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Qantas kicks off transtasman food fight
Qantas is serving up what could be the first course in a transtasman food fight, with new offerings to economy class passengers from later this month.

Eat, drink + be merry! Memorable meals
The maxim that it's not what you eat for dinner, but who you share it with, now has scientific credence.

Bun of contention
Call it the happy-ever-after meal. About 28 weeks ago, St Dominic's Catholic Primary School principal Daniel Pepper put a McDonald's cheeseburger on display, and he says it hasn't changed since.

Slime, cheese: What's in your burger?
Our Food, Your Questions: McDonald's has given the Herald an exclusive look at the questions being asked by consumers here.

Teen lands role with cussing chef
Hard work, perseverance and a whole lot of love has earned a South Auckland teen an internshipwith superstar chef Gordon Ramsay.

Review: Olaf's, Mt Eden
Mt Eden diners need to pay a visit to Olaf’s before folks in the outer suburbs discover it.

Brunch: Misters, Auckland CBD
New inner-city cafe comes with an alluring concept, but needs to sort of teething problems.

Wendyl Wants To Know: Rosedale Cinnamon Fruit Loaf - $5.69 for 450g
I woke up last Sunday morning determined to make a yeasty fruit bread. I envisaged a cosy afternoon with a good book, a cup of tea and some fruit toast.

Peter Bromhead: Degustation disasters
One social activity I prefer to avoid at any cost is being frog-marched off to some uppity restaurant to partake of a chef's special degustation menu.

Oliver enrages West Africans
Quirky interpretation of famed dish has attracted around 4,500 comments on social media.

Top chefs cook for their kids
They are some of the best chefs in the country, serving top cuisine to discerning diners. But what are they dishing up at home?

Wine: Light wines for summer
If your attention is now turning to wines that reflect the season and our usual lighter summer cuisine, you’d do well to seek out these gems.

Review: Cibo, Parnell
An outstanding dinner at an eatery at the top of its game — even if the rather familiar style of service can be Amusing to some.

MKR: Weeding out the competition
What an epic journey. That's how Neena and Belinda (right), the first New Zealand winners of My Kitchen Rules (Wednesday, TV One, 7.30pm) would see their experience.

Wendyl Wants To Know: Go Native Mixed Berry & Apple Fruit Bites $1.99
This tempting little bag of fruity bites was displayed next to the strawberries and other fresh fruits in my local supermarket.

Treat yourself to an Outlandish night (+food news)
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up the latest food and beverage news.

Milk dangers exposed in new research
Milk has long been recommended for boosting calcium intake, but new research suggests that it does little to strengthen bones and can double the risk of an early death.

Top expat chef stocks up with goodies
Hot-shot Kiwi chef Matt Lambert will be adding NZ clams and cheeses to the menu of his Michelin star New York restaurant after a visit here this month.