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#RefugeeWeek

The Syrian shawarma shop that Adam Liaw wishes was in Australia

Adam Liaw's visit to Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan shows that connecting to people through their food helps better understand the realities of the Syrian conflict....

Foreign influences

A history of Australian food

From kefir and kakas to katsu and kimchi, what was once “foreign food” is now just the way we eat around here.

Soviet snacking

Here’s how the World Cup is putting Russia’s street food on the map

Here's what everyone will be eating in Russia, from chebureki pastries to St Petersburg doughnuts.

golden goodness

Pizza bianca is the $1.50 breakfast of the people

Whether you fill it or eat it just as it is, a square of this crisp, golden, chewy bread is good any time of day.

Habit change

Going plastic-free in July is easier than you think

Plastic Free July reminds us that raging war on plastic can be as simple as starting with one habit at a time.

#CheapTart

The taste of a nation summed up in piroshky

World Cup Russia 2018 does, of course, involve some football, but its greater purpose is to offer a taste of its crispy fried dumplings, lovingly known as piroshky.

Ancient ale

You can now drink the world’s oldest beer

Made with 220-year-old yeast derived from a beer bottle discovered on a shipwreck. Sip a piece of Australian history.

Let's feast

11 dishes perfect for celebrating Eid al-Fitr

Marking the end of Ramadan is the three-day celebration of Eid-al-Fitr and go globetrotting with a selection of the sweet and savoury that mark this 'sweet Eid'.

A singular voice

Remembering the most inspiring words of Anthony Bourdain

"Walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food." Eat it all without fear or prejudice.

bottle bargains

How to buy great wine on a budget

The Aussie wine regions delivering great value, and other insider tips.

RIP

Culinary rock star Anthony Bourdain has died at 61

The no-holds-barred celebrity chef, who opened our eyes wide to the world through his zero-BS lens, has passed away.

#WorldOceansDay

How a crowd can move a mountain of history’s waste

It's an optimistic day when folks ticked off that single-use items continue to clog our single-use planet have come together to demand response from industry,...

Virtual digest

How virtual reality training could reduce your chance of food poisoning

The proper training of business owners and staff in the food service industry is one of the most important means for tackling the spread of potentially...