We need to talk about eating disorders

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

Contributing WriterNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020

Veganism: Is This Our Future?

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?

Contributing WriterNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Fy Siwrnai Feganaidd

“Es i o fwyta cig, llaeth, wyau ac ati i dorri’r cyfan allan mewn diwrnod.” Mae’n debyg mai rollercoaster yw’r ffordd orau i ddisgrifio fy nghyfnod pontio i ddod yn fegan a fy mherthynas ├ó bwyd dros y misoedd diwethaf. Dechreuais i fy siwrnai feganaidd ar ├┤l bod yn pescatarian am nifer o flynyddoedd yn y gorffennol, felly roeddwn i’n meddwl y byddwn i’n mentro … Continue reading Fy Siwrnai Feganaidd

Indigo JonesNovember 7, 2020November 7, 2020

A Sobering October

Words by Sasha Nugara Photos by Sasha Nugara “The university climate can be brutal and intense, but nothing I couldnÔÇÖt rise above” On the 1st of October my co-editor, Indigo, pitched the idea of ÔÇÿSober for OctoberÔÇÖ and for one of us to take up the challenge. This immediately piqued my interest as, due to my status as a university student, my alcohol consumption may … Continue reading A Sobering October

Sasha NugaraNovember 2, 2020November 6, 2020

How To Host Your Very Own Great British Bake Off

Image: Kari Shea (via Unsplash) You might think it would be Christmas, but in my eyes, the most wonderful time of year is when The Great British Bake Off is back on our TVs. Considering what 2020 has been like so far, finding out that Bake Off would be back (and only slightly delayed) is probably the best news weÔÇÖve heard all year. As we … Continue reading How To Host Your Very Own Great British Bake Off

Hannah PenwrightOctober 26, 2020October 26, 2020

How to Have a Wicked Halloween in Quarantine

Illustration by Sian Hopkins Words by Abi Edwards Halloween ÔÇôa time of donning scary costumes, house parties, Halloween club nights and all things spooky. This year, students will be experiencing a slightly different Halloween as all the usual festivities cannot go ahead due to the coronavirus. However, it doesnÔÇÖt mean that you canÔÇÖt enjoy yourselves, as it is an exciting opportunity to get creative. A … Continue reading How to Have a Wicked Halloween in Quarantine

Contributing WriterOctober 19, 2020October 20, 2020

How To Survive A University Kitchen

Image: Daria-Yakovleva (via pixabay) University kitchens are certainly not a sight many students will have come across before they come to uni themselves- which is perhaps a good thing as it might put them off! Often, leaving a group of fresh-faced young adults to live independently and share a kitchen for the first time can at best, lead to a few passive-aggressive messages in the … Continue reading How To Survive A University Kitchen

Contributing WriterOctober 12, 2020October 12, 2020

Autumn Stars

Words by Sasha Nugara Photography by Sasha Nugara As we welcome the Autumn months and say goodbye to the hot sun, home growers and farmlands find themselves inundated with all those wintery fruits and vegetables that we all know and love. My family absolutely love growing their own produce and each year our garden is swamped with apples, pears, blackberries and butternut squash. We have … Continue reading Autumn Stars

Sasha NugaraOctober 5, 2020October 4, 2020

The Alchemist Swap Shop

Words and Image By Indigo Jones On October 13th, CardiffÔÇÖs hub for extravagant and magical cocktails, The Alchemist is teaming up with Grey Goose and social enterprise Foodinate to collect donations for foodbanks. They are calling for people to bring in non-perishable items of food and in exchange donators will receive a free cocktail. So, you are not only raising awareness of food poverty and the … Continue reading The Alchemist Swap Shop

Indigo JonesOctober 2, 2020October 2, 2020

Review: Wahaca

Words by Indigo Jones, Hannah Penwright and Sasha Nugara *Disclaimer* We received a free meal here in exchange for a review, however all our opinions are our own. Last week our section editors were offered the chance to review Wahaca Cardiff, a Mexican chain which can be found across the UK. The restaurant prides itself on sustainability, and its new menu explains how itÔÇÖs the … Continue reading Review: Wahaca

Sasha NugaraSeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020

Food Affinity

Image by Eugene Zhyvchik When we plan our trips to visit the beautiful corners of the world, we often consider the history, landscape and monuments. More important than all of these, IÔÇÖd argue, is the food you try along the way. Such food experiences allow a deeper and more intimate insight into the culture of that area. Whether or not youÔÇÖre a genuine ÔÇÿfoodieÔÇÖ, definitely … Continue reading Food Affinity

Contributing WriterSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020

The Best First Date Spots In Cardiff

Words and photography by Harriet Lowbridge So much pressure is put on first dates, they can make or break any potential relationship no matter how much chemistry youÔÇÖve had brewing in the flirting days. But, youÔÇÖre stuck on where to actually go. Who hasnÔÇÖt been there? Especially when you want to make a decent first impression. So, if you need some inspiration, hereÔÇÖs my guide … Continue reading The Best First Date Spots In Cardiff

Contributing WriterSeptember 14, 2020September 14, 2020

The Best of Eat Out to Help Out

By Indigo Jones Featured image by Kathryn Jones @ Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Cardiff Hello, my name is Indigo, and I am a die-hard foodie. Ever since I was a child, I longed for the days my parents would take me to eat out, flashforward to now, I am 21 and not much has changed. In all honesty I have probably spent a large portion … Continue reading The Best of Eat Out to Help Out

Indigo JonesAugust 31, 2020September 5, 2020

‘Eat Out to Help Out’: Too Good to be True?

Featured image by Indigo Jones From the 3rd to 31st August, we’re all able to get a 50% discount when dining at restaurants registered with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to help us get back into restaurants after they were shut during lockdown. At first glance, the scheme might seem like a great idea- we are all saving lots of money and getting … Continue reading ‘Eat Out to Help Out’: Too Good to be True?

Contributing WriterAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020

Film & TV, Food

Iconic Dishes In Films

Ratatouille By Tom Benny Ratatouille (2007) is one of the best-known Pixar films. Its success is huge, as it won Best Animated Feature at the 80th Academy Awards, currently ranks 43rd on MetacriticÔÇÖs list for ÔÇÿ100 Best Films of All TimeÔÇÖ (1 spot above Parasite!), and possesses a score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. In fact, pet retailer Pets at Home reported an increase in … Continue reading Iconic Dishes In Films

Contributing WriterAugust 22, 2020September 5, 2020

Adapting Classic Student Recipes

Photography by Hannah Penwright Loaded Nachos Words by Indigo Jones The entire definition of student cooking is making hearty meals on a budget, and living in Cardiff adds an extra challenge- working around what ingredients are available from our beloved Cathays’ Lidl. Student cooking can often be disappointing and colourless, but that doesnÔÇÖt have to be the case! Alas, if you too are a student … Continue reading Adapting Classic Student Recipes

Contributing WriterAugust 17, 2020August 17, 2020

The Coconut Tree

Words by Sasha NugaraPhotography by Sasha Nugara As someone who has grown up immersed in Sri Lankan food and culture due to my fatherÔÇÖs heritage, the opening of The Coconut Tree (TCT) in Cardiff was an exciting moment for me. When I walked into the restaurant for the first time, I remember being instantly hit with a cultural punch reminiscent of those lazy days spent … Continue reading The Coconut Tree

Sasha NugaraAugust 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Food Abroad, Is It Worth It?

After months of reminiscing of beach days and gorgeous holiday food, my opportunity finally came with a perfectly timed trip to Mallorca. Daydreams of paella and tapas would soon become a reality as I soak up the gorgeous Mallorcan sun whilst sipping on a glass of sangria. However, my family are really into their cooking, so I had not been short changed when it came … Continue reading Food Abroad, Is It Worth It?

Sasha NugaraAugust 3, 2020August 5, 2020

My Vegan Rollercoaster

By Indigo Jones From the title youÔÇÖre probably thinking, ÔÇ£Alton Towers have introduced a weird new rideÔÇØ, but alas youÔÇÖd be wrong. A vegan rollercoaster is probably the best way to describe my relationship with food over the past 6 months. It all began way before lockdown, at the beginning of the year when we thought 2020 would be like the 1920s; one big celebration … Continue reading My Vegan Rollercoaster

Indigo JonesJuly 27, 2020July 27, 2020

A Quarantined Culinary Education

Words and image by Olivia Adams With the closure of many food eateries as a result of lockdown, and receiving the advice to stay at home, the desire to try new foods and recreate meals from my familyÔÇÖs favourite restaurants became a regularity in my household. Being a food lover myself, I did miss being able to eat out and order takeaways, however IÔÇÖm glad … Continue reading A Quarantined Culinary Education

Contributing WriterJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020