Around the world and throughout history, we’ve celebrated the departed with rituals that involve food. But Zoroastrian priest Marziban Hathiram takes that practice into a whole new level. Author Varud Gupta reports. America’s Test Kitchen

Not satisfied with standard dog food, reporter Varud Gupta wants to know: Should I cook for my dog Luna? He talks to eccentric dog parents, dog chefs, vets, and pet influencers to navigate the dizzying world and history of pet food. America’s Test Kitchen

On the House is a story about a group of young aspiring rappers who catch a ‘lucky break’ and use it to try and force their way into a more promising future. Comixense

In the Italian countryside, an ardent foodie heads to the home of Parmigiano-Reggiano and savours the real deal. Nat Geo Traveller

A trader of Arab descent who discovers great food – and a sense of home! – along the Silk Route. Comixense

At the Wangala festival, the hills around Tura come alive with the songs of the Garo people. Nat Geo Traveller

Roaming through street markets and country vineyards, a writer is smitten by the sweet, salty and greasy headiness of Sicily’s tastes. Nat Geo Traveller

Description goes hereOnce a trade that employed thousands, today there are fewer than two hundred tappers in the sunshine state. Mint Lounge

With temperatures rising and pests proliferating, Indian coffee growers are fighting challenges beyond their control. Mint Lounge

A mythologist shares the legends and lore that surround this drink, the origin and preparation of which continue to be a mystery. Mint Lounge

A small, tourist-friendly winery from Mizoram produces a musky, port-wine-like bottle. Mint Lounge