Fougasse with grated Emmental cheese, chewy and crispy French flatbread, the cousin of Italian focaccia. Make it with sourdough starter or bakers’ yeast – equally delicious and not at all difficult.

The last hurrah of warm weather before it's back to school calls for a barbecue and Pimm's. And a few simple dinner ideas for the weeknights: grains, noodles, stir fries and a blueberry cake for dessert.