There's nothing worse than getting half way through a recipe and realising you're short of one vital ingredient. Here I share my pantry essentials, tips for stocking your pantry, and how I save money as a student.

Platefuls of thumbprint cookies, avocado-stuffed sushi, cinnamon salt popcorn, and a two-tier citrus buttercream cake - what more could one ask for in terms of lunch on a lazy Saturday afternoon?

I like to eat, a lot. Here is a summary of my August in cakes, biscuits, and cream donuts.