• Why should you try being a flexitarian?

    It is certainly true that alternative diets, or some would argue lifestyles, have experienced a huge growth in popularity over the past few years. The Independent reported that in April 2018 that the number of those identifying as vegans sky rocketed from around 540,000 in 2016 to 3.5 million...
  • Rosa’s Recommendation of the Week: Suede

    Suede Bar is tucked out of sight round a corner of Hockley, at the end of Heathcoat street. It’s not the easiest to spot, I’ve been several times and still can’t see it until I’ve stumbled past it. Luckily, this disguise works in its favour as it means that...
  • Impact Investigates Food Production: Nitrates in Bacon and Ham Production

    Following scientific intervention and political influence in a campaign, companies producing meats such as bacon and ham have been asked to reduce or entirely remove nitrites from the meats they produce. What are nitrites? Nitrites or nitrates (NO2 or NO3) are formally known as by-product of ammonia oxidation (where...
  • Eat Good, Do Good: 3 Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes

    It’s February, it’s freezing, and if you haven’t already sacked in your New Year’s resolutions for the ease and cheese of an oven pizza, then you’ve probably contemplated it. But if you want to make a real difference this year, not only to your energy levels and health but...
  • Easy Library Snacks

    As students, we all recognise the far too familiar struggle of going to the library and knowing that you are unlikely to leave for the foreseeable future, due to all the impending deadlines and coursework that really should have been started weeks ago. In attempt to make your library visits a...
  • Ed’s Easy Eats: Breakfast Hash

    Every student loves breakfast, especially a fry-up. Why not put it all in one pan and add some cheese?! Whilst the name ‘breakfast hash’ may imply that it must be the first meal of the day, this dish can be enjoyed perfectly at any point during the day, especially...
  • Date Night Wins: Sticky Chinese Ribs

    Ribs are a food that we all know and love, often eaten in moments of self-indulgence and gluttony. Whilst delicious and delectable, the grubby hands or sauce covered mouth doesn’t correlate with a successful date. However, I believe this recipe offers the best of both worlds: it is a meal...