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Peter Jennings explores the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness As we return to school at the end of a strange summer, autumn will be imminent. The new season will bring colder weather, more rain, Halloween and more. However, a more under-appreciated aspect of autumn is the incredible fruit and vegetables that are in season …
Pancake day (noun) - the most superior day of celebration. Of all 365 days, Pancake day is the culinary pinnacle of the year - the allure of sweetness is certainly not something to be passed on. My incessant augmenting enthusiasm nearly overflowed as the tempting scent of sugar wafted up the stairs when the first …
I opened the door, and a bell rang a cheerful tune above me. Artificial white light flooded my eyes and the crescendo of whirring ovens and men shouting to one another echoed in my ears. A man sat covered in a thick coat just to the left of the door, all sign of his humanity …
My passion for cooking has led me to take a particular interest in Asian food, as well as national dishes from across the world. On my Instagram account focusing on food (@myfoodeducation), I recently cooked a massively popular dish from Thailand, so popular in fact that it is often described as Thailand’s national dish, …
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Once the domain of the middle-aged man in green wellington boots, smoking a woodbine, and brandishing a tartan thermos flask, the humble allotment has a burgeoning population of young enthusiasts across the UK, tempted by the range of benefits that local organic produce can bring to your body and mind. Currently, there are approximately 300,000 …
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The winter was cold and unforgiving. The cold had bitten away at the crops and now food was scarce... at least for the poor. However, the rich could indulge in luxurious food, all at their command. I sat in my usual spot, watching people pass by. Very few people noticed me, or simply didn't care …
I awoke from my slumber as the fairy lights were slowly coming into focus - flickering and almost out of battery due to the fact I’d put them up in the middle of November in a rush of festive excitement. A week to go, and I had already opened all the windows in my advent …
On a chilly, but fortunately not rainy morning, 30 RE students boarded the bus (after escaping the hubbub of Year 7 rowing practice), and embarked on their journey to Norwich. After a long and uneventful journey, we arrived in the centre of Norwich and walked a short stretch to the Buddhist centre. As many had …
International Citizen Service (ICS) provides overseas volunteer placements for 18-25 year olds. It is a direct way to make a difference to the lives of others. My decision to join ICS was fuelled by a desire for something different. Realising that my career goals were all around charity and voluntary work, ICS seemed to be …
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Although this incredible trip was all the way back in the summer term, when the sun was still shining, I felt as if it was important to express what a fantastic opportunity it was. After begrudgingly tumbling out of bed in the early hours of the Monday morning (it’s safe to say, I am not …
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