And finally, some serious stuff about the enormous role that food plays in our lives for cheering us all up.’

Best recipes from Rick Stein at Home Cookbook | BBC

I like the publication even if it is, arguably, relatively high on the amount of ‘white space’ and low on photography, for those of us who like to see what we are aiming for on the plate, especially if less experienced. As is seemingly par for the course for cookery books these days, the matte finish doesn’t have the dishes that are pictured popping off the plate, so to speak, but I am (slowly!) learning to get over that and credit goes to JAMES MURPHY for the photography. Now he invites us into the rhythms and rituals of his home cooking, sharing over 100 of his favourite recipes ~ from updated classics to brand new dishes ~ along with unforgettable stories that celebrate ingredients, memories, family cooking moments and more.’