• Autumn Warmers – Chicken Stir Fry

    Stir-fry is my go-to recipe to warm up a chilly day. Healthy, easy and cheap to make, as well as full of taste and flavour, you can’t go too far wrong. You can add as many vegetables as you want and select whatever sauce you want to cater to...
  • Food Shopping: the Student Guide

    Being an adult is hard enough as it is, and food shopping can be one of the serious challenges to get the hang of. Fitting everything in your basket, using actual maths to figure out if your mum would consider that can of beans to be a bargain, and...
  • Rosa’s Recommendation of the Week – Marrakesh

    Marrakesh, the best Moroccan bar and restaurant in Nottingham, is situated right in the heart of the city. It’s an enchanting venue that serves scrumptious authentic cuisine with a side of traditional music and belly dancing. Not to be confused with its sister venue, Marrakesh Express, this restaurant is...
  • Autumn Warmers: Halloumi, roasted peppers and avocado burger

    I am really no chef at all, so when my house-mate made this delicious but really simple meal, I had to copy… This recipe makes two servings. Ingredients: One packet of halloumi One avocado One red pepper Two burger buns Plain Greek Yoghurt Four sweet potatoes Ketchup Salt Pepper...
  • The Pros and Cons of Dieting at Uni

    Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet as a university student can be a struggle, especially with the lure of nights out and naughty food. On top of this, juggling deadlines and other commitments with healthy living can seem impossible. Dieting has definite pros and cons, especially at uni, which...
  • Rosa’s Recommendation of the Week – Bunk

    Cocktails and chicken wings. Need I say more? Bunk is one of my favourite places to go for either a causal drink or a meal with friends in Nottingham and it is perfect for the student budget. The chilled atmosphere of Bunk makes it an easy place to relax...
  • Autumn Warmers – Autumnal Carrot Cake

    Has October kicked in for you? Are you spending evenings watching Bake Off, drooling over whatever they’re making? Want a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea after a long day at uni? Well I present to you my autumnal carrot cake! This can be made quickly...