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Five classic cocktails whose names have outlived their original recipes, from a 1920s gin drink that became a 1980s vodka staple, to a $0.35 mystery from Detroit.

Injera, wat and alicha, the fasting calendar behind Ethiopia's great vegan cooking, raw beef, enset, and the coffee ceremony that started it all.

What to buy, what to substitute and what to know before you start cooking Ethiopian food at home, from berbere and niter kebbeh to the onion base under it all.

Time to explore the rich flavors and must-try dishes of Republic of Congo cuisine and discover traditional recipes and culinary delights.

Roast chicken, fish on a stick, spiral-cut radish and hearts nobody eats. A guide to what's actually served at Munich's Oktoberfest, and what it all means.

Märzen, Festbier, Helles and Dunkel explained, plus why the Oktoberfest beer in US stores differs from what's served in Munich's tents, and what to buy.

What's really eaten and drunk at Oktoberfest: roast chicken, Steckerlfisch, Obatzda, pretzels and festival beer, plus how to host your own at home.

Stuffed duck in Brazil, oats and pork in Ohio, beer in plastic bags in China. How Oktoberfest changed as it travelled, and what people actually eat there.

Why hydration matters, and practical tips to help you stay hydrated every day.