National Popcorn day is celebrated annually on the 19th January and provides the perfect opportunity to reflect and appreciate such a timeless snack. It is believed that popcorn has been around as early as 3600 […]
Ideas for an Alternative Vegan Christmas Dinner
It’s that time of the year already; Christmas is only around the corner! The Christmas lunch is one of my favourite parts about the whole day because it’s a chance for everyone to sit around […]
Top 5 Restaurants for a Farewell Christmas Dinner
No matter what year you’re in, whether you’re a fresher settling in to the uni environment, in a different city and meeting new people, or a final year student with a never-ending to-do list, the […]
Red Tractor – Assured Food Standards no more?
You’ve probably all seen those red tractor logos on a large amount of food you walk past in the supermarket. You can find it on meat, dairy, grains, fresh produce, and pretty much anything else […]
‘Meat-tax?’ A Big Mis-Steak
New findings from researchers at the University of Oxford has sparked discussion on the imposition of a ‘meat-tax’ on red and processed meat products. The study revealed the potentially lifesaving effects that such a measure […]
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: A Culinary Education
Iranian-American chef Samin Nosrat’s critically acclaimed book ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ has been developed into a four part Netflix series. The show’s aim is to educate viewers on how to master the key elements to […]
Warming Winter Recipes
Soups are one of the best ways to continue getting enough nutrients in winter, when salads and lighter vegetable dishes lose their appeal in favour of warm, hearty meals. The grid below offers thousands of […]
World Vegan Day: The Veg Pledge
Veganism is becoming a huge movement; it has grown by 700% in the UK in the past two years and you just know that someone, somewhere, is Instagram-ing their avocado on toast. With it being […]
An Unhealthy Veganism
‘Veganism’, ‘plant-based’, ‘cruelty-free’. All refer to an increasingly popular dietary regime that should be celebrated, promoted and endorsed globally. But in the wake of world mental health day, is it necessary to consider the darker […]
Waging the War on Food Waste
It’s that time of year again. No, not Christmas, it’s World Food Day! October 16th marks the celebration of food and he sexy topic of how to reduce food waste. While it’s become trendy to […]