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‘The past is immutable, Stefan’ — an in-depth look at Netflix’s newest ambitious project Black Mirror: Bandersnatch // review

Caution: SPOILERS AHEAD Right before New Years, we saw Black Mirror premier its new interactive story ‘Bandersnatch’ amid heralds of a new era of storytelling on Netflix. As a child I remember reading the analog version of interactive stories — … Continue reading ‘The past is immutable, Stefan’ — an in-depth look at Netflix’s newest ambitious project Black Mirror: Bandersnatch // review

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Worth the Hype? Energy Balls Energy balls have become a popular snack for the health-conscious, but are they worth the hype?

I first encountered energy balls in an innocuous corner by the till of a health food store — touted as trail mix, but more convenient. I then balked at the price and went for some peanuts instead. Five years later … Continue reading Worth the Hype? Energy Balls Energy balls have become a popular snack for the health-conscious, but are they worth the hype?

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Tn2’s Must-Watch Indie Movies A round-up of award season’s biggest names in independent cinema

December has rolled around, along with this year’s batch of films vying for their spots in the upcoming awards season. The timing is certainly interesting, as the dark underbelly of Hollywood sex abuse seems to be exposed more and more … Continue reading Tn2’s Must-Watch Indie Movies A round-up of award season’s biggest names in independent cinema

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Are Dates Really Worth the Hype? Dates are a perfect replacement if you’re looking for an unprocessed alternative to the white stuff.

In every attractive-vegan-New Age-woman’s recipe, dates are used to add sweetness, the natural way. “Full of antioxidants and a great energy booster,” Deliciously Ella claims as she shoves them into almond milk, protein balls, and brownies… but even I have … Continue reading Are Dates Really Worth the Hype? Dates are a perfect replacement if you’re looking for an unprocessed alternative to the white stuff.

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Are Chia Seeds Worth the Hype? Chia seeds are a clear winner in fibre content -- not just in the grains category.

Quinoa, chia, amaranth… you would be forgiven for being overwhelmed by the onslaught of seeds pouring into your health store with names that sound like characters from a bad YA novel. Dubbed ‘ancient grains’ by the food industry’s marketing team, … Continue reading Are Chia Seeds Worth the Hype? Chia seeds are a clear winner in fibre content — not just in the grains category.

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Food of the Dead While most overseas celebrations aren't much more than a rave with face paint, the Day of the Dead is alive in Mexico, a rich and touching tradition of honouring loved ones, infused with Mesoamerican indigenous religion, Spanish Catholicism and the culture of 41 of Mexico’s ethnic groups.

  The taste of Hallowe’en, for most of us, is a taste of alcohol and euro-store Snickers. A brack your mam bought you might sit on the side table, and maybe some monkey nuts sprinkled around a Chinese-imported pumpkin. The … Continue reading Food of the Dead While most overseas celebrations aren’t much more than a rave with face paint, the Day of the Dead is alive in Mexico, a rich and touching tradition of honouring loved ones, infused with Mesoamerican indigenous religion, Spanish Catholicism and the culture of 41 of Mexico’s ethnic groups.

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Coconut Rice and KwaZulu-Natal Curry It’s more filling and creamy than any rice you’ve ever tasted, and delicious enough to be eaten by itself.

When I started college, yelling Gordon Ramsey insults was all the culinary experience I had. One piece of advice I can offer in these trying times is to cook for yourself — you’ll save an enormous amount of money. Asian-style … Continue reading Coconut Rice and KwaZulu-Natal Curry It’s more filling and creamy than any rice you’ve ever tasted, and delicious enough to be eaten by itself.