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How my year abroad in France healed my relationship with food

We’re sitting at a makeshift dining table at the foothills of the Pyrenees, the mystic beauty of the mountains enveloping our little group.

A beginner’s guide to being an amateur

When I was seven, my grandma decided I was going to be a pianist. For the next twelve years, I sat through weekly piano lessons, despite a complete absence of enthusiasm for the instrument.

What’s in a (mispronounced) name?

When you read the byline for this article, how did you pronounce my surname? Chances are, you worked through it phonetically, elongating the vowels as you went along.

Journey to decentre of the earth: Wilful ignorance of men

When I went back to my high school last year to talk to prospective applicants, the number one thing I was asked was: “Are all your conversations, like, really smart?”

A Letter To… Movie Spoilers

Everyone hates you

Creaming Spires HT16 Week 2

Five seconds of fun

What if?

Daniel Kodsi reflects on coming to Oxford a year early

It’s not them, it’s their…

Tess Hulton explains the deal-breaker of this relationship

When the symbols of our past are gone

Markus Beeken says goodbye to his childhood heroes

Creaming Spires HT16 Week 1

“Now you may think, why not just have period sex?”

A letter to…the queue jumper

Sam Norman vents about his experiences when the conventions queuing were thrown aside

Chez Chaz: boeuf borguignon

Charlie Bishop gives us his classic French stew

Clunch Review: Merton

Our clunch review team heads down to Merton

We have reached peak Jericho

Jonny Lawrence wades into the debate about gentrification in the only way he knows how

Ready Steady Cook: Fishcakes

Elle Makower moves to Tesco and fishes through the frozen food aisle for Hilary

Chez Chaz: French Lentilles aux Saucisses

Charlie Bishop introduces us to his little Paris kitchen. Chez Chaz is born!

Knee Deep in Clunch: LMH

The Clunch Review Team heads to LMH to start term with some greasy courgettes

Restaurant Review: Elham’s Lebanese Deli

Jonny Lawrence tucks in to some cracking mezze

An interview with Michel Roux Jr.

The legendary TV chef discusses Michelin stars and ready meals

A look back at seasonal gluttony

From the comfort of the New Year Lael Hines speaks about one of her most dramatic festive experiences

Bliss and despair

Daniel Kodsi engages in Borgesian reflection on the New Year

Christmas leftovers: Turkey Pie

Jonny Lawrence creates a festive pie to use up your old leftovers!

Battling food addiction: a personal account

Jonny Lawrence describes his personal battle with food addiction and compulsive overeating

The awkward sides of Christmas

Cameron Finlay discusses the cringe-worthy gifts that will make you appreciate those woolen socks your aunt gave you last year.

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