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Ah… the Victoria sponge cake. It is universally agreed as a timeless classic with its simple butter-and-vanilla flavour, and yet it can be surprisingly difficult to make (to a Queen Vic-standard anyway). If you are one of those poor, unfortunate bakers who, try as they might, end up with...

I was very excited to go on my first holiday in two years, to visit the Costa Del Sol in Southern Spain and enjoy the hot weather. But let’s be honest, I was mostly excited about the food. Here are the food highlights of my trip; all traditional cuisine available...

So here, my friends, is my recipe for a dessert that my dad made for me over the Easter. I say “my recipe” because: A) I’m writing it out and B) I forgot the actual specifics of the recipe as soon as he’d told me, and didn’t write it down....

For the past year, 70% of my lunches have been omelettes. Whether they’ve been from Coates Café near my lectures or in my kitchen, in my underwear, chances are I’ve just woken up. Omelettes are a fantastic lunch because they contain plenty of protein, they’re cheap and they’re versatile, yet...

Rub’s new ‘quickie’ lunchtime menu is all about ease and speed without compromising on flavour or some of the highlights of the main menu. Served 11-5pm Monday to Friday, the concept is simple: choose from one of five reasonably priced dishes for just £4.95, and then make them your own...

A few weeks ago I paid a visit to the beautiful island of Majorca. However, it was a different kind of visit to my previous one, which could be described as a massive drunken haze. Last time, a miasma of Rushkinoff vodka, loud chart music and inappropriate people doing...

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Christian and Emma, who have just opened Last Chance Saloon. Both have a background working in bars, but this is their first venture as husband and wife. Situated underneath a Grade II listed building on the corner of Stoney Street, Last Chance...