In an attempt to raise moral and invoke the spirit of the Blitz in these Tube-Strike-Flood-addled times, the National Potato Council of England has declared that the last week as National Chip Week. LSi offers […]
Blogs | Salvo's, via Memory Lane
It is often said that during austerity, we have a habit of looking backwards towards more familiar, comfortable times. The human race have been doing it forever, and sometimes we call it Romanticism. Born out […]
Blogs | Catching the Oscars – And the Oscar goes to…
The movies nominated in the Oscar categories this year are all undeniably brilliant in their own unique ways. With the ceremony looming, I genuinely cannot predict the winners this year. Last week, the BAFTAs showed […]
Food | Chorizo baked fish
I love fish and one of my vivid memories as a child was when we used to bake fish on a fire wrapped in soaking wet newspaper. The flavours created from cooking the fish in […]
Food | All You Need is Lunch – Lime & Ginger Cheesecake
This is a dessert that’s easy to make and will make you look like you really know what you’re doing. It’s not pricey, it’s tasty and makes a great show off treat to entertain friends […]
TV | 20 years since the 'Twenty Something' hit our screens and never left
20 years ago this September, the concept of the ‘twenty-something’ and a little-known actress called Jennifer Aniston stumbled out of a Greenwich Village street and into our lives. It’s been two decades since Friends first graced […]
Food | Gastronaut – Cross Keys
If you worm your way through the city centre, under the train station, over the canal and into the edges of Holbeck, you may find yourself thinking you’ve strayed too far from the path. The […]
Blogs | A Guide to Social Etiquette Up North
“When you arrive at Leeds Uni old chum you simply must be aware of a few faux pas.” – Anonymous This could be the best piece of advice I received before university and, as I […]
Food | Peckish – Caramelised Red Onion, Rosemary and Goats Cheese Tart
With Spring almost here, what better way to celebrate than to abandon the heavy, filling meals that take hours to make and cook up a refreshing Caramelised Red Onion, Rosemary and Goats Cheese Tart. Ingredients For […]
Food | Gastronaut – Boss Burgers mean business
Situated on Brudenell Grove, Boss Burgers certainly hasn’t entered an area lacking takeaway restaurants, yet it’s their approach to the style of takeaway that is hoping to get them noticed. With both chefs coming from […]
Interview | Nick Helm
He’s charmed us on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, but now comedian Nick Helm has made his way onto BBC Three’s new sitcom Uncle. LSi talks bellies, Eurovision and, of course, Uncle. We […]
Lifestyle | Valentine's Day dating tips
As we arrive at the beginning of February, with our New Year’s resolutions to be less sad and lonely still fresh in our mind, LSi is offering five student dating ideas for those of you […]