Craving a Wagamama’s but don’t want to break the bank? Don’t worry…we got you with this cheap and cheerful, 3 variation, homemade ramen recipe which is perfect for when you need a quick fix and don’t have much in for tea! For more meal ideas and recipes check out our other blog posts! Easy and […]
Let’s face it, us students have a popular reputation of not being the richest of people out there – apart from when the student loan drops, but good things don’t last forever. Sometimes we want to enjoy the finer things in life, like being able to get a lil dressy and feeling like the classy […]
If you’re a veggie or vegan, or just fancy giving something different a try, then Manchester is the place to be. From unique eateries to big chain restaurants, we’ve got it all, and none of them will burn a hole in the wallet (or the student loan) either. I’ve put together the best vegan eateries and […]
If you can resist all the nice restaurants we have here in the area, then it is always a good idea to try your own cooking. I always find cooking therapeutic, especially after a hard day, and if you are putting off finishing that essay, then a home-cooked meal is always a good excuse… Dinner […]
I always struggled to think of ideas for lunch and it always ended up with me making something boring or snacking instead of having a good meal. The best student lunches are those that are quick where you have the option to pop it in a lunch box if you are going on campus. I always feel I have […]
When I first arrived at university, I would be lying to you if I said I never had a cooking disaster or two in the kitchen. I was lucky that when I lived at home, my parents were big on their cooking and made some beautiful dishes, but they made sure to teach me a […]
I am a procrastination professional, without a doubt. Revision? You know I must clean my shoes. Essay deadline? I’ll FaceTime my old boss and see how he’s getting on. Bibliography? I think I’ll learn Chinese Mandarin this afternoon. I say this, but for me, I’m actually not that bad at getting going, but I do […]
Although studying in the same place every day can be useful to achieve a routine, it can also get quite monotonous. I’m a big believer in trying to make studying, whether that be revising or writing an essay, as enjoyable of an experience as possible and mixing up your environment can be a step in […]
Being a vegetarian or a vegan in today’s society can be very costly to begin with. Throw in the fact that you’re a university student and things get a lot harder. I got together with all of my vegan and vegetarian mates and together we made this list on how to be vegetarian or vegan […]
We all have the same problem. Deciding what we should eat, if we should get dessert, if we eat something healthy or just get something delivered? Well I’m here to help, with a few simple flowcharts that should help you with one of life’s most important questions! What should I Eat Still not happy, well […]
Everyone loves a good brunch, and amongst students it’s (probably) favoured more than breakfast, because, who’s really up in time for that? Luckily, here in Manchester and Salford, there are plenty of spots serving lots of delicious options. I’ve listed a few for you to try out (it would be rude not to). Moose Coffee […]
Manchester is fast becoming one of the swankiest places to be. With two football teams, a soap series and a host of bars, clubs and restaurants, it’s not hard to see why a gaggle of celebrities want to hang out in our thriving city. If you fancy bumping into a few famous faces, these are […]
Finding easy and affordable breakfast options beyond a bowl of cornflakes can be hard when you’re a student. So to help you out, I’ve come up with three easy-to-make recipes for the student on the go. I’m nice like that. Breakfast Burrito Ingredients This is an easy recipe to cook at the weekend, and then freeze to eat […]
If you live away from home at university you will need to learn how to cook. Not only will it help you, you know, survive. But it also helps with bonding with your house mates! You would be surprised how close everyone will become when you start cooking meals together. Curry Who doesn’t love curry? Curry […]
Moving out of your parents’ house and starting to live alone brings a lot of new challenges, and there is no doubt that one of the most difficult is to learn how to cook for yourself. Thinking about this, I decided to make a video series showing you how to cook easy recipes, along with my […]