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Niki Bezzant: No need to ditch the dairy
Scientists have looked at the issue of dairy and inflammation and have recently published a systematic review of the issue, writes Niki Bezzant.

What to prepare for a midweek dinner party
Planning ahead makes midweek dinner parties a piece of cake.

Restaurant review: Laneway/The Local, Remuera
A newcomer to Remuera brings a soupcon of grunge with it to liven up the locals.

Chefs' ten tips on how to be a better cook
Many of us have had more than our share of culinary disasters. So how do you conquer the kitchen and become a better cook? Dionne Christian sought advice from some of our top chefs, who share their 10 defining principles of cooking.

Warning for fake AB products
Rugby World Cup fever is creeping into stores and supermarkets as a number of All Blacks-related products are rolled out.

Brunch review: The Burbs
The Burbs is a delightful little space set in a nook of Farm Cove shops in Auckland's east.

Bella Katz: Heston Blumenthal - master chef and master marketer
In a sea of "celebrity" chefs, Heston Blumenthal is a master of marketing, writes Bella Katz.

Foods that destroy your libido
While foods such as oysters, chilli and asparagus are well-known aphrodisiacs, there are some others which dampen sexual desire instead of fanning the flames.

Just a little touch of spring
Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.

Top spots for meateaters
Vegetarians look away - today we're talking about the most mouth-watering meat lovers' restaurants in Auckland.

Kids in the kitchen boost wellbeing
Knowing basic nutrition and learning to read labels might be handy but you may not need to know these things if you can cook.

MasterChef: How the final 8 measure up
Steve Braunias is addicted to MasterChef NZ. He casts his eye over the final eight contenders.

Top chefs cook for kids' charity
Two top chefs cooked their way into people's hearts - and wallets - to help disadvantaged kids at a fundraising dinner last night.

Gift one of these bottles to dad
Top up your usual Father's Day gift with one of these outstanding wines. They're especially tailored for the taste buds of the thinking man.

Is lettuce a waste of space?
Most lettuce has almost no flavour, hardly any texture, little nutritional value and is about as exciting as a wet weekend.

Restaurant review: El Humero
The mere mention of South American food evokes thoughts of grilled beef. El Humero on the North Shore serves plenty of that and a side of family friendliness.

Wendyl wants to know: Wattie's tinned asparagus not NZ-grown
"A friend hastily sent me a message from his phone immediately after he had attempted to buy some tinned asparagus spears at his local supermarket."

Feijoas help make NZ foodie hotspot
Our juicy feijoas and tasty bluff oysters have earned New Zealand the title of the next go-to foodie destination in a prominent US-based foodie magazine.

Brunch review: Hinemoa St Organic Cafe
The menu is an all-day list of favourites and dishes with a twist.

An egg a day is now okay
A breakfast treat once thought to be bad for your health has now been shown be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Calories don't count - salt intake is linked to obesity
A high salt intake may be linked to obesity, regardless of how many calories are consumed, experts have suggested.

When should you talk to your kids about alcohol?
Having the "booze talk" with kids before they take their first sip of alcohol is crucial - and that moment comes earlier than adults might expect.

The only hangover cure that works
A pint of water after a big night? Or a takeaway to soak up the booze? Scientists have now revealed the only certain cure for a hangover.