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Gluten-free treat isn't a total slice of heaven
Artificial colours and flavours detract from the good vibes of this gluten and dairy-free slice, writes Wendyl Nissen.
Five cosy bars for a drink
It was meant to be nearing the end of the big chill, but the frosty months seem to have a second wind. Here are our favourite winter watering holes.
Niki Bezzant: Kudos to Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver is one of the few big-name celebrity chefs who puts his money where his mouth is when helping people, writes Niki Bezzant.
School cookbook a collection of 'mouth-watering' recipes
Auckland Grammar School's first cookbook, A Taste of Grammar, is being launched at the school's main hall on Sunday afternoon.
The sugar 'hiding' in drinks
A NZ-born Brooklyn-based food photographer has set out to show the world what the sugar found in popular soft drinks really looks like.
Restaurant review: Nanam Eatery
A Royal Oak restaurant is bound to convert you to the flavours of Filipino cuisine.
Brunch review: Foundation on George
The service was pleasant and amazingly fast for a busy Saturday morning.
Plenty brewing in Anaheim
Anaheim has a serious beer scene brewing. By the end of the year, the Orange County city will be home to more than a dozen breweries.
KFC unveils new pink burger
First it was Burger King Japan with black and red burgers, now KFC China has upped the ante and released a pink burger as well.
Bar review: Charlie Baxter's, Ellerslie
It's very narrow inside so if you didn't know the other patrons upon arrival, you will soon be rubbing shoulders with them.
Mike Hosking proves you can't melt a Flake chocolate bar
Here's a fun fact for your Wednesday morning. You can't melt a flake chocolate bar in the microwave. Don't believe me? I'll prove it... Source: Mike Hosking Breakfast/Facebook
13 flavour combos that make food better
The chart below lays out thirteen awesome combinations that are so versatile they can almost all work as a sauce, dip, or salad dressing.
Model licks cheese off Doritos
"I lick off the nacho cheese seasoning and put the chips back in the bag," admits the world's most fashion-forward foodie, Chrissy Teigen.
10 best food porn Instagram accounts
Anna King Shahab leads a tastebud-teasing tour of the best Instagram accounts to feast your eyes on for some culinary inspiration.
Don't blame beer for belly
Beer gut: It's right there in the name - but it seems that beer might not be as bad for the waistline as previously thought.
Why coffee makes you need the loo
The latest video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions series tackles its effects on our insides with science.
Coke funds pushing exercise
Soft drink giant Coca-Cola is backing a new solution to obesity: Get more exercise and don't worry so much about cutting calories.
A cool spin on frozen beer
One NZ brewer has shunned the traditional method of freezing beer and has instead taken to the slopes, making the most of all the snow has to offer.
Told off for bringing food to restaurant
A mother says she will no longer go to a West Auckland restaurant after claiming she was told off by staff for bringing in food from a different takeaway outlet.
Dry bar: 'no one showed up'
Tap Bar, the country's first alcohol-free bar, has shut its doors after only five weeks of business on Auckland's Karangahape Rd.
In today's Bite: A few little pick-me-ups
Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online.
MKR winners stalked by Kiwi fan
On Wednesday night Spy met My Kitchen Rules' winning duo, Steve Flood, 31, and Will Stewart, 37. And we weren't the only ones.
Photos: MasterChef's stunning new set
A spectacular set that includes a living wall of herbs and an 'Alpine lodge' has been created for the new MasterChef series, writes Sarah Ell.
Three tasty venison recipes
Lean, but certainly not mean, venison is a New Zealand-grown flavour sensation.
Potatoes 'made us smarter'
The potato is being credited with fuelling the extraordinary expansion of the brain in human evolution.
Auckland's top 5 pork buns
As I eat my way around Auckland I have found five pork buns that I need to tell you about.
Rehabilitate your 'salty tooth'
It's true we need a bit of salt, but very little - half a teaspoon of salt each day is all we need. Kiwis consume an average of 9g of salt each day, writes Niki Bezzant.