Welcome to September

‘We speak the same language – the language of debate and creativity, empathy and discussion,’ says Sanjeev Bhaskar as he cooks pau bhaji with Emma Freud, describing his joy in becoming part of the creative community behind shows such as Goodness Gracious Me

(p114). But, he could also be describing the experiences shared by those of us with a passion for food. This month, we celebrate the versatility of spices and how they can elevate macaroni cheese, roast chicken and brownies (p33); meet the woman reimagining school dinners (p26) and Melissa Thompson’s Pride food heroes (p118); and explore the tastes and traditions of Rosh Hashanah (p54).

As we enter September, discover our new baking and health online courses, designed to boost your knowledge through discussion with fellow learners (p93).

See you next month – with a bonus 24-page guide to batch

cooking, out on 23 September.