Somewhat obviously named, An Evening with Ray Mears is time spent understanding the passions and adventures of one of our country’s most likeable celebrities. Ray Mears, bushcraft and survival expert, has been on our televisions […]
Books | Spencer Matthew's Confessions of a Chelsea Boy
Anyone who knows who Spencer Matthews is will have a pretty good idea of what his autobiography may contain. For the uninitiated: you have been warned. Matthews undoubtedly grew up very fast, explaining casually how […]
TV | Ripper Street – Still oozing brilliantly crafted Victoriana
Ripper Street is back on our screens and by the end of its first five minutes there was no less than a policeman impaled on a fence spike, an unruly punch up in the holding […]
Food | Gingerbread Lad – Home cooked comfort food part two
Winter is fast approaching, the Christmas holidays on the far horizon. Going to bed with frozen toes and waking up able to see your breath is now a common occurrence. What could be more appropriate […]
TV | Drifters – The girl version of Inbetweeners?
E4’s new sitcom has been labelled ‘the female Inbetweeners’ but after watching the first two episodes of Drifters this description seems greatly misjudged. Yes the show’s writer and main star, Jessica Knappett, played Lisa in […]
Video Games | Gone Home – Immersive exploration game
As we settle into the winter months and the Northern climate becomes less hospitable, Gone Home does somewhat reflect a desire to recess into cushy family life and run away from looming essay deadlines. Except […]
Food | Peckish – Chocolate Macaroons
The Great British Bake Off may be over but that doesn’t mean we can’t all still be ladies (or gentlemen) that lunch. LSi’s recipe for Chocolate Macaroons will ensure you’re left feeling just as elegant […]
Food | Gingerbread Lad – Pulled pork feast
Chances are you’ve probably eaten at REDS, which seems to have become Leeds’ go-to place for an American feast. Problem is it’s often so busy you could probably make your own version in the time […]
TV | The Vampire Diaries – A look into the new season
The Vampire Diaries makes an exciting long-anticipated return with its fifth season. The premiere was certainly worth waiting for, meaning hopefully the new season will surely be full of everything we love the show for. […]
Food | Fresh Slice – Mint Chocolate Matchmaker Brownies
Who can say no to a new brownie recipe? Though these brownies come with a refreshing mint twist, rest assured, fudgy, chocolate indulgence remains. If you leave these in the kitchen, all you will be […]
TV | The rise and rise of Netflix
Not so long ago, it was a novelty in my family to be dispatched off to the video shop on a Friday night and be allowed to rent a film over the weekend. £2 a […]
Books | Morrisey – The Autobiography
In true keeping with his ‘Outsider’s outsider’ image, Morrissey has written an autobiography that is, to paraphrase Hand in Glove, not like any other book, this one is different – because it’s Morrissey. The autobiography […]