As we talk apples drop from the trees outside, Worms feast on the fallen glories. As we talk grey clouds fist up in the sky, Birds return to their nests. As we talk the spiders fiddle to strengthen their webs, Then sit directly watching, waiting. Winter whips around, It whips those worms into the […]
Winter
Winter Warmer Recipe: Easy Butternut Squash Pie
As the weather shows no sign of getting any better, and in fact seems to be getting colder like some cruel punishment for starting second term, comfort food rapidly is becoming more appealing than the well-intentioned dieting of January. This easy, comforting, and somehow not too unhealthy recipe is exactly what is needed to get […]
Winter Warmers: Cake-inspired porridge
Anyone who has ever lived with me knows about my love for porridge. My usual morning consists of a social media trawl, cleaning out my inbox, putting the kettle on and making a massive bowl of porridge, usually smothered in almond butter and topped with whatever fruit and form of dark chocolate I have kicking […]
January Blues
Fireworks go off, drinks go down, and New Year’s Resolutions kick in. Three days later they promptly kick out, replaced by the dawning realisation that no, it’s not a new chapter of your life filled with self-betterment, gyms, new languages, instruments, and exciting change, but rather just another day like any, except this one happens […]
All I want for Christmas is food
Costa My bank account is begging me not to do it, and I can see my friends shaking their heads in despair as I return, clutching my purchase: Costa Christmas specials have arrived! I might think twice about spending the extortionate sum of £3.85 on actual real-life University essentials like avocado and quinoa, however, on […]
Battle of the Beverages
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA When it comes to the best hot drink around, I think it’s difficult to look further than English breakfast tea. It may not have the as ‘Exetah’ vibes of a chai latte, or be en vogue like Costa’s new Black Forest Hot Chocolate, but there are a multitude of reasons that tea […]
“Winter Is Coming”
PROS: This may seem like a tough sell, but I’m here to convince you that there is actually a lot of good to be found in the cold, dark depths of the winter months. For me, it’s all about the simple pleasures. For example, this is the only time of year that allows you to wear […]
Winter Wardrobe Ready
I don’t know about you but, within the span of one week, I’ve dug out my thicker duvet, my radiator has been switched on and I can’t leave the house without a coat. This can mean only one thing – it’s winter in Exeter! All over campus, students, including myself, are trudging up the hills […]
Variations in viruses
Imagine a disease that can infect millions of people a year. One that can spread by merely coughing and sneezing. One that an outbreak in 1918 caused the death of at least 50 million people. No, I’m not talking about Ebola, Zika virus or any other disease that tends to dominate the news. I’m talking […]
Treat yo’ self?
Deadlines have been killing me, my coffee supply is diminishing, and my umbrella has been inverted and attacked through some horrendous weather. Needless to say, I have been aimlessly stalking the internet for things to brighten up my mood and embrace Autumn (basically making a pointless list of things I really don’t need.) Etsy is wonderful […]