I'd argue that one of the most refreshing and unproblematic sides of the internet is the rise in food blogging and content creation we have witnessed in the last decade. Most of our reels or TikTok feeds inundate us with an assault of new recipes or strange but wonderful food combinations at every swipe. The rise in such content magnifies different cuisines and cultures, but simultaneously makes cooking something a little more elaborate super accessible. Plus, who doesn’t just love the secondhand bliss of watching a delicious meal be made or a new restaurant be reviewed, minus the washing up!
Mob - whilst Mob has grown to be a popular platform as opposed to a one man band (Mob was set up by Ben Lebus whilst at Edinburgh to make cooking tasty food fun for students), it's a staple in the student foodie scene. Mob has recipes for everyone, their veggie and vegan scran is top tier, with recipes like kimchi toast and aubergine poke bowls. They provide low fuss, low cost, but delicious meals to make. The best I have tried is their variety of traybakes, which can be meal prepped for a whole weeks’ worth of meals.
Jeffrey Boadi - for plant based foodies that are big on flavour, this account is a must follow. Jeffrey has a Caribbean focus with his recipes, incorporating ingredients like black beans, plantain, and kale into his bowls and curries. His Instagram informs his viewers on creating healthy and balanced plates for active lifestyles, but he doesn’t remove the joy from his recipes in doing so.
Up Beet Anisha - here’s another suggestion for those who gravitate towards plant-based eating, but with an Indian twist. Anisha runs her page alongside her studies, and her recipes are just about as comforting and as wholesome as you can get, ranging from fresh chaats, dals, to kheer for those who fancy something sweet. With cheap but whole ingredients at the heart of her mission, trying a recipe or two out is a great way to stay nourished during term time!
Sophie Wyburd - nobody does classic comfort better than Sophie. Her page centres around her travels and supper club, aptly interspersed with wonderfully hearty recipes. She shares an abundance of recommendations of where to eat in London, Paris, Amsterdam, and beyond, but some of the highlights from her own repertoire include sausage and courgette rigatoni, ribollita, and burrata on toast. Talk about delicious.
London Bruncher - foodie Samah Lakha lies behind this exciting and varied account, trying the best of London openings like Padella, Pophams, and Brat, but she also shares the best of her culinary travels. For a bit of escapism, Lakha’s page is for you. With her own recipes, she’s hot on the latest trends, sharing easy ways to make rice rolls, scrambled oats, and sushi sandwiches. Food for the eyes, not just the stomach!
