• RATE YOUR PLATE @ The Larder on Goosegate

    The Larder on Goosegate is perched high above the Oxfam shops opposite Baa Bar in the Lace Market: you won’t see it if you’re not looking for it – and that’s a real shame. Renowned for serving beautifully presented dishes of innovative European cooking with very reasonable price tags, it...
  • RATE YOUR PLATE @ TIME OUT CAFE

    After scouring the familiar streets of Nottingham and being informed by Google Maps that I had walked past my destination repeatedly, a sigh of relief came after spotting a quaint blackboard reading ‘Time Out Café & Kitchen’ on Wheeler Gate. Finally venturing up a white staircase, Time Out Café was not only...
  • D.I.Y : SUSHI

    Japanese food is having a moment, and we can completely understand why! Little picturesque rice rolls filled with vegetables, fish or meat deliver a tingle of fresh flavours and whether they’re made with a kick of spice or more subtler seasonings, eating sushi is a fun, tapas-like experience that appeals...
  • SPEND SMART ON FOOD

    Is food making a huge dent in your student loan? You’re not alone; many students end up spending huge amounts on food, especially if they’re not used to cooking or shopping for themselves when they first head away from home. The good news is that there are loads of...
  • Deals on Meals: Study Break Special

    If you’ve decided to stay in Nottingham and bury yourself in books over the Easter holidays, we applaud you. Why not treat yourself to an extra special study break? A meal out, perhaps?  Whilst your loan/ overdraft may be nearing its limit, you still deserve something other than a Maccy D’s or a chicken bucket, this is...
  • Around the World in a Lunchbox

    The student packed lunch. Those words immediately conjure up an image of a limp, cling-wrapped ham sandwich that was made in a hurry before leaving the house – maybe with an apple that’s going soft for afters. Doesn’t sound too appealing, right? But this stigma towards packed lunches is...
  • PROCRASTIBAKE: GOOEY CHOCOLATE CAKE

    Oh so simple, but oh so effective – this gloopy, rich chocolate cake is the perfect remedy for long days in front of the books. INGREDIENTS 1 cup buttermilk   (or add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice to milk ) 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 cups flour 2 cups granulated...