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You all know Premier: pride of the Union, saviour of many a late-night caffeine-fuelled study sessions, and more. Well, because we have too much time on our hands (but mainly because of an in-depth discussion about crisps), we have compiled for you a list of the true gems of Prem! Entirely opinion-based, nonetheless we hope you agree and know that no matter how well Prem does, we will not be receiving a share for our undoubtedly huge role in boosting profits.
Clark’s Baguettes Remember when Premier tried to double-cross us by swapping out our beloved Clark’s baguettes for salad-stuffed wannabes? Remember the crushing disappointment of biting into your chicken mayo baguette and finding soggy lettuce and a few sad strips of chicken? Thankfully, no more! Once again, you can enjoy your over-stuffed chicken mayo, your monstrous BLT, and your coronation chicken, in all their glory. With an incredible filling-to-bread ratio, wide variety, and more than decent price, Clark’s baguettes are truly a Union staple (and have seen me through many assignments).
Clark’s Anything Let’s be honest here – more or less everything from Clark’s is deserving of being on this list. Feeling savoury? Grab a bridie (or a baguette – see above)! Feeling sweet? A fudge doughnut will definitely hit the spot. No matter what, Clark’s have you covered. I must stress this article was not sponsored by Clark’s - I just really like them. That said, their Helicopter Burger is amazing, but also I still haven’t truly forgiven them for that one time at 4 in the morning after a night out, when they didn’t give me a receipt and then refused to give me the food I paid for. But it’s okay Clark’s, I still love you.
Pakora Hidden away in the takeaway meals section is an absolute gem; a wonderful heavenly treat packed away in a little unassuming box at the bottom of the fridge. That’s right, I’m talking about mixed pakora. For the lowly sum of £2.99, you can grab yourself a box of chicken and vegetable pakora pieces, all packed up with sauce, and ready to be eaten after just 3 minutes in the microwave (although for true superiority, cook in the oven).
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Urban Eats’ Food! From sushi to tempura chicken, this range offers a taste of food from across the globe, as well as catering to many dietary requirements. There are taste combinations which will intrigue your tastebuds, add a bit of spice to your day, or provide a pick-me-up bite before your next class. And don’t let the portion size fool you: what may seem like a snack will keep you going for many hours!
They’re not quite crisps, and they’re not quite biscuits, but the marriage of the two works so perfectly. In addition to the salty version, they come in a cheese and onion variety which are also currently available in a large share pack.
Bonus round! Obviously not edible, but this deserves an honourable mention nonetheless:
Fentimans’ Drinks
Tax-Free Tampons!
There are very few companies who can try to make cherry coke better than Coca Cola, but Fentimans take the lead on best alternatives! With the glass vintagestyle bottles and the premium titles of “rose lemonade” rather than pink lemonade, you feel like your day is improving with every sip. (Rose Lemonade also goes very well with Edinburgh Gin’s Raspberry Liqueur – also available in Prem!).
Yup, that’s right, all tampons and pads in Prem are tax-free, and rightfully so! We all know tampons aren’t a luxury item, but it seems most shops don’t (nor our government). It’s okay though – Prem has your back. Don’t forget you can now also grab free tampons from DUSA and most campus buildings.
Jacobs Baked Crinklys And last, but certainly not least, the reason this article idea was born: salt and vinegar Baked Crinklys.
Alex McCraw and Mila Georgieva Photography by Nicole Cumming