Chloë Hyde

The Grad Journal • 25th September 2022

Graduate Guilt: Dealing with the Unknown

Fear not, this post is not intended to be a sob story. Instead, it is an honest exploration into a feeling that is hitting hard for me right now – and while it’s a lonely process, I guarantee thousands of students are feeling the same. The best way I can describe the dreaded job hunt at times is evocative of a moment in Dolly Alderton’s recent TV adaptation of her book, Everything I Know About Love. Protagonist Maggie says to her parents, ‘you two encouraged me to follow my idiotic dreams instea

Redbrick • 21st April 2022

Is BeReal Bringing Back Authenticity on Social Media? | Life&Style

A new social media platform called BeReal is currently rising rapidly in popularity with Gen Z. Though the application launched in 2019, it is only in the past few months that users across the globe have boosted this platform to the scale of other social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok.

So, what makes this platform different from others? Other social media have been increasingly criticised for their detachment from one’s authentic self. Where Instagram encourag

Redbrick • 14th April 2022

How I Learned to Enjoy Concerts Alone | Music

There are very few things in the world that I love more than live music. So much so, that I somehow managed to overcome the anxiety that comes with going solo to a gig. Living only an hour away from Manchester growing up, my friends and I would always be rushing to get the train after school so we could arrive for a small gig early. We did this so often that our after-school plans almost ran like clockwork every time we wanted to see one of our favourite bands perform. However, moving to univers

Redbrick • 26th March 2022

Review: HelloFresh | Food&Drink

Is HelloFresh worth the price? After a number of repeated HelloFresh adverts appearing on YouTube videos, I decided it was time to discover whether this brand was actually worth the hype and all the money they must have invested in trying to advertise it. HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service which pre-portions all the ingredients for you and delivers the ingredients and a recipe to your door on a day of your choosing. HelloFresh as a service was relatively new to me, until I was invited rou

Redbrick • 13th March 2022

Why Dining at Independent Restaurants is Important | Food&Drink

Following the saddening closure announcement of the highly esteemed independent, The Edgbaston Boutique Bar and Hotel on Highfield Road, at the end of February, there is much to be discussed about the importance of independent eateries. It is no surprise to say that the closing of such a well-regarded establishment is a huge loss to Birmingham’s food scene, as reinforced by @independentbirmingham on Instagram: ‘it’s shocking and massively upsetting to hear.’ When The Edgbaston opened in 2014, it

Redbrick • 12th February 2022

Overnight Cheesecake Weetabix Recipe | Food&Drink

It should be no surprise to anybody by now that TikTok is an unstoppable power when it comes to viral food trends. So much so that there is even a TikTok food trend recipe book on the shelves. In the past, we have seen ‘Whipped Coffee,’ ‘Vodka Rigatoni,’ Emily Mariko’s ‘Salmon Rice Bowl’ and numerous other fads – although I do personally admit that ‘Baked Feta Pasta’ is a common weeknight meal in my household. The latest trend is a breakfast recipe, ‘Overnight Weetabix’ which is apparently meant

Redbrick • 12th December 2021

Single Review: Fickle Friends - My Favourite Day | Music

Fickle Friends’ newest release, and their first ever Christmas track ‘My Favourite Day’ is a love song to feelings of nostalgia and reminiscence. The homage to childhood festive rituals and familial traditions takes centre stage in this song, making for pure Christmas sweetness in just three and a half minutes. In an Instagram post announcing their reasoning behind creating ‘My Favourite Day,’ the band wrote: ‘We asked our fans to send in some of their own stories and we kinda pieced together a

Redbrick • 9th December 2021

A Festive Guide to Foodie Gifts 2021 | Food&Drink

The festive period is notorious for food-related celebrations. For some people, a love for food is a year-round affair, which is not just limited to Christmas. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I know there are lots of food and drink gift ideas out there already, since I have received some of these gifts myself (and even use every single day). From coffee to avocado baubles, there will be at least one item in this list that will suit your fellow foodie friend.

With single use plastic being a huge en

Redbrick • 2nd December 2021

Candy Cane Delivery Service by Action Against Homelessness Society | Food&Drink

Food & Drink Editor Chloë Hyde shares an exciting Christmas Candy Cane delivery service fundraiser run by Action Against Homelessness Society, explaining how you can get involved

As we transition from November into December, it is quite hard not to get into the festive spirit. Whether you choose to opt for a Christmassy latte, or even a mince pie or two, there is an abundance of wintry treats out there which deserve to be devoured at this time of year.

One of the most recognisable and staple s

Redbrick • 4th November 2021

Live Review: Holly Humberstone | Music

Ahead of her EP The Walls Are Way Too Thin released on 12th November, pop-rock musician Holly Humberstone visited the O2 Institute 3 in Birmingham. Though the capacity of the venue is around 250, the entire room was teeming with people – yet the intimacy which is afforded to smaller gigs was very much still present. Compared to the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Maisie Peters and Phoebe Bridgers, Humberstone’s discography consists of tracks which are deeply honest, raw and immediately make you gravitat