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Ode to Biscoff
After a week's retreat in Greece, you can now often find me in the lotus position. I don't mean with both feet resting on either side of...
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KRO
“A whole rack o’ ribs,” ah yelled at the hussy behind the bar, “with extra sows n a side o’ fried puhtaders.” T’whole bar roared with...
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Alternative uses: Coconut Oil
This wonder-fat has hit the nation by storm, appearing both in the kitchen and the bathroom cupboards. From fat burning to flavouring,...
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The Diarrhoea Dance
Welcome back to another term of uni. Easter is over and those interesting things one may or may not have been up to are now a thing of...
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Treasure Trove
Levenshulme. Where? Let me consult my coffee-stained map, my crumpled set of clues to find the stash of risen loaves, chunky jam...
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McBrilliant
As a vegetarian/mostly vegan, one can only imagine how hard it can be to find a decent takeaway at the end of the night. Sure, there’s...
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New Year, New You
Presents are unwrapped, food has been eaten, loved ones are heading home, and other festive clichés have come to an end. One can...
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Welcome to the Hotel Chocolat, such a lovely place
Interview: Hotel Chocolat co-founder Angus Thirlwell Beautifully marketed, from the seductive choice of wording to the exquisite...
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A little advice for a happy, healthy life
I’ve always been interested in food, and over the past year, my advertised culinary endeavours have lead me to value the importance of...
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The Pomegranate Soirée
Having moved into a new flat with a wide, spacious kitchen and matching living area, I thought it was time to host my first dinner party...
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