Is pudding more important than politics? As war rages and inflation bites, people are turning to comforting cake and chocolate. Some worry we are burying our heads in the soufflé.
Sweet treats roar back in grim world
Old banger: The British Christmas pudding descends from pottage, a kind of broth that included raisins, dried fruit, spices, wine, breadcrumbs and meat. Glossary
Gateau - A rich cake containing layers of cream or fruit.
Existential - Relating to the state of human existence. Existential dread can refer to grappling with your own experiences of responsibility and death.