I have tried many times to bake a savoury muffin compatible with a fussy seven-year-old’s palate, but have never succeeded. So last week, when I decided to make a batch while clearing out some bits and pieces from the fridge, I fully expected that they would end up in the freezer with the other snacks that are acceptable to the rest of the family, but never destined for the lunchbox.

But I thought I’d try my luck anyway. We’ve had a few small wins lately with trying (and even accepting) some new foods, so I thought it worth it.