If you have ever wondered what to do with a leftover jam jar, or perhaps a quirky-looking conveyor belt that you have snaffled from a hard rubbish collection, the latest installment for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival might give you some inspiration.

While it might not be a familiar term among Australians, affinage – the process of maturing cheese to bring out its quality and flavour – is an expression commonly used amongst Europeans.

Arabella Forge visits Phillippa’s new store in Howey Place.

Arabella Forge looks at the rise of beehives in inner-city Melbourne.

Arabella Forge enjoys a meal with locally-sourced ingredients at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.