The food world is full of people who dedicate their lives to generating enthusiasm for food, whether through recipes, restaurant dishes or tempting treats discussed and cooked on our TV screens. And then there are people who see food as a means of helping others, fighting poverty, teaching skills, building communities, offering companionship and giving people a second chance in life. These endeavours are the heart and soul of food, and it’s what we try to capture in delicious.
Here are just two examples from this month’s issue: on p10 you can get a snapshot of the work of Alex Head, founder of Social Pantry, who trains former prisoners, giving them a sense of purpose and hope.