The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen YouTube channel has gained a cult following thanks to its subversion of conventional food TV. Its combination of unpretentious approach, relatable hosts, conversational style, and long-form video has proven to be the perfect recipe for entertainment and escapism.

How have people been exploring the world through their kitchens? What impact have lockdown measures had on boozing habits? Why have delivery services thrived even amid a surge in culinary creativity? And how are various dietary changes helping to boost health and immunity?

With a unique style of humour, Kenyan social media star Elsa Majimbo is appealing to a global audience and getting on the radar of several brands. The release of her first book in collaboration with Maison Valentino shows that comedy can be a useful platform for promoting fashion.

New York food delivery service WoodSpoon is causing a stir across the city, giving people easy access to home-cooked meals and providing an income stream for out-of-work chefs. The app is encouraging community support as well as simplifying meal-time for cooking-fatigued Americans.