Sushi chef Oizumi Fujiya cringes each time he sees a diner soak an entire piece of sushi into soy sauce or eat preserved ginger slices as a topping.

Most of us have done it. Gone to the Asian store and bought galangal, lemongrass, shrimp paste and the rest and spent most of our day off making a curry.

We've just been on the tiny island of Rarotonga, where there are scores of eating options, so here are a few we visited and can recommend.

Auckland sushi chef Oizumi Fujiya cringes each time he sees a diner soak an entire piece of sushi into soy sauce or eat preserved ginger slices as a topping.

New studies turn the tables on what we know about "healthy" dairy.

Steve Braunias has eaten a lot of doughnuts in his time. So how does he rate the offerings on Lincoln Rd?

It is common to wrap your food in tin foil. What you may not realise is that some of the foil will leach into your meal - and this could be bad for your health.

As with most Sunday mornings, I was looking for something to satisfy my caffeine craving - and some food to accompany it.

British Kiwi celebrity chef Gareth Stewart, the great-great-great nephew of Titanic's chief baker Charles Joughin, will help host a special tribute lunch in Auckland marking the 102nd anniversary of the liner's sinking this week.

Stern advice about restaurant etiquette.

In a rare glimpse into the world of fried chicken, KFC has shared the steps it takes to make its famous fast food.

Some New Zealanders are downright idiots when they drink. From couch burning to drunken brawls to smashing bottles in the streets, writes Jenesa Jeram.

A nutritionist reveals the reasons behind your insatiable appetite.

500 grams of grilled beef patty with cheddar cheese and bacon sandwiched between two eight-inch pizzas.

It's creator intended it to look like a giant raindrop. Others saw it differently.

A new device has been developed to help prevent food poisoning and monitor food's freshness.

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A study has linked a shorter gap between dinner and breakfast with a higher risk of a breast cancer recurrence in women.

Favourite haunt by the square satisfies the palate and purse.

Everyone loves spuds, and they're even better with a makeover.

A lewd display of street harassment doesn't ruin our meals - the food does that all on its own.

When Arum Jung moved to Auckland in 1996, there were only two Korean restaurants in the Auckland CBD.

Food is actually an engineered structure, consisting of water, proteins, carbohydrates and fats that each undergo a series of changes during mixing, whipping and cooking.

COMMENT: Moreish bar is packed with sugar but is fabulous as a very occasional treat.

How your cellphone can expose damage in your microwave.

A London chef is on a mission to enhance the reputation of the humble kebab - beloved by many after a big night out.

The man who ate Lincoln Rd is going to come right out and say Nando's Chicken is the best chicken there is.

They once got a bad rap, but these foods have been deemed good to eat again.

Research reveals the easiest years for weight loss - and the toughest.