The way to our hearts? why, it's through our stomachs of course.

While making this issue, we found ourselves reflecting on how the simple act of sharing good nosh can make our day. Take, for example, the colleague who splits their stash of emergency chocolate with us (legendary behaviour); the neighbour who offers up an entire bucket of home-grown mandarins; or the chum who swings by with a plate of food during a tough week. Where would we be without these excellent humans

and their little acts of care? (In a state of permanent hanger, no doubt.)

You too, might feel a little peckish and sentimental as you flip through the ‘final meals’ five artists dreamed up on page 18. Page 28 might then inspire you to start crop swapping, while page 108 will definitely have you questioning your dining etiquette. Having stuffed lots of food for thought into the intervening pages, we hope you’ll leave well fed and contented.

(If not, it’s time to whip up the carrot cupcakes on page 68.)

Bon appétit,

Emma and the frankie team