Just when you thought the classic Italian salad of juicy tomatoes, sweet basil and oily croutons couldn't get any better, the folks at Diner Journal go and add wedges of honey-doused caramelised grilled peaches, plums and nectarines. 

This cake is fantastically chocolatey, moist, rich and crumbly... definitely one to add to your chocolate cake repertoire. You can pop in a shot of espresso for an extra boost, cover it with a chocolate ganache, or just a little dusting of cocoa or icing sugar.

Be it cheese, treacle, pumpkin (thanks Lady Flo) fruit or plain - these fluffy, flaky numbers are irresistible with some butter and a cuppa. If you're scone-seeking in America remember to order a 'biscuit' . And if you're enjoying a full Scottish breakfast you'll find your buttered tattie scone alongside your haggis.