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Food

Makes You Shiver: How politicians use ice cream to get your vote

A potted history of sweet treats and slimeballs from our friends at Sandwich Magazine.

Written by: David Wright

Food

A huge space of waste

It's party conference season here in the UK and the US congress is once again in disarray. Unrelated here's a photo story about massive piles of decomposing matter.

Written by: Josh Jones

Food

The culinary collective disrupting the scene and building community

Bronx-born Ghetto Gastro talk about their new cookbook and the power of food to transform lives, create political discussion, and nourish communities.

Written by: Gemma Lacey

Food

Why we need a right to food

As the week of action comes to a close, MP for Liverpool West Derby Ian Byrne writes on the campaign to enshrine a right to food in law.

Written by: Ian Byrne MP

Food

Why a leftovers sandwich is like Singapore

… and other stories from Professor Ha-Joon Chang, Distinguished Research Professor at SOAS, University of London and author of Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World

Written by: Ha-Joon Chang

Food

Korea Advice: How Seoul is wrestling with Food Waste

South Korea is often held up as a pioneer in food waste management, but does the government need to update and overhaul their schemes?

Written by: Rhian Daly

Culture

The pioneering chef bringing a taste of Palestine to London

All about Akub — At his West Bank restaurant, Fadi Kattan established himself as the voice of modern Palestinian cuisine. Now, he’s bringing his innovative, bold flavours to the UK’s capital.

Written by: Frances Leach

Books

Growing up behind the counter of a Chinese takeaway in Wales

Angela Hui discusses her new memoir, which offers a sobering reflection on the racism and otherness she’s experienced along with a joyful celebration of her culinary heritage.

Written by: Ian Wang

Activism

Junk food is not the problem

Eton mess — Shifting the focus from the cost of living crisis to tackling obesity while many starve or freeze is farcical and pointless, writes Fatzine founder Gina Tonic.

Written by: Gina Tonic

Activism

Inside the community kitchen feeding Hackney

#NoOneGoesHungry — During the pandemic, Made In Hackney launched a meal service that has since proved vital for many, made up of vegan dishes that reflect the borough‘s cultural diversity.

Written by: Chloé Meley

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