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Burnt desserts, bar stools everywhere, and the land of the rising sun on the rise – we'll be seeing these and more in the coming year.

Australians are increasingly skipping the booze, with our alcohol consumption at its lowest point in half a century. But this growing trend of abstinence has only inspired more creativity from sommeliers, bartenders and drink producers.

From fish bits, collagen powder found sprinkled in unexpected places, to the fashionable rise of the social non-drinker, this is the year that was.

Shaken, stirred, salted, or flavoured with mollusc – the tide is turning on the marine-flavoured cocktail, writes John Irving.

Carrots have traditionally been the stuff of side dishes and crudités, but now kitchens around the country are exploring the creative potential of this humble root vegetable.

Chefs are spreading the love for Vegemite as they explore its possibilities beyond the breakfast table and lunchbox.

The taste for cold-brew coffee shows no sign of waning – if you haven’t joined in yet, now's the time to give it a shot.

From pale rosé to red vermouth, Max Allen rounds up the wine styles that define the moment.

Cadbury has yet to deliver on its threat to include kale in its sweets, but there's still plenty of innovation in the chocolate world. Lee Tran Lam discovers the trends coming to a gift box near you.