New Year Cheer Welcome back to the monthly moods of Hive Vibes! Now that the Christmas chocolates have been chewed and the last Eggnog brewed, 2021 has arrived with its pazazz and tier-full news. Even as we write, the university slowly grinds its gears back into action (Semester 2 technically starts February 8th), lockdown again … Continue reading Hive Vibes (January 2021)
When thinking of teachers, I used to succumb to thinking about two specific typecasts: That discplinarian who uses the profession as an extension for their psychological torture The over-stressed, overworked soul that serves as a low-key inspiration for parents to abuse. These stereotypes might spring up fond or traumatic teen memories, but one thing it … Continue reading Giving Back and the Pluses of Pedagogy
By Olivia Wong Turmeric Milk with Honey and Ginger 2021 has finally arrived - hurrah! It’s taken its time but alas, we are now safely in its warm embrace. To celebrate, we would like to bring you a bonus Winter Warmer as a way of welcoming in the new year. So here is Turmeric Milk … Continue reading * Bonus Winter Warmer *
By Leoma Williams Two-year-long Ebola outbreak ends at last Whilst the world has been focused on one viral disease, another has been steadily brought under control. This July the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history, one that began in August 2018 and claimed 2299 lives, was finally over. Taking … Continue reading 10 Incredible Scientific Breakthroughs and Discoveries of 2020 (that aren’t the vaccine!)
By Olivia Wong Mulled Apple Juice Christmas may be over for this year but we can carry on the festive spirit with this hot spiced apple drink. Its simplicity lends itself to being made on returning home weary from the biting cold, howling winds and heavy rain. This comforting beverage will be sure to warm … Continue reading Winter Warmer #8
By Olivia Wong After Eight Peppermint hot chocolate It’s that unusual time of the year, between Christmas and New Year, when our senses desert us and we have no idea what day it is, how we’re supposed to be spending our days and in the case of 2020, whether the entire year is just one … Continue reading Winter Warmer #7
By Olivia Wong Ginger Pear tea In Ancient China, the pear symbolised immortality. Well, eternal life might be a stretch too far (especially in these times) but nothing beats the cold nor encapsulates the hibernation mode it encourages more than a hot cup of ginger pear tea. In fact, it may literally help you to … Continue reading Winter Warmer #6
By Tarnjit Sidhu You've had your yearly dose of Eggnog and drank all the festive hot chocolates available to you - so what now? For those of us that want to try something different this festive period – matcha is the new and upcoming thing right now. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder made … Continue reading Winter Warmer #5
By Olivia Wong Terry’s Chocolate Orange hot chocolate Terry’s have been making them for almost 90 years but did you know their original product was actually a chocolate apple? Only a few years later (in 1932) did they come up with the chocolate orange, which is composed of the iconic segments loved by many today, … Continue reading Winter Warmer #4
By Olivia Wong Snowman Eggnog For those of us who have been good eggs this year! Eggs are probably not the first things that come to mind when you think of beverages but George Washington, the first president of the United States, was such a fan of eggnog that he even had his own recipe, … Continue reading Winter Warmer #3
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