Lent is one of my favourite times of year. I don’t really know why because it involves self-sacrifice, not something I particularly enjoy, and I’m not at all religious, but something about it gives me a sense of satisfaction that is worth the sacrifice. Like a lot of people (I hope), I fake productivity by […]
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The commercialism of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day: the holiday plonked in between Christmas and Easter to help us forget that it is cold and grey. Valentine’s Day splits us into two groups. Those of us who are secure in the knowledge that we will be spending the holiday with that special someone, and those of us who aren’t. Loved up […]
Revision Fuel Recipes: Double Chocolate Oreo Brownies
I t’s a universally acknowledged truth that exam season is officially the worst time of year, surrounded by piles of notes as the sun blinds you beaming through your windows. But no fear, double chocolate Oreo brownies are here! Whilst everyone knows that sugary sweets and countless energy drinks are not ideal prep for exam […]
Boosting your brain – Memory foods
So, exam season is upon us. A time of deep despair, amid all the stress of moving into your new home (the library), I’m not alone in desperately seeking anything- anything- that’ll minimise revision time and maximise that long term memory. Tempting as it might be, the only thing those cans of Red Bull are […]
Recipe: Chocolate Orange Marshmallow Crispy Cakes
Take a step back to your childhood with this recipe for Chocolate Orange Marshmallow Crispy Cake. If you love to bake but are living in catered accommodation, this is definitely the recipe for you. All these Chocolate Orange Marshmallow Crispy Cakes need are a microwave for melting and a fridge for setting. Ingredients 30g butter […]