News: Student cookbook
Of HDRs, annual reviews, and a mac and cheese toastie
I had an exceptionally reassuring Annual Review this year. I feel so very lucky to have an immensely supportive supervisory panel, but I’m also grateful to have an encouraging postgraduate coordinator. I was so motivated this week that I found myself writing into the early hours of the morning. I needed a couple of midnight snacks though. I wanted to make something easy, simple, and comforting. I also wanted to make something I could potentially turn into a lunch I could take into work the next day.
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Chocolate bread pudding recipe
There's still a short bit of time until Spring comes along and since it's winter still, I feel like I can still justify a warm, indulgent dessert. Use leftover bread to whip up this sweet dessert and be ready to share. This recipe makes enough for eight people.
A mission to cook more
I struggle to stay organised in my approach to cooking, but now, I’m committing to getting better at planning my meals and snacks.
Easy mid-winter comfort food on a student budget
My go-to comfort food is normally pizza and pasta, but I felt like making something different and a bit more special. Read on to find out what...
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Recipe: cacao almond bliss balls
As part of an effort to eat and live more sustainably, I’ve started making bliss balls; a mix of dates, nuts, and other good things. Here's an easy recipe to follow at home.
Fried rice
Fried rice has just been my current project to figure out based on a collection of different recipes and tips. Read this post for my suggestions...
When in doubt, make soup!
Soup has many wonderful powers.
Recipe of the week - Poke bowl
I’ve been finding poke bowls are simple to make, a great way to get some veggies into you and they taste great!
Making your own pizza
I’ve always liked making my pizza at home and sometimes find I enjoy the flavours more than buying pizza out (and without the expensive price tag).
Christmas traditions
How do you celebrate Christmas (if it all)? What kind of traditions do you have? Can you still practice these in adulthood? I love the Christmas season. I love the weather, the seasonal produce, and the atmosphere. Most of all, I love celebrating Christmas with family and friends. My family has some quirky Christmas traditions. To be honest, some of them are what some people may consider ‘childish’, but I don’t give a damn, and I’m still going to do them anyway. Here’s some of my favourite Christmas traditions that are guaranteed to give you a happy holiday.