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From fish bits, collagen powder found sprinkled in unexpected places, to the fashionable rise of the social non-drinker, this is the year that was.

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We've cooked from some great books this year – here's what inspired us to tie on the apron. Santa, take note.

What makes a perfect Christmas ham? We asked a panel of experts to blind-taste test nine different versions, and the results are in.

The Merivale CEO learnt the art of having a good time from his parents. Now, he’s getting ready for the sparks to fly in Sydney once more.

The Arc Dining head chef and Gourmet Traveller’s Best New Talent recently presented a MAD Mondays talk at Sydney's Carriageworks on the challenges of steering a successful kitchen. Here, in an edited extract of her speech, she shares her new model for getting the job done.

The fashion illustrator on her big break, live-drawing runway shows and eating in Paris on a budget.

Many diners follow restaurants with the dedication of groupies trailing musicians, writes Nadia Bailey, and hospitality merchandise is their badge of honour.

The chef and TV presenter on growing up in Wollongong, the magic of cooking, and putting kangaroo on his restaurant menu in the '90s.

Steak, carrots, curry sauce. This dish from Sunda in Melbourne may sound simple, but it’s anything but. Want to cook like a chef? Time to step up.