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▲ Sourdough

Sourdough bread is on the rise. According to Pinterest, there’s been a 77% increase in searches for ‘sourdough’ in the UK in the past year. Similarly, page views on our ‘sourdough bread’ recipe on bbcgoodfood.com increased by 480% and Waitrose reported that sales of its sourdough increased by a third.

▲ Vegan ranges

It’s now easier than ever to be vegan as this year saw the launch of new plant-based ranges in several of the major supermarkets. The Plant Kitchen range at M&S includes a ‘no beef burger’ and vegan margherita pizza, while Sainsbury’s introduced 29 new products in January, including vegan chorizo-style shroom dogs.

▲ Dulse seaweed

A type of seaweed, deep red in colour and rich in vitamin A, dulse is becoming a popular ingredient. It can be eaten raw as a healthy snack (like nori seaweed), or used in risottos, fish dishes or chopped up in dips and sauces. Find it in Waitrose & Partners and on ocado.com.

▲ Cocktails in a can

The world of on-the-go booze has exploded! Not too long ago, cans were strictly for beer and cider, but now you can find G&T, whisky & coke and even wine in a can! The latest drinks to join the trend are mixed cocktails. In October, M&S launched its porn star martini in a can, and Tesco is selling espresso martini in a can too. Cheers!