Introducing My Manchester Food Monthly
Published on 10 October 12
Are you talented in the kitchen? Do you like to get creative or do you just know some great cheats for that gourmet appearance? We want your input to make My Manchester Food Monthly a source of great - and cheap - foodie inspiration.Send us your recipes with a photo of your dish or post a video of your best culinary creations and we could feature your food in future issues. We're also looking for reviews of your favourite student-friendly places to eat, and other food-based stories we can share with your fellow students. Send all of your submissions to studentnews@manchester.ac.uk |
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Eating on a budgetSurviving on a student budget is something that may take some time to get used to. To avoid wasting food or wasting money, you will need to get into a routine with your food expenditure. |
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When you get your loan payments, or any part-time work paychecks, is the best time to stock up on non-perishable food such as tinned and frozen foods, rice and pasta. Allocate money each week for perishable items such as milk, bread and fresh fruit and vegetables. Planning your meals ahead will save you money as you are less likely to throw away food that you haven’t used. You can also make use of your leftovers. Here are some ideas for what you can do with your leftover pasta, potatoes and veg. Going to your local supermarket at the end of the day is the best way to get great deals on fresh produce. If you're not afraid to do a bit of haggling, then your local market is also a great place to pick up last minute deals - stall owners will be desperate to sell up and go home so make the most of it! If you’re fortunate enough to have space in your freezer then invest in some Tupperware and make bigger portions so you can freeze some for a quick meal another day. |
Share the loadIf you’re living in a house share then it may help to do the shopping as a household so that you can take advantage of any bulk buy offers. A house share also provides you with the opportunity to take it in turns to cook. It will work out much cheaper to cook one meal for everyone rather than each person trying to fight their way to the stove. Although, make sure you're following the etiquette of a shared kitchen! |
Looking for inspiration?Here are some great websites with ideas for tasty - and budget-friendly - meals: Student recipes |
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The benefits of healthy eatingThe student lifestyle can be very tiring and if you’re not careful about what foods and drink you choose to fuel yourselves on, you will start to feel the impact of lower energy levels, less concentration and less stamina. If you’re struggling to concentrate now it will add to the pressure you will be feeling when it comes to assessment time. |
Feel like you're in a slump? Low on energy? Always reaching for the Red Bull? Answer these questions to find out if small changes to your eating habits could have a big impact! |