Cooking, travelling, and the magic of joyful daily food moments The authors reflect on the rewarding, albeit exhausting, experience of a book tour, highlighting how travel has reinforced the importance of finding joy in small, everyday eating rituals. They emphasize that their new cookbook, Honey & Co Daily, focuses on dishes that brighten ordinary days rather than grand occasions. The article also celebrates the return of seasonal produce like asparagus, broad beans, and tomatoes, suggesting simple preparations to enjoy them.

• Book tours, while glamorous in concept, involve early mornings, travel, and anxieties, but are also rewarding when connecting with readers.
• Joy is often found in small, everyday eating moments, such as buying cherries from a market or having the first coffee of the day.
• The new cookbook, Honey & Co Daily, features recipes designed to make ordinary days brighter.
• Seasonal produce like asparagus, broad beans, and tomatoes are highlighted for their versatility and deliciousness in simple preparations.
• Specific food experiences from recent travels are mentioned, including Irish barmbrack and smoked salmon, and dining in Margate and at the Hay Festival.