Mookata’s exact origins are somewhat mysterious and that’s what makes it double the fun. It is the perfect example of a modern food experience that came into being as a result of transnational cultural exchanges, historical events and creative efforts.

People are now effectively obsessed with garlic but it was not always like that. Throughout most of the twentieth century, garlic remained a working class and region specific ingredient.

Soju is now popular in Europe and North America. What has characterised the global representation of soju throughout the years is its romanticisation.

The history of Tonic Water is a much more intricate tale. One of colonialism (no surprises there) and medicin