Fending For Yourself

Practical advice for students living independently and managing their first kitchen. Articles cover shopping wisely, storing food safely and sharing kitchen spaces with housemates.

Buying Food That Will Last

Stock your cupboard with long-lasting ingredients so you can always make a quick, filling meal without shopping constantly.

Getting to Know Your Fridge and Freezer

Your fridge and freezer can help you save money and always have food ready, but only if you know how to use them properly.

Introducing the Kitchen

Help yourself in the student kitchen: simple cooking skills that beat takeaways and might impress your date.

Kitchen Equipment: All the Basics You Need

Get a rundown of the essential kitchen equipment every home cook actually needs to prepare everyday meals.

Kitchen Hygiene

A dirty kitchen can make you seriously ill, here's what actually causes food poisoning and how to keep your space clean.

Luxury Items

Decide which cooking equipment is worth buying for student digs and when a wok or steamer makes sense for your kitchen.

Store-Cupboard Essentials

Stock your kitchen cupboards with these basic pantry staples to cook simple meals without constant trips to the shop.

Storing Food

Put frozen and fresh food away immediately, store fruit in a bowl away from heat, and keep other vegetables cool and dark.

The Etiquette of a Shared Kitchen

How to handle shared kitchen living without letting food disputes and conflicting habits wreck your housemate relationships.

The Savvy Shopper

Save money on food at university by planning meals with housemates and shopping at markets instead of big supermarkets.