Image by Rosalind Chang (via Unsplash) Words by Molly Allen I adore bubble tea. Originating in Taiwan, the drink consists of a tea base and comes in a multitude of flavours. From creamy milk teas to refreshing fruit flavours, the drink is incredibly versatile! The tea also typically comes with toppings. Tapioca pearls, popping balls and jelly are just some of the toppings available, and … Continue reading Review: The Best of Cardiff Bubble Tea
Photo by Melissa Walker Horn on Unsplash We all have those specific food items from our childhood that we hated more than anything. Usually they originate from a particular horror story and it can be quite fun to reminisce and share the horrific, yet comical experiences of our youth. We wanted to know which foods belonged in some of your Room 101ÔÇÖs and our contributors … Continue reading Foods that should remain forgotten
Image by Anna Kerslake With Valentine’s Day just behind us, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our contributor’s worst date experiences, where food has been the main source of embarrassment. So, let the shocking see the cringe: awkward dates, reveal yourselves. Sad steak – Megan Evans Being an incredibly clumsy person, it really doesnÔÇÖt help in my favour when … Continue reading Valentines x Dinner Date Disasters
Words and photography by Indigo Jones Last month, people around the world took part in Veganuary, myself included. So when I got an email in the Quench inbox to try WahacaÔÇÖs Veganuary menu, I was over the moon. Myself and my fellow section editors reviewed Wahaca last year and the food was delicious. The difference now is that due to Covid and Welsh lockdown restrictions, … Continue reading Wahaca Review
For the second year running I signed up to Veganuary, which means I pledged to eat vegan for the whole of January. Beginning in 2014, every year the campaign has grown and grown and this year there was a record-breaking 580,000 sign ups. The environment has always been one of the biggest driving forces behind my diet changes. In 2015 I committed to a pescatarian … Continue reading Veganuary: Is It Worth the Hype?
Image by Mohamed Hassan (via Pixabay) In the UK, the first cooking show began in 1946 with Philip HarbenÔÇÖs 10 minute long show aptly named ÔÇÿCookeryÔÇÖ, making lobster vol-au-vents in the first episode. Over the years, weÔÇÖve seen many famous faces come and go on our TV screens, including the likes of Fanny Cradock, Delia Smith, and the beloved Mary Berry. However, some of the … Continue reading The Best ’90s Cooking Shows
Image by Dean Moriarty (via Pixabay) Words by Eve Davies Following the consumer boom of the 1950s, as the economyÔÇÖs war scars healed, the 1960s were characterised by change and innovation. Kitchen appliances evolved. Rationing was ÔÇÿso last decadeÔÇÖ. There was a rise in immigration from former British colonies, and with these social, economic, and scientific changes came flavour! Today, a few taps on our … Continue reading The Sixties Food Revolution
Image by Madeline Howell By┬áIndigo Jones Unfortunately, this will be our last edition of the Quench food festival. IÔÇÖm sad to say that as I leave Quench the food festival will sadly be leaving with me! I created this series to showcase the diversity of our magazine, whether that be a Sri Lankan curry from our food editor Sasha, or the Korean inspired meal from … Continue reading The Quench Food Festival
If thereÔÇÖs one thing that I could bring back from my childhood, itÔÇÖs the snacks that shaped my school packed-lunches, ice-cream man visits, and summer holiday picnics. So, for a chance to visit those happy days gone by, hereÔÇÖs a ranking of 10 of the foods that were taken from us far too soon. 10. Calippo Shots Calippo Shots- the only worthy choice at the … Continue reading 10 Foods That Were Taken From Us Too Soon
Photo by Kristian L├©vstad on Unsplash ItÔÇÖs officially 2021 and, as the classic saying goes, new year, new me. I canÔÇÖt count the amount of times IÔÇÖve come up with resolutions on January, spanning from less carbs, to more exercise. This year we wanted to find out what food and drink related resolutions were popular, and whether they were worth trying ourselves! Less Alcohol by … Continue reading New YearÔÇÖs Foodie Resolutions
Image by Myriams-Fotos (via Pixabay) Words by Shubhangi Dua 2020- A year of tragedies, indeed a year of solitude. On the upside, 2021 is a year of challenging individuals potential of creativity as well as self-reflection. The most awaited time of the year, Christmas and of course New Year’s Eve befalls upon us. While we are impatiently waiting for the beginning of the new decade, … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Foodie Picks
Image by Hannah Penwright Intro by Indigo Jones We can all admit 2020 has been horrific, but one positive to come out of this doomsday of a year is an increasing amount of meat free and vegan products. Since Veganuary earlier this year, supermarkets and fast-food places have doubled their number of vegan items allowing everyone to incorporate meat-free items into their diets thus encouraging more … Continue reading A Meat-free Christmas
A French Christmas By Scarlet Charles Christmas back home in France was always about food, drink, and the friends and family who’d join us. There, Christmas starts on the 24th, mostly because of religious reasons. France, despite being a secular country, has a history of Catholicism, and celebrates a midnight mass on the 24th and another mass on Christmas morning. Very few people actually attend these, … Continue reading Christmas cuisine from around the world
Image by Sabrina Ripke (via Pixabay) Christmas wouldnÔÇÖt be Christmas without food being the star of the show, and itÔÇÖs not complete with a cake to celebrate. The traditional Christmas cake began as Twelfth cakes, which were eaten at Twelfth Night parties. But over time, itÔÇÖs evolved as being a larger cake, decorated with marzipan and either fondant or royal icing. After the year weÔÇÖve … Continue reading Fed Up With Fruitcake? Here’s our Favourite Christmas Cake Alternatives to Celebrate the Festive Season in Style!
Photo by Eaters Collective on Unsplash It would be fair to say that pasta ranks highly in the average university studentÔÇÖs food consumption. I know students that would eat pasta on a daily basis, cooking a huge portion of Bolognese at the beginning of the week and slowly working their way through it before repeating the process. I know students that jump back and forth … Continue reading The Pasta Shape Review
Words by Indigo Jones, Sasha Nugara and Hannah Penwright Images by Indigo Jones Amongst the many restaurants alongside the atmospheric Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay lies a new burger chain called Hubbox which has recently opened up to the public. Our section editors were lucky enough to be invited to their VIP night, where they were delighted to try their variety of burgers and sides. … Continue reading Hubbox Review
Image by ymkaaaaaa (via Pixabay) By the time Christmas rolls around, many students have blown most of their student budget on one takeaway too many; leaving not much left over for presents. The next loan drop feels very far away, but you donÔÇÖt want to come home with piles of dirty laundry as the only present (Merry Christmas, Mum). If youÔÇÖre in this boat, then … Continue reading The Best Foodie Gifts to DIY this Christmas
Photos by Sasha Nugara Words by Sasha Nugara In this day and age, the average cheese plate will no longer do. ItÔÇÖs all about the charcuterie boards. The term charcuterie comes from France, directly translating to ÔÇÿdelicatessenÔÇÖ and involves a branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products. Although the term specifically refers to the cooking of meat, the connotations of a charcuterie board has … Continue reading The art of charcuterie
Photo by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash Words by Laila Hodd Trigger warning: this article discusses the topic of eating disorders. For those of us that struggle with our relationship with food, University is difficult at the best of times. Recently however, with the ÔÇÿCircuit BreakÔÇÖ lockdown here in Wales and the second lockdown in England preventing English students from returning home, as well as more … Continue reading We need to talk about eating disorders
Image by Silviarita (via Pixabay) Veganism is continuing to grow in popularity, but is it a passing trend or something that’s needed more long term, for the sake of both our health and the planet? For – words by Catarina Vicente By going vegan for one month, a single person can save the lives of 30 animals, the emission of 620 pounds of carbon dioxide, … Continue reading Veganism: Is This Our Future?
