World in a dish

Our column on culinary adventures will take you on a flavourful journey into global cuisines, food cultures, and drinks


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The hottest gadget of the summer? A portable pizza oven

The question is why many spend time making a food that is easily bought

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Mumbai wants to extinguish the charcoal tandoor

The ovens contribute to smog, officials say

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Why everyone is harping on about Guinness

How the Irish stout has drafted in new fans

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Caviar is the internet’s favourite indulgence

Russian tsars loved it. Now TikTok does, too

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Tofu: never judge a food by its political reputation

Think outside the white plastic box. Here is a carnivore’s guide to tofu

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Why matcha, made from green tea, is the drink of the moment

Is it really a healthy alternative to coffee? Not the way Gen Z orders it

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Food lovers the world over are tickled by pickles

On social media, preserved cucumbers are freshly trendy

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How the martini became the world’s most iconic cocktail

It has a glamorous history and can be endlessly personalised

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In praise of mangoes

South Asia’s mangoes deserve a wider audience

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The döner kebab has a meaty role in German society

It is a diplomatic tool as well as a tasty, cheap meal

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How the chilli pepper has set fire to the internet in China

Thanks to Mao, the once-derided pepper quietly revolutionised Chinese palates

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Flat whites are Australia’s greatest culinary export

They are even better than Vegemite