Best of 2024 … so far: Hippy, capitalist, guru, grocer: the forgotten genius who changed British food

Nicholas Saunders, a counterculture pioneer, transformed British food with his innovative ideas and dedication to quality. He juggled his hippie ideals with capitalist ventures in 1970s London, influencing the culinary scene profoundly. Saunders revived traditional British culinary practices, navigating from engineering to the vibrant counterculture. His legacy includes fostering community-driven ethical businesses like Monmouth Coffee, and redefining the standards of authenticity and quality in British food culture, particularly through Neal's Yard.