Britons should try to avoid bacon, sausages and other cured meats altogether as they are as big a cancer threat as cigarettes, experts have warned.

Family comes first when it comes to eating. And no matter whether it's Maketu or Amalfi, simple is best.

Food myths are everywhere. Niki Bezzant investigates if some of those claims are true.

Is there life after MasterChef? Well there certainly has been for best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter, discovers Greg Dixon.

Kiwis are guilty of putting too many extras and treats into their trolleys, writes Diana Clement. One tip: nothing in the drinks aisle is an essential.

A few people hid away inside, chowing down on hearty burgers, and the rest happily sipped brews while they lapped up the sun on Ponsonby Rd.

Auckland woman slams McDonald's for "disgusting'' customer service after receiving a burger she had paid for with a bite taken out of it.

Coca-Cola Amatil NZ, the local unit of the world's biggest beverage company, has praised Health Minister Jonathan Coleman's plans to combat childhood obesity.

So far, Yamamoto has reviewed 5653 types of instant noodles through texts and videos offering details as he goes.

Debate in the US is growing - does tipping lead to fewer good restaurants?

A river cruise through the rich dairy country of Normandy has Pamela Wade all at C.

You can still order a minke steak in Norway, a fact that upsets some locals, writes Grant Bradley.

Italy is bracing for an invasion of caramel frappuccinos, skinny soy mochas and cinnamon dolce lattes amid reports that Starbucks is to open its first outlets in Milan.

Since her early teens, Hannah Betts drank - to party, to console herself, to get through the day. Here, one year sober, she recounts her battle with the bottle.

Three major companies work on reducing salt and sugar and increasing fibre to gain better ratings.

The temperature is set to be turned up tomorrow in the battle for reality TV ratings. The new-look My Kitchen Rules NZ will launch on TV2 at the same time as TV3's The Block NZ.

Portion creep is partly driven by marketing: we perceive a larger serve to be better value.

Make your meals match the light, fresh spring air.

The second season of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand debuts tomorrow night. Living talked to two Group One teams.

The perfect spot to catch the rugby on one those big screens.

Videos of tiny food tutorials, often featuring tiny animals, are taking over YouTube. Here we've handpicked five of our favourites for your Thursday afternoon.

Think you like soft drinks all on your own? That desire is the product of decades worth of focused efforts on behalf of industry.

Thinking about giving up sugar? This is what you can expect.

"Are New Zealand's grocery prices driving people to takeaway?"

For those of us who love nibbling on chocolate but feel guilty afterwards, this could be the news we've been waiting for.

Sales of eggs in Britain are up about 5 per cent on last year and have risen almost a quarter compared to seven years ago.

As one of the more powerful women in property, Angela Bull acknowledges how few of her gender run big projects.

The Champagne and wine list is extensive and well-researched.