Let’s all look up from our phones. But first, let me take a selfie.
While I was travelling by train last week, I looked around me and for the first time I noticed how everyone was on their phones. I didn’t have mine, and…
Saskia’s 35-minute hearty, baked breakfast
It’s the typical uni scene. The weekend begins following a chaotic Friday night and you’re not entirely sure how you made it back to your own accommodation, and yet you’ve…
Small plates and a glass of inspiration
This week as The Student’s Chef, I left the kitchen in search of some inspiration. Edinburgh is blessed with a really exciting restaurant scene, and Slighhouse on George IV Bridge…
Williams’ restaurant recipes for student chefs: braised brisket, creamy mash and tasty vegetables
This week, as the chef for The Student, we will be following this simple recipe to make a delicious dish of slow braised brisket, creamy mash potato, and glazed carrots.…
Veggie heaven: Saskia’s Review of Henderson’s
Last week my boyfriend came to visit me in Edinburgh and to celebrate the occasion we decided we should go out for lunch. With him being a vegetarian, we often…
William’s restaurant recipes for student chefs: Halloween Special
Growing up, it wasn’t Halloween without ribs. Whether that is because of the slightly gory sight of carving up your own rack of ribs at the table, or the fact…
William’s Restaurant Recipes for Student Chefs: Mackerel and Pickled Vegetables
Ever wanted to learn the craft of cooking restaurant dishes? This series will include simple recipes that are easy to cook in a student’s kitchen, while teaching you techniques that…
CalAid and the Refugee Crisis: What you can do to help
The ongoing refugee crisis is something that none of us can ignore, but a lot of us don’t know how to help. This week, in between getting sick in the…