I owe Manchester’s Pollen Bakery a debt of gratitude. Their pastries got me through my night shifts when I lived in the city in 2015. Now, whenever I’m visiting, I head straight to their sleek premises by Piccadilly to try their new pastries, and also to stock up on croissant butter, their addictive condiment best enjoyed spread on croissants or spooned greedily straight from the jar. It’s a perfect Christmas gift for those getting a little tired of chutney.