Anastacia Byrne

Satisfying that seasonal sweet tooth

Dear Reader, As we approach the winter months and Christmas festivities slowly begin to appear, our pallets undergo the same seasonal transformation of their own. Strong scents of chocolate and mulled wine become more frequent as you walk through markets when a sudden craving for mince pies, Christmas pudding or...
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Posted Dec. 27, 2025

Cheers to the end of 2025

Dear Reader, “Fancy a drink?” “Let’s grab a drink sometime?” “Anyone up for a drink?” We live in a society where drinking has become integrated in almost every kind social interaction. It’s a way that people bond, relax and unwind after a long day, or something that has simply become...
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Posted Dec. 20, 2025

Halloween costumes for 2025

Do you remember when Halloween meant running down the streets with your friends, searching for carved pumpkin faces inviting you to knock on their doors, and carrying bags of sweets? If I told my 10-year-old self that people don’t dress up as terrifying witches, ghosts, or murderous killers anymore, she...
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Posted Nov. 3, 2025

Crumbl Cookie: The hunt for a UK equivalent

You can’t deny that, at some point or another, we’ve all craved a cookie. Whether it’s stuffing a freshly baked chocolate chip in your mouth while rushing to a lecture, or indulging in a rich, triple-chocolate salted caramel cookie after a long night out, there is something deeply satisfying, perhaps...
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Posted Oct. 27, 2025