Ozempic has become a heated topic in recent years, both among healthcare professionals and the public. Also known as Semaglutide, it has been hailed as a miracle weight loss and diabetes medication by both doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. However, …
Food & Drink
How land affects culture and culture affects cuisine in Ukraine
G J Cusworth examines the ever-changing breadbasket of the world and the cuisine that echoes this.
The political and national history of Ukraine is not one of stability. What we know as present-day Ukraine was only defined on the 30 December 1922, after the Soviet-Ukrainian War came to an end and Ukrainian Bolsheviks established the Ukrainian …
Dry January: How it went, and what happens now
Abby Cleaver discusses Dry January, what it is, why we do it, and her personal experience
The rules for a Dry January are simple: no alcohol for the entire month of January. The first reported Dry January was in 2008, inspiring a campaign by UK charity, Alcohol Concern, in 2012. Since then, it has grown year …
A slice of the Caucasus on Moore Street
Ailis Halligan enjoys a taste of Georgian hospitality in Dublin
Descending the escalator into the bowels of Moore Street, I was already breathlessly anticipating that first bite of cheesy Georgian deliciousness. A fanatic for the strong and savoury flavours of the South Caucasus, to say I had been thrilled to …
Restaurant Review: Hawksmoor, 34 College Green
Eoghan Conway reviews the British steakhouse chain Hawksmoor on College Green
Anyone who was a teenager in the 2010s remembers 34 College Green for one thing and one thing only. The flagship Abercrombie store, whose front door was once home to semi-glad male models wearing that quintessential neck brace-esque collared rain …
Soup: A new recipe book for the winter
Thana Elshaafi attends the Blasta Books talk on soup recipes from all over the world
In the world of food, no dish holds the universal appeal and comfort that a bowl of steaming soup does. That is what the authors of Soup, a recipe book that includes a versatile selection of soups from around …
Intelligent people skip dessert altogether and serve a glass of Irish coffee
Eoghan Conway and Cathal Eustace go in search of the best Irish coffee in Dublin and find themselves in Bar 1661
An extract from a Trinity News article from February 1970 reads as follows: “Intelligent people skip dessert altogether and serve a glass of Irish coffee. To make Irish coffee you needn’t fuss with dessert plates… saving on time, money and …
Winter warmers: The soup edition
Abby Cleaver outlines some soup-er recipes to keep you warm and happy this Christmas assessment period
Picture this. It’s been a long day of lectures and then library, and it’s cold outside. Cold winds blow onto your already frozen nose as you wait for the bus. You aren’t wearing a proper winter coat because it seemed …
Recipes For the 60s – what Trinity students used to eat
In this anniversary piece Thana Elshaafi looks at the most popular recipes shared in the paper during the 60s and whether they stood the test of time
The world of food is ever-evolving, with culinary trends and tastes changing from generation to generation. One way to understand the evolution of our culinary preferences is by taking a journey back in time to explore recipes from the past. …
Cuisine spotlight: The hidden gem of Ethiopian foods
Thana Elshaafi examines the oftentimes overlooked world of Ethiopian cuisine
Some of the most unique dishes can be found in Ethiopian cuisine. It is one of the lesser-known cuisines globally, however, if you are seeking a one-of-a-kind food experience, Ethiopian cuisine is a must try. This makes it an absolute …