Loving your local

As the UK reopens, many of us have already dined al fresco in a pub garden or on a restaurant terrace, reconnecting with family, friends and colleagues over a glass and – at last – a meal not cooked by ourselves. Perhaps, as you soaked up the atmosphere, you reflected on the seismic changes since we were last allowed to get together in a meaningful way. Much of it was positive: we had more time to be creative in our kitchens, experiment with new ingredients, develop new skills and experience high-quality dishes