• Food Review: Baklava Bistro

    I had the pleasure of being invited to try out the brand new Mediterranean restaurant, ‘Baklava Bistro’. ‘Baklava’ was opened just two weeks ago by enthusiastic owner Omar. Just an easy ten-minute walk from Lenton, this small and well-decorated bistro situated on Alfreton Road is soon to be a...
  • The Role and ‘Influence’ of Influencers: Young Blogger Sets Standards

    As women, we are bombarded with an ideal every day. A size 6. A tiny waist with a Kim K behind. Every few posts, we are faced with goddess-like celebrities, individuals whose bodies we have always deemed unobtainable. Yet suddenly we are promised a way that we too can...
  • Food Review: Fellows, Morton & Clayton

    Located on busy Canal Street with its lit-up red-brick exterior, Fellows, Morton & Clayton has reopened after its refurbishment and stands as a welcoming retreat from the constant flow of traffic. The seemingly traditional pub now offers a new modern menu and a wide range of craft ales and...
  • Cooking for Dummies Series: Chicken Satay

    Every student loves a cheeky Chinese takeaway once in a while, but it can really start to rack up your overdraft, so why not make it yourself. Anyone can knock up a stir fry, yet add this to the meal and you might just never need a takeaway again....
  • Cooking for Dummies Series: Chicken Curry

    Whilst I am definitely not qualified to give cooking advice, if there’s one thing I know how to make it’s a good curry. Simple and tasty, chicken curry is a crowd-pleaser and solid meal for any occasion. Trust me, if I can make it without injuring myself or giving...
  • Cooking for Dummies Series: Risotto

    This oven baked risotto is so simple to make and will not disappoint! I usually make this dish as a side to go with some salmon and green veg, but it also works perfectly as a vegetarian main. If you do want to add meat to make this dish...
  • Best Places to Spend your Meal Card on Campus

    The meal card is God’s gift to first years. So many options, so much good food to sample. If there’s one thing I miss about being in catered halls, it’s having a meal card (even if I did put on a considerable amount of weight). Impact have selected the...