three days shorter than every other month and thus my rent/essays are due […]
Food | Gastronaut – Trio
Heading to Trio on a Thursday lunchtime LSi were unsure of what to expect from the rather up-market venue nestled in the heart of our scruffy beloved student area. On arrival we found the building itself to […]
Food | Chocolate Snickers Rocky Road
As an enthusiast of the outdoors, I’ve found myself out in the wilderness on several occasions recently. Whether it’s been plodding my way to a race finish or up a mountain I’ve always known I […]