• 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...
  • Rosa’s Recommendation of the Week- Cottonmouth Bar

    Tucked away in the outskirts of Hockley is a diamond in rough named Cottonmouth. If you’re looking for a break from the usually loud ‘2 – 4 – 1’ bars that are filled with those looking to drink themselves into oblivion, then this might be the spot for you....
  • Date Night Wins: Roast Chicken

    If Prince Harry can get Megan to say yes over a humble roast chicken, this recipe will be sure impress your date. A timeless classic that’s simple but very effective – much like your ‘Netflix and chill’ approach to tonight’s date. This recipe will show you how to get...
  • Date Night Wins: Italian Ragu Recipe

    A masterpiece made easy to wow your date, mates or even the family. This wholesome dish displays hours of gastronomical hardship when in reality the preparation is minimal, giving you ample time to make moves on your hot date.   Preparation time: 30 minutes   Cooking time: 3 hours...
  • Single On Valentine’s Day? Impact’s Got Your Back

    There are many ways to spend Valentine’s Day as a singleton, or away from your S/O, without boycotting anywhere that advertises a couple’s meal deal or sells roses. After major brainstorming, I have shortlisted a few activities that can fill your day so you do not have to suffer...
  • First the Worst: Terrifying First Dates

    Out of interest, a mild obsession with Channel 4’s First Dates and a bit of nosiness, I collated some truly awful first date anecdotes, some from our very own Impact editors. All these stories are anonymous, to protect the innocent (or the guilty). Happy Halloween “I went on a...
  • Valentine’s Day Special – Dating Horror Stories

    In honour of the most marmite day of the year, Valentine’s, Impact Features hit Mooch to ask students about their best and worst dates. Turns out, most people don’t have many positive date stories, but were perfectly willing – their tongues loosened by Carlsberg and cocktails, no doubt –...