iQ Cup Cakes at iQ Birmingham
18th May, 2011
As long as you don’t mind getting messy these cakes are good fun and taste delicious, you could try and design your own icing pattern. ... Read more
Top places to visit in Birmingham
17th May, 2011
As the UK’s second biggest city, Birmingham is packed with things to do for students. Here’s a list of our favourites, all of which are within easy reach of iQ Student accommodation! Sea life Centre Birmingham:Walk through a million-litre underwater tropical tank, play with crabs and see thousands of magical sea creatures including Hammerhead sharks, turtles, seahorses, otters and stingrays. There...Read more
Friendly Pizzas at iQ Birmingham
13th April, 2011
At iQ Birmingham we tried some tasty smily face pizzas that were really cheap and fun to make! For anyone who doesn't like olives, why not try something different? We used chocolate buttons for the eyes, but not sure we can recommend it!... Read more
St Patricks Day in Birmingham
17th March, 2011
Now we may not be in Dublin, and we might not even be in Ireland, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun on St Patrick’s Day in Birmingham!!!!Originally launched by the city’s large Irish community, Birmingham’s St Patrick’s Parade has a long history. This year’s St Patrick’s Festival was bigger and better than ever before. With over 80,000 visitors every March, celebrating the Irish...Read more
Student Recipe: Chicken and Bacon Tagliatelle Pasta
11th November, 2010
Ingredients Chicken fillets (1 per person)Bacon (2 slices per person)MushroomsCourgette (optional)Clove of garlicTagliatelle pastaSingle cream Method 1) Chop up clove of garlic and fry in oil in a saucepan.2) Add chopped chicken and bacon to the saucepan.3) When chicken is nearly finished cooking, add sliced muchrooms and courgettes.4) Put pasta on to boil (usually takes 5 mins).5) Add single cream...Read moreCategories: Recipes, Birmingham
Remember, Remember the 5th of November
3rd November, 2010
"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot, I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intent To blow up the King and Parli'ment. Three-score barrels of powder below To prove old England's overthrow; By God's providence he was catch'dWith a dark lantern and burning match. Holla boys, Holla boys, let the bells...Read moreCategories: London, Misc, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Nottingham, Preston, Salford, Sheffield
