We began by calling this ‘The entertaining issue’, but when it came to writing that on the cover I realised the term is offputting in its formality. It’s reminiscent of 1970s dinner parties when cheese and pineapple on sticks, napkins folded into swans and competitive cooking were de rigeur. That’s not the delicious. way. My idea of a great night is one where the food is memorable, not intimidating, laughter rings out, conversation is lively and there’s a sense of time standing still.