00:00Hot weather is usually linked with lighter meals, but new supermarket figures suggest
00:06that many shoppers are choosing hearty comfort food instead.
00:10Waitrose says sales of cottage pie, chicken korma and other traditional dishes have risen
00:15sharply during recent warm weather, alongside increased demand for red wine and classic
00:21home cooking recipes.
00:23The retailer has described the trend as reverse comfort eating.
00:27Food experts suggest familiar meals may offer reassurance during unsettled times, while
00:33others say some households are recreating favourite pub dishes at home.
00:38The figures reflect one supermarket's customers and may not represent wider shopping habits.
