The appetite for cookbooks surged during the pandemic as at-home cooking became the norm for many people confined to their homes. Ruby Tandoh, author of Cook As You Are, is among a new generation of writers stepping up to make food writing less elitist and more accessible for all.

Players are using their avatars to sample more diverse food experiences in The Sims. ‘Simmers’ can learn cooking and eating skills, visit food stands, or pursue a culinary career – and where a food culture feels under-represented, some players are creating their favourite dishes themselves as mods.

From miso to gochujang, Asia flavors are sweeping menus and delighting palates across America. But as chefs and home cooks take a pan-Asian approach to crafting new dishes, the popularisation of modern Asian flavors comes with warnings to tread carefully and respectfully to avoid appropriation.

Mexican flavors have captured the hearts – and stomachs – of many Americans. But with a rapidly diversifying Hispanic population, people are searching for new, authentic takes on Latin American cuisine. How are supermarkets driving discovery, and how can brands keep developing this interest?