Swansea Student Media

“Sustainability” is a term that has been thrown around a lot recently, but what actually does sustainability mean and how can we be more...

Tea has a long history in various cultures: from the southwest of China during the Shang dynasty, to the first Portuguese priests in the...

This Saturday (27th March), we lit our candles, turned off our lights, and joined the world in darkness to support the WWF Earth Hour.    Originally...

We're the Swansea University Baking Society, and we are celebrating St David's Day by hosting a 'Welsh Week', during which our members will bake...

When I was in my first year at University, I threw away far more food than I care to admit. I found it hard...

As Veganuary comes to a close, you may be wondering whether to keep going on your plant-based journey. Doing so is certainly a wonderful...

Post-Veganuary Blues  Katie Phillips, SU Welsh Officer In 2017, I went vegetarian overnight after watching the documentary ‘What the Health’. It opened my eyes to the...

Chapati Recipe By Mitchelle Wamahiu: East African Society   Similar to Naan, Parantha, Roti, Safati, Phulka, and Roshi, chapati is a very well-known dish eaten anytime of...

Makes 12 bagels ½ cup cold waters Pinch of salt ½ cup vegetable oil ½ tablespoon sugar 1 cup matzo meal 3 large eggs   Method Put water, salt, vegetable oil and...

Passover or Pesach, is an annual festival, and arguably one of the most observed within the Jewish religion. It is a holiday filled with...

Cynhwysion/Ingredients: 250g (8oz) blawd/self-raising flour 75g (3oz) menyn (wedi’i dorri’n fân)/butter (cut into small pieces) 75g (3oz) cyrans/currants 75g (3oz) siwgr caster/caster sugar 1 wy/egg Ychydig bach o laeth (i...

After Christmas, exams, and the month long slog that is January, getting back into a good routine can be difficult. So here's a lovely,...

As we become more aware of how we as humans affect our environment there is a growing interest in zero waste living, especially surrounding...

This time of the year means so much to so many different people. Around the corner are many religious holidays which people all around...

Those of you with a sweet tooth will probably be looking for something special to sate your appetite this Easter, and what is a...

Verve 37, “an award-winning wine bar and restaurant” reached out to us here at Waterfront in the hope of receiving some coverage, not only...

This time of year is possibly the least stressful in the life of a student - exams are not yet with us and the...

Following our recent article on the latest addition to the Swansea dining scene, Maisie’s Gin Bar and Restaurant, the team graciously invited us back...

From the team behind Crepe Vine, the newly opened Maisie’s Gin Bar and Restaurant is a charming and cosy establishment with a peaceful, welcoming...

Swansea is full of great places to go out to brunch, so much so that the sheer choice can sometimes feel daunting. As someone...

With Iceland’s banned advert becoming a viral sensation, palm oil is on everyone’s minds. Deemed “too political” by advertisement board Clearcast, it details the...

Pizza. It’s a food that brings us joy - encompassing a myriad cheesy, meaty and saucy goodness. Domino's and Papa John’s are a safe...

With the passing of Halloween, we find ourselves looking to Christmas. A distant dream in this bleak world of overbearing assignments and deadlines. To...

My hope is to not only encourage other food lovers to come forward and write for this great paper, but I wish to educate...

Everyone is tempted to go to the same big Tesco, Sainsbury's or Lidl, do all their shopping there and leave it at that. Though...

by Annie Harte Following its exploding popularity, you might have heard of the latest well-being craze of ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘hoo-ga’). Hygge stems from Danish culture...

By Hannah Fenlon You will need: 2 lamb chops 2 large potatoes 1 medium onion 1 carrot Salt & pepper to season How to make: Cut the meat into neat pieces, removing...

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by Kassy Fox Though the common practice with most students is to just hop to town and jump into the wonderful chaos that is Tesco...

by Annie Harte Turtle Bay is a funky Caribbean themed restaurant which has just opened on Castle Street. It brings chilled vibes, mouth-watering street food...

By Nathan Lloyd On the subject of ‘the end of uni’, it’s quickly approaching the time when, like turtles looking for a mate, migrating students...

By Nathan Lloyd American food is equally as easy to nail as it is to mess up monumentally. Hands up, who’s had more than one...

By Heather Wood The temperature is rising, the shops are selling sunglasses and swimsuits. It must be summer. Well almost. The evermore occurring sunshine means...

By Nathan Lloyd Cawl is an institution in Wales, the cornerstone of hearty home cooking that dates back to time immemorial. It’s traditionally a simple,...

By Harry McKenna This recipe is great for lunches as the potato adds extra weight to the soup, filling you up for longer. I bought...

By Heather Wood Representing Wales, Jordan Brice, a Swansea Maths undergraduate made the finale of a national cooking competition in early February. Jordan and four...

We all know student life is full on. From the pre drinks to the almighty weekly "sesh" and studying in between, it is a...

By Heather Wood In the finale of Planet Earth 2 last year we saw the team exploring the new habitat providing an urban area for...

By Nathan Lloyd You’ll need: 5-6 medium/large red bell peppers, charred For the filling: 80g of cooked rice (per person) 1/2 fried courgette, chopped finely  (I used some from...

By Nathan Lloyd and Heather Wood The adventurous bar group, Loungers, has opened another venue in Swansea. Located in the centre of town overlooking the...

These cherry tarts are a quick and easy way of pleasing guests and delivering the kind of low effort, maximum impact impression we all...

‘Tis the season for giving, but let’s be honest none of us have any money and what we do have goes on food. Heather...

By Nathan Lloyd & Heather Wood Myself and Heather were invited by the Swansea branch of Las Iguanas to try out their new Winter menu....

By Heather Wood Zinco Lounge 24 Princess Way, Swansea SA1 5HE ££ Zinco Lounge is a relaxed atmosphere, full of character. A large restaurant, decorated with different tables,...

By Nathan Lloyd Congratulations, you’ve made it to week - what week is this again? Whatever. You’ve made it this far. While the weather’s been...

By Nathan Lloyd So, the evenings are starting to draw in and we’re nearly ready for scarves and mittens. What better way to see in...

By Nathan Lloyd A simple twist on the classic dish, made with squash and herbs. You’ll need: Half a roasted butternut squash, de-skinned 1 onion, chopped finely 1 tsp...

By Nathan Lloyd That inevitable phone call comes - “We’ll come and see you! Just before Christmas, we’ll pop down to bring your things home....