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Vallebona’s Italian cheeses are a step up from supermarket options, with offerings such as taleggio matured in mountain caves, and creamy pecorino presented with a pot of truffle honey. The 3.5kg cheeseboard for 50 people is ideal for parties. £230; vallebona.co.uk
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Mezcal is shaping up to be the drink of the season. We’re particularly enjoying Amores 100% Espadin Agave Mezcal — sip it at room temperature, with a slice of orange. £48/750ml; teaandtequilatrading.com
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Picnic with this
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Anthropologie’s Aperta dinner set will add a splash of colour to your summer table settings. These versatile melamine plates are perfect for picnics or barbecues. £8 each; anthropologie.com
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Chocolate & Love’s Fairtrade bars taste even better than they look. Choose from seven flavours, including orange, mint, caramel and coffee. £2.99/100g; ocado.com
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The Jose Gourmet range of tinned fish is a far cry from pilchards. Try trout, mackerel or octopus and serve with salad. From £4.50; aportugueseloveaffair.co.uk
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Sam and Sam Clark’s third restaurant, Morito, opens this month, bringing their Moorish-style dishes to east London. Head there for tapas lunch and dinners and Moroccan breads. 195 Hackney Road, London E2
Newsflash
In a Post Office survey, Sunny Beach, in Bulgaria, has been named Europe’s best-value holiday destination, where a two-course lunch for two costs £7, against a European average of £17