As Strathclyde’s self-proclaimed it-girls, our editors share their top picks as the cold winter nights set in.

Since Sam didn’t give them the recognition they deserve, it is only fair that I advocate for cauliflower cheese and cranberry sauce. For me, cauliflower cheese isn’t just for Christmas dinner, it is a delicacy that can, and should, be enjoyed all year round. Cranberry sauce, on the other hand, is a festive classic, and I mark each day in my calendar by how close I am to being able to douse some brie crackers in a bucket-load of of it (yes this is how I will be using the condiment, not along with some roast beef or pigs in blankets or another dish I hear some people are excited to eat).
Sticking to the food theme, I am also here to put on record my love of my mum’s homemade soups. The thrill of coming home to find out what she has made never gets old, and as of right now I am completely obsessed with her butternut squash soup. I encourage everyone to have a bash at making their own, and to have it with a side of sourdough. I guarantee you’ll love it, but I can’t promise it will be as good as hers. – Rhiannon, Editor-in-Chief

My winter pick would have to be Let it Snow, both the book and the Netflix adaptation. Every festive season I strive to read this short, heartwarming tale of three love stories told by three different authors, then watch the movie thereafter. Who doesn’t love a bit of cosy romance to hide away from the cold? – Kate, Deputy Editor-in-Chief

I am currently obsessed with Laufey’s new EP, A Very Laufey Holiday! She is bringing the perfect jazzy Xmas vibes! – Natalie, Multimedia Executive

My winter pick this year is definitely New Girl! Honestly, it’s my ultimate comfort show any time of the year, but there’s something cosier about watching it when it’s dark at 4pm. And when I have a lot of assignments to catch up on, I always make sure my breaks in between are the length of an episode. Some will call it cringey and millennial and they may be correct, but don’t let the haters steer you away from this perfect show! It’s just too good. – Holly, Lifestyle Editor

My pick this winter would be curling. I haven’t played in over 10 years, but the society here at Strathclyde has been so welcoming and helpful—even the Glasgow university students we train with are a blast (and much less pretentious than their reputation suggests). I’m far from an Eve Muirhead, but I’m getting pretty good at pretending to know what I’m doing. It’s a great way to break up my week and sweep to my heart’s content! – Matthew, Features Editor

My winter pick is Zelda, Breath of the Wild. A complete stranger to the “gaming” world, my only exposure to video games involved some (perhaps unfair) unflattering stereotypes of what being a “gamer” meant. However, this game has been a continuously enjoyable experience, subverting all my previous expectations. It’s the perfect introduction to the iconic landscape of the Zelda universe, through an open-world format. I’m pleased to report that playing this game has not turned me into an antisocial recluse! I’ve spent countless hours exploring and would highly recommend it to everyone as the perfect way to spend a winter’s afternoon in bed! – Kulsum, Creative Editor

This winter I have been loving macaroni cheese, especially the one from St Luke’s and the Winged Ox. Another honorable mention is Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins! – Evie, Music Editor