Latest FromFood & Drink
Naked PR stunt leaves bad taste
Upmarket bar causes outrage after hiring women to lie naked on a table with food on their bodies for launch party.
Can you copyright a chicken sandwich?
Norberto Colón Lorenzana had what we can all agree is a pretty unremarkable idea.
The burger mash-up that almost was
When Burger King urged McDonald's to collaborate on a beautiful piece of junk food artistry, many fast food fans got their hopes up.
Just Mayo is just not mayo: FDA
The FDA has warned Hampton Creek Foods, the company behind Just Mayo, that it is violating the law.
When is the worst time to eat?
Scientists are getting closer to understanding why people indulge after dark and to determining whether those nighttime calories wreak more havoc than ones consumed earlier in the day.
'I was talking about a few bad eggs'
Matthew Crawley was surprised his social media post exploded and just wants to have a discussion about how we can work together to make Ponsonby "a bit nicer".
Minister rejects call for alcohol sachet ban
An Eden Park group had urged the minister to ban the palm-sized alcohol sachets, saying they're regularly found scattered around the stadium grounds after big games.
8 kitchen classics and why we love them
Returning to traditional items that are simple yet integral is getting more and more popular. Emma Gleason lists eight classic items you should have in your kitchen.
Niki Bezzant: Feel-good fibre
We don't like to talk about our bowels in polite society. It makes us squeamish or it makes us laugh; or both, Niki Bezzant writes.
Recipes: Freshly made cakes
Nothing beats a freshly made cake to add a bit of home-cooked sweetness to your day.
Auckland's top 5 sammies
A good sandwich should have your mouth watering at its mention. Here are five of the best we've tried around Auckland.
Hawkes Bay: 50 shades of grape
Elisabeth Easther goes on a Mission to learn about Hawkes Bay wines.
The most controversial food ingredient?
Food campaigners are unhappy with plans by Food Standards Australia New Zealand to allow food producers to use more of a controversial sweetener.
Wine: Spice up your life
Looking for ways to inject some much-needed spice into your life this weekend? All you need are these three thrillers ...
Restaurant review: United Kitchen
This is a place providing quality food with a character of its own at a very competitive price, well presented with competent service in a pleasing venue.
What's in these colourful doughnuts?
Two conflicting ingredients labels on these doughnuts leaves a bad taste in Wendyl Nissen's mouth.
Bar review: Peach Pit, Auckland CBD
The perfect spot for a feed and a few drinks before kicking along to other K Rd haunts.
Comment: Treat labels like fables
She saw the words "no sugar" and logically thought she was buying something that was not sweetened. Now she knows that that is not necessarily the case.
Cheese recalled due to listeria fears
WeightWatchers and Kaweka chicken meals have also been recalled due to the risk of possible chicken bone fragments.
Scientists want to use this trick to make your tomatoes tastier
By slightly tweaking the way tomatoes are prepared for sale, scientists say, they can make them just a bit yummier.
Meet the 'McDonald's Goddess'
Famed for her big round eyes and anime character looks, Wei Han Xu - also known as Weiwei, or Haitun (dolphin in Chinese) - has attracted fans all over the world.
Autocorrect fail: Cake with 'Blind girl' on top
She asked for a "wee blonde girl" but thanks to a text message error got a "blind" one instead.
Chicken producer Tegel back on the block
Chicken producer Tegel is back on the block, with investment banks Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank having been appointed this week to sell the company.
Chef defends 'deadly' bone broth for babies
The author of a controversial Paleo cookbook for baby and toddlers has defended a recipe which critics say has the potential to kill a child.
Rude waitress video goes viral
The waitress admits she would probably get fired if she provided friendly service. "You know what, grandpa? If I was nice to you I'd get canned," she says.
The antidote to foul weather
Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.
Restaurant review: 46 & York
Smarter than your average local but would it kill them to take bookings?