Plum Crumble Cake This has to be one of my all time favourite cakes to make, you can do it so easily,no icing required, only one mixing bowl needed. You can swap out the plums forwhatever fruit you fancy an apple/blackberry version of this would be amazingtoo. Ingredients 175g butter 175g sugar – caster or light brown will work 3 large eggs 275g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder 2 … Continue reading Bakes for Autumn
words by Grace Dawson As stress levels are rising amongst university students with deadlines and exam season fast approaching, whatÔÇÖs better than relaxing (or procrastinating) with baking? As an avid baker with a dangerous sweet tooth Easter is my favourite time to indulge in some themed bakes. My first Easter-themed bake would have to be the classic mini egg cookies. These are a staple in … Continue reading Easter Bakes with Grace
It seemed rather fitting, in what will be my last online article as Food and Drink Editor, to return to the staple food activity of baking, a pastime which for many has been resurrected during this pandemic. Perhaps itÔÇÖs the fond memories of baking with grandparents, or the messy flour fights in friendsÔÇÖ kitchens, maybe even the needlessly ambitious food tech bakes in school, but … Continue reading Baking Our Lockdown Days Away
By Angharad May LetÔÇÖs be honest, drinking the recommended daily amount of water can be as much a chore as Harvard referencing, so several years ago I bought myself one of those cheap and cheerful water infuser bottles. It was my most-prized kitchen gadgetÔǪuntil it broke. Does this mean one has to go all-out and spend a small fortune on a fandangle bottle? Not at … Continue reading Fancy and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes
By Georgia Evans Procrastination is my thing. The dishes, my washing, deadlines ÔÇô IÔÇÖll put it off until the last possible second. But thereÔÇÖs one thing that you bet IÔÇÖll achieve every single day without failÔÇô drinking my two litres (minimum) of water. Not only do I genuinely enjoy a great glug of H20, I notice such a difference in my brain function, energy level … Continue reading Simple and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes
By Katie Duffin Known for his candid attitude and unrivalled passion for food, throughout his lifetime Anthony Bourdain became one of the worldÔÇÖs most iconic chefs. On one side, his love for the culinary arts and will of adventure led him to all corners of the world, on the other, his sharp-witted writing quickly made him one of the most influential chefs of all time. … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain: Celebrating The Life of One of The WorldÔÇÖs Most Iconic Chefs
By Emily Murray ┬áWith the overwhelming array of supplements out there, itÔÇÖs hard to know where to start when it comes to protein. Different celebs are promoting different brands – which one do you choose? IÔÇÖve chosen to follow the fitness guru Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach for his tips, advice and recipes from his 3 best selling Lean in 15 cookbooks to give … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Protein
Everybody loves cake right? How about vegetable based cakes? We have a look at the rising trend and give you a recipe for a batch of delicious avocado brownies to try for yourself. Cake; that one little word that instantly brings joy. After all, who doesnÔÇÖt get excited at the prospect of cake? And when I say cake, IÔÇÖm sure youÔÇÖre all envisaging a … Continue reading The Cake Makeover: Vegetable Cakes
ItÔÇÖs toe curlingly cold outside, the nights are still long and dark, and post-Christmas break weÔÇÖre all missing the comfort of home-cooked food. So why not warm the house this Sunday, round up the house mates, and get together to cook up a truly nostalgic taste of home. We all love a good pie, and this recipe is failsafe for even the most novice of … Continue reading Make your own Chicken Pie
There’s no better way to get into the real festive spirit than rolling up the wooly sleeves and getting stuck into some seasonal baking. Here’s a great little recipe, inspired by winter lattes and Christmasy coffee shops, that’s a little more challenging but will look mega impressive to the housemates. For the Cake: Pop┬á150g of butter┬áin the microwave for 20 seconds, just until it’s soft … Continue reading Recipe: Festive Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes
Italian soul for the winter Ripped straight from the words of House Stark, ÔÇ£Winter is ComingÔÇØ. And thereÔÇÖs no better way to spend the cold nights than huddled up under a blanket, eating a luscious warm meal and maybe even reading a book (ÔǪnot necessarily the Game of Thrones books though). Being a student living on a tight budget, it doesnÔÇÖt necessarily mean that you … Continue reading Winter Warmer: Pastina Chicken Soup Recipe
An easy recipe to embrace the cuisine of Cymru. Continue reading “Welsh Cakes ÔÇô Pice ar y maen”
