War & ‘Matjip’: Why Korea is obsessed with Cheese
Over the last 60 years, cheese has become one of the most popular foods in South Korea, thanks to war, globalisation and a social media phenomenon known as “matjip”.
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The Best Empanadas Outside Argentina are delivered in Melbourne
Left jobless and without government support during COVID, this young Argentinian couple started selling South America's favourite street food in Melbourne. They never expected it to take off.
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This Cooking Teacher Sells Chinese-Influence Brazilian Snacks from Home
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Fighting Aboriginal Stereotypes with Food & Wine
Kamilaroi/Gidabil man Gary Green is using prestigious food like wagyu steak and wine to fight Aboriginal stereotypes and combat institutionalised racism.