When we were testing today’s dishes a couple of months ago, I hadn’t the foggiest idea what commotions summer had in store. Unprecedented political storms and plenty of more predictable meteorological storms have made the prospects of jolly garden parties and frivolous picnics slightly less realistic than I had hoped, which isn’t ideal. For me, at least, it’s hard to muster the good cheer you need for a day outside when the skies are grey.
Fortunately, though, these dishes have an inbuilt versatility: sure, they’re all highly portable and designed to be consumed outdoors, but they all work perfectly well served warm indoors, too. So, whether you’re having a bright day or a gloomy moment, you can make any of them fit your mood.