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The humble potato: an often overlooked vegetable, we consume it so regularly that we forget about its charm.
The perfect, indulgent and yet beautifully simple Sunday morning breakfast
A recipe to keep you healthy and warm on these cool nights
“The golden nugget of the superfoods: the sweet potato” Here’s how to get this gem into your diet in a cheap, easy and tasty way
Often in the shadow of their starchy distant relative the potato, sweet potatoes are just as cheap, versatile and delicious as the mighty jacketed staple food. At around 79p per kg at Lidl (that’s about 3 big ones), there is no excuse not to have a go at some of our tasty and cost cutting recipes. Don’t be put off by their coloured skin and mutated shapes; it’s what’s inside that counts. Equality for the potatoes!
Holly Poynter updates that most traditional of English afternoon treats: the scone.
Try these sweet potato, leek, mushroom and goats’ cheese patties for some pre-deadline energy
The Alchemist have launched an exciting new way to experience their magic with the new Cosmic Supper Club
Cooking inspiration can be hard to come by as a busy student, which is why I tried out a week’s worth of TikTok recipes to see if exciting meals could be achieved on a student budget
All of the work women put into the festive season goes underappreciated, underacknowledged and unpaid; I’m fed up with it
Tired of miserable mornings before uni? Or have you had enough of that 99p cereal? Either way, start semester two with a bounce in your step with these quick breakfast recipes
Live Christmas music, mouth-watering food and drink, and jaw-dropping entertainment wrapped up into one: Winterhood is the present we’ve been waiting for
A step by step guide to hosting a successful Christmas dinner with your flat this winter
Is your party really a party without a theme? Read the best ideas here to plan a party worth attending
Are you a curry lover? Why not head down to Escape to Freight Island’s latest all-you-can-eat curry buffet to enjoy a selection of delicious dishes
There is an “s-word” which many students are closely associated with: stereotypes. To what extent are such well-established stereotypes true?
The Mancunion visited Menagerie to ask if this influencer-recommended hot spot is worth the spend
From superstitious rituals to creepy costumes, learn about the Halloween traditions that have both died and survived
Finding a place to take a date in Manchester doesn’t have to be daunting – we’ve compiled a list of the best date spots for you to have fun on a budget
Celebrating National Curry Week in style, The Mancunion headed to Zouk to try their irresistible £20 bottomless deal