Valentine’s Day is upon us, and as members of the student community, we haven’t got the cash to splash on a romantic meal for two. This light raspberry mousse is perfect for sharing, quick to […]
Food | Fresh Slice – Chocolate Orange Cake
I have managed to stop stuffing my face for long enough to share another recipe with you, though I do this dunking the last of the Christmas biscuits into my tea… If you’re in need of […]
Blogs | Welcoming 2014 in Germany
From a foodie Christmas to a psychotic January… Not sure how I survived this winter. Welcome to 2014 in Germany. I am currently sat in a poser hipster café attempting to write this blog. I […]
Catching the Oscars | Inside Llewyn Davis
This most recent project by the Coen brothers explores the nature of attempting to succeed as a folk artist in 1960s America. It wades into the perplexed life of Llewyn Davis, portrayed beautifully by Oscar […]
Food | Gastronaut – LS6 Cafe
Where to start with LS6? Leeds students are well and truly blessed when it comes to this marvellous little cafe. Residing in Hyde Park Corner it is but a stone’s throw from most of our […]
Blogs | Catching the Oscars – 12 Years a Slave
Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Editing are some of the categories that 12 Years A Slave has gained nominations in at the Oscars this year, and this movie has bagged a fair share of […]
Food | Chorizo and feta gnocchi bake
From a mystery ingredient in the occasional paella to an everyday staple, the UK seems to have gone chorizo crazy in the last few years – and for good reason. Its mildly spiced, rich and […]
Food | Not just a pretty plate – Quinoa Superfood Salad
If you have found yourself falling off the detox bandwagon then this salad is the ideal tasty yet virtuous dish to get you back on the straight and narrow. This is our simplified student-friendly version […]
Blogs | Library Etiquette
I believe that hours spent in the library are as directly related to degree success as Prince Harry is to his father, Charles. Those evenings jacked up on Red Bull, sitting alone in wooden box […]
Blogs | Alone Time: A Checklist
I am often complaining about being alone. One of my ambitions for my year abroad was to overcome this huge character flaw, and embrace the solitude of which I know I have plenty. In my […]
Blogs | Ladies Who Brunch
Winter in Berlin arrived not with a bang but a whimper. From the balmy January temperatures of five degrees to minus twelve in the space of a week, finally my snow boots got an outing […]
Blogs | Alternative Memory Techniques
In preparation for my final year at university I listened to a podcast from Derren Brown (Memory; Tricks of the Mind) to try and improve my fairly average memory. One of the tricks he teaches […]