Don't leave them just for dessert time. With their luscious, saucy, high-impact flavours and lighter levels of alcohol, sweet wines can be embraced any time of day.

Fresh blue cod, not often seen in Auckland, is the star at a new Federal St venue.

These instant noodles at least beat others on the health front.

Scientists have developed a natural dip that can extend the life of the banana by up to two days - doubling their shelf life.

Bluebells has become famous after opening its first sweet cakery in Hillsborough three years ago. This sister store is roomier and offers a wider variety of sweet and savoury treats.

Exploring the world around us through science can be fun, says Dr Michelle Dickinson. She uses food to explain the complexities of taste and smell.

Why are there days when you just can't stop eating?

Researchers have found you can eat the same calories as someone did 35 years ago and get the same level of exercise, but you will still weigh more.

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

As McDonalds announces it's all day breakfast, we take a look at the long, surprising history of the egg sandwich that started it all.

Quaffing water before eating or chowing high-protein breakfast food are among latest scientific recipes for losing weight.

A chocolate fan has suggested a new Whittaker's combo that is gathering support on Facebook.

Nescafé has changed its recipe but it isn't winning over coffee fans.

Heading into asparagus season, we consider the theories put forward explaining why some people notice a smell in their urine after eating asparagus.

Do you find coriander disgusting or honey too sweet? Your genes may be to blame.

A generation ago, Chinese food meant fried rice and chop suey seasoned with MSG. Now, dinersare spoiled for choice, finds Living's restaurant reviewer, Peter Calder.

Here are our five favourite spots for an afternoon session in the sun.

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

Graze to your heart's content with these simple, summer dishes.

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.

It's a hard road finding the perfect chardonnay. But this week I think I've cracked it.

Enter through a garage roller door off New North Rd into a room with a couple of scattered beanbags, and an inviting space for four-legged friends.

I recently spent some time in the UK and was reminded of how important a side of mushy peas is with your fish and chips, Wendyl writes.

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.

Items from the Titanic, including a lunch menu grabbed by a survivor, have been sold at auction.

If you're feeling tired then you should be pouring yourself an orange juice instead of coffee, say scientists.