For 100 years, the Babich family have stayed true to the ideals of their patriarch.

Portion creep is partly driven by marketing: we perceive a larger serve to be better value.

As recently as the 1970s, Beirut was where Europe and Asia met and danced in the streets. The great writer James Morris wrote in the

Make your meals match the light, fresh spring air.

The second season of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand debuts tomorrow night. Living talked to two Group One teams.

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.

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.

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.

An East Auckland cafe owner is so confident the All Blacks will win the Rugby World Cup that he's willing to bet your breakfast on it.

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.

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.

How what you're eating and meal size contributes to that after-lunch-nap feeling.

Famous Chinese regional style is approachable.

"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.