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Avoid bacon and sausages... they're as bad as cigarettes
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.

The Italian way (+recipes)
Family comes first when it comes to eating. And no matter whether it's Maketu or Amalfi, simple is best.

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

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

Keep an eye on supermarket creep
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.

Bar review: Little Easy
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.

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

Japanese man reviews over 5000 types of ramen to find the perfect one
So far, Yamamoto has reviewed 5653 types of instant noodles through texts and videos offering details as he goes.

Does tipping mean more great restaurants?
Debate in the US is growing - does tipping lead to fewer good restaurants?

France: In food heaven
A river cruise through the rich dairy country of Normandy has Pamela Wade all at C.

So hungry you could eat a whale?
You can still order a minke steak in Norway, a fact that upsets some locals, writes Grant Bradley.

Italy to open its first ever Starbucks
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.

How I gave up alcohol and got a life
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.

Stars chart way to healthy brekkie
Three major companies work on reducing salt and sugar and increasing fibre to gain better ratings.

From a single vineyard grew a family dynasty
For 100 years, the Babich family have stayed true to the ideals of their patriarch.

Niki Bezzant: Downsize your plates and your waist
Portion creep is partly driven by marketing: we perceive a larger serve to be better value.

Teams at war in MKR kitchen
The second season of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand debuts tomorrow night. Living talked to two Group One teams.

5 of the best: Miniature food videos
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.

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

What happens when you quit sugar?
Thinking about giving up sugar? This is what you can expect.

Niki Bezzant: Cheaper, healthier to cook at home
"Are New Zealand's grocery prices driving people to takeaway?"

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

Protein-rich diets push up egg sales
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.

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