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If only they could bottle it

Stars who launch their own food and wine labels play to a tough audience in Australia.

A slow-burn affair

Warm, fuzzy feelings fill the kitchens of Aga owners.

Just blog off, Marilyn Manson

We've always wanted a piece of our celebrities, especially their food.

Jamon it up

The cured meat loved by Spaniards is selling in Australia 'by the truckload'.

Wife of the party

A South African with a flair for family gatherings was inspired by a classic cookbook.

Nosh au naturel

Business booms at Sydney's organic epicentre.

Ramsay gives critics a serve

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has offered to provide free canapes at the funerals of food reviewers.

One-stop shed

An enterprising migrant family has turned a roadside stall into an international food emporium.

Queen Elizabeth of food

Chef Alex Herbert of Bird Cow Fish, Surry Hills, and Rachel Grisewood of Manna from Heaven food suppliers recently gave a cooking class on the theme of their great culinary heroine Elizabeth David. Here, Grisewood writes why David is so significant.

Artist in residence

No challenge is too great for a creative cook with a fresh approach.

So just how unethical is your dinner?

The definition of ethical is broad and open to debate but four areas are acknowledged as relevant when deciding what to eat.

Move up the food chain

Want to eat ethically but not sure how? Now you can eat yourself to salvation.

Move over, boys

Aspiring female chefs are encouraged to aim high in a blokey world.

Blooming lovely

A Sydney farming couple brings their niche crops to market.

Ladies who launch make a fresh start

Smart mothers are turning children's food into healthy new businesses.

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Melayu

Just when you've run the gamut of Anzac Parade eateries, up pops another Indo-flavoured pit stop.

Java

A stayer on the Sydney Indonesian scene since the 1980s, Java boasts an excellent house rendang.

Mamak

The spicy aromas of Malaysia arrive at the table fast and furiously good.

INTERACTIVE COOK

Just a softie at heart

Don't be put off by the thorns: this gem is worth taking on.

Bean a pleasure

It's mid-season now for broad beans, so get peeling. On the double.

The smooth operator

The buttery green avocado is a perfect match for dressings and seafood.

BAR REVIEWS

Mocean Underground

Vintage fixtures give the place an agreeably louche and familiar feel, like an upscale bachelor pad.

Ember at Wildfire

With summer luring Sydneysiders out of hibernation it's time to stretch the limbs and have a bevvy in the sun

Verandah

Restaurant by day, tasting menu by night and two sizes of wineglass, this drink-easy gives you what you want.