Curious Cook: Pandemic food trends

In Britain, 23% of citizens say they have included more fruits and vegetables in their diets. — Reuters

There are not many restaurants in my village but they have all reopened during the easing of the lockdown here in France. All the tables are now socially distanced and one venue even has Perspex shields between tables which I found somewhat unappealing, though it is probably a good hygiene feature.

Whatever people may think, for many of us, dining out is probably not going to resemble the old charming buzz of an innocent night out where the worst that can happen is an overcooked dish or a corked bottle of wine.