Chocolate. Have we ever needed it more? Never mind all those other pantry staples; in times of crisis, they’re not a patch on chocolate. What other food combines nourishment, indulgence and antidepressants all rolled into one?

Yes, it’s true. Chocolate – proper chocolate, that is, the zinc and magnesium-rich dark stuff – is a triple-threat for these straitened times: the one food that can boost your immunity, lift your spirits and add a touch of luxe to your life.