Loren Snel is a Dutch exchange student in Linguistics, Literature and Journalism. She has come to Leeds to explore the UK’s promising (media) landscape but its rolling hills and absence of tulips left her culture […]
Food | Fresh Slices bakes One Minute Lemon Mug Cakes
So, you are entering, or returning to, student life, and you need a quick sugar hit. The shops are just too far away, and you want something satisfying, and quick. Well, look no further than […]
TV | The Great British Bake Off Semi-Finalists
After tackling a tricky trio of baklavas, entremets and schichttortes in the semi-final, queen of spice Chetna was defeated. Only Richard, Luis and Nancy will return to the tent for the final, but who will […]
Food | For the Love of Food – Street Food Festival
Street food is where it’s at. It’s the most vibrant sector of the British food market, and it’s growing quick. For the Love of Food, a street food show like no other, has landed in […]
Food | Fresh Slice – Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes
On a walk through your local wood at this time of year, you will find a glut of ripe, ready to be picked blackberries. Beyond pies and crumbles, what can be done with such a […]
Food | Gastronaut – Le Chalet, Leeds
Beyond occasional trips to the station, the financial district of Leeds may not be that familiar to the city’s students. However, if you’re willing to venture in, you’ll find there are some friendly, affordable and […]
Food | Fresh Slice – Great British Bake Off Special
Whisks at the ready. Ovens on. The Great British Bake Off is back for a fifth series. Over ten, tense weeks, twelve contestants will pipe, glaze and of course bake, all under the icy-blue gaze […]
Food | Gastronaut – Red’s True Barbecue, Headingley
As I headed to the new Red’s True Barbecue branch in Headingley for their extravagant launch, I was apprehensive; could they really have pulled off recreating their famous Leeds branch that left people, myself included, […]
Food | Beacons Festival: LSi’s Street Food and Drink Not to Miss
There isn’t long to go until Beacons Festival returns to the Yorkshire Dales. With an already outstanding reputation for their culinary offerings, the festival’s organisers are promising to raise the bar even higher this time […]
Food | Gastronaut’s Greatest Hits – Ideal for graduation dining
Stuck for where to take the family to celebrate never having to pull another all-nighter? Gastronaut looks back at its greatest hits to bring you the best in graduation dining. Blackhouse, Grill on the Square […]
Food | Fresh Slice – Tour de France Treats
If you’re not on your bike for Le Grand Depart, why not celebrate Le Tour de France with un petit peu of what the French are famous for – sugar filled treats and patisserie. Here […]
Food | Gastronaut – The Pit, Harrogate
With laid back urban dining space, complete with table tennis and football, and an innovative take on American food, The Pit is the perfect student eatery. From the meatiest of burgers to fish finger sandwiches, […]