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Scents of PLACE
Chef PAUL FARAG takes us on an exciting culinary journey to the Middle East with some of his favourite dishes from Aalia.
10+ min |
July 2022
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HOT HISTORY
Across continents and cuisines, there are few places untouched by chilli's lovely heat. NADIA BAILEY delves into its origins.
6 min |
July 2022
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A touch of MAGIC
Because spice begets spiciness, ANNA MCCOOE looks at the traditional aphrodisiacs, which are still seducing diners today.
5 min |
July 2022
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Harissa
This African chilli paste is a sure-fire hit as a marinade for lamb, a spicy rub for barbecued fish or to pep up stews or soups.
2 min |
July 2022
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BALANCING ACT
Umami's spicy sidekick, yakumi might not be on the tips of our tongues yet but it plays a significant role in the Japanese kitchen, writes ANNE HASEGAWA.
4 min |
July 2022
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A CHEF'S GUIDE TO... Nashville, USA
From honky-tonks to hot chicken, chef SEAN BROCK takes us on a hot and spicy tour of America's Deep South.
3 min |
July 2022
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EARTHY PLEASURES
Musky, savoury, mysterious there's nothing quite like black truffle, writes FIONA DONNELLY. Follow your nose and start celebrating the arrival of the Australian season.
6 min |
June 2022
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BISTRO inferno
Is Australian bistronomy having a moment (again)?
6 min |
June 2022
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MOTHER SAUCES
They are the five classic sauces every chef learns to make but how and why did they become the matriarchs of French cuisine?
5 min |
June 2022
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A QUICK WORD WITH TESS HAUBRICH
The actor on a northern beaches childhood, sparring with Jackie Chan and baklava for dessert.
3 min |
June 2022
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It had to be stew
In Cassoulet Confessions, food writer SYLVIE BIGAR discovers the secrets of the French stew. Her odyssey leads her on a journey to a meeting of minds, and palates.
5 min |
June 2022
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FIELD OF DREAMS
Two Australian chefs take on rural France first with their farm, then their table at new auberge Le Doyenné
5 min |
June 2022
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SPLENDOUR in the RAINFOREST
Enveloping nature, tropical humidity and drippings of luxury... the newly reawakened Silky Oaks Lodge is suspended in a Daintree wonderland
9 min |
June 2022
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THE KITCHEN GARDENER Parsley
This fragrant Mediterranean plant is so much more than a garnish
3 min |
June 2022
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СОММЕ IL FAUT
Bistro, brasserie, bouillon or café? The answer lies in a unique social order. CALLUM MCDERMOTT decodes the rules of French restaurant hierarchy.
3 min |
June 2022
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VIVE LE BISTRO
LEE TULLOCH returns to Paris and revisits some of her favourite bistros, reflecting on what makes the classic French style of cooking and hospitality so magical.
6 min |
June 2022
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The art of...eating entertainment
The combination of culture and cooking is a pleasure worth pursuing on your travels
3 min |
May 2022
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THE ART OF PLATESCAPE
Still life has always been one of the art world's most enduring forms. Now a group of Australian artists are transforming the genre with their visions of food, wine and good times
5 min |
May 2022
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LISA HAVILAH
Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community. This month, we meet arts administrator and Powerhouse Museum chief executive Lisa Havilah.
3 min |
May 2022
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Khao soi
The magic of this dish lies in the contrast between fresh noodles bathed in spiced soup and the crunch of crisp fried noodles.
2 min |
May 2022
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Kettle sours
Soured using fruits and lactobacillus, these beers offer refreshingly tart, easy drinking.
1 min |
May 2022
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ARTFULLY AMBITIOUS
Freewheeling creativity and sharp kitchen skills ensure this gallery restaurant succeeds as a drawcard in its own right
2 min |
May 2022
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A CHEF'S GUIDE TO... Bangkok, Thailand
Celebrated chef GAGGAN ANAND takes us to the heart of Bangkok. And unlike his own acclaimed restaurants, you won't find these places in any guide book.
4 min |
May 2022
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A QUICK WORD WITH THEA ANAMARA PERKINS
She is the granddaughter of trailblazing Indigenous activist Charles Perkins, the daughter of art curator Hetti Perkins and a creative force in her own right. The Arrernte and Kalkadoon artist reminisces about childhood trips to the Central Desert region and celebrates those working to preserve cultural stories.
3 min |
May 2022
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Culture of kindness
In mayhem and mourning, food is a universal tool for expressions of care, discovers
8 min |
May 2022
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DINNER THEATRE
Food and art collide in Mona's new "revolving restaurant" concept for Faro
2 min |
May 2022
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GIMLET
The beauty of the Gimlet lies in its simplicity.
2 min |
May 2022
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GROWING TOGETHER
Native Australian ingredients are true superfoods but their greatest value, writes MAX VEENHUYZEN, is to connect us with more than 60,000 years of First Nations knowledge.
4 min |
May 2022
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HEADLINE ACT
This stellar hit continues to deliver seasonal dishes and quality service
2 min |
May 2022
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HIGH PERFORMANCE
Bennelong augments its always-elegant dining experience with a little late-afternoon jazz. It's smooth
2 min |