The towel is made from 65 per cent combed long-staple cotton and 35 per cent bamboo, with the former durable material ensuring it stays soft after washing and the latter known for its high absorbency.

Welcome to the second annual Bon Appétit 56. Since printing our first issue in 1956, Bon Appétit has published tens of thousands of recipes. It would take literal decades to cook them all.