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Michele Hewitson interview: Ben Bayly
The Cuisine magazine chef of the year and My Kitchen Rules judge, Ben Bayly, said: "Are we not going to have a photo together, Michele?"

Added flavours dull appeal
Coating chicken or fish with breadcrumbs is a great way to add flavour to your dinner.

Food news you need to know
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up a tasty offering of the latest food and wine happenings in New Zealand.

Happy Birthday Bite magazine
This week's Bite is brought to you by the number two. The magazine is two-years old and we're celebrating with two cakes.

Make dad's day (+recipes)
Gather the family together and celebrate dad’s day with a special menu.

Doggy bags off menu
Some of New Zealand's favourite fine-dining restaurants have put the bite on customers taking away doggy bags.

Norton's Kiwi wine a star seller
The first bottles of British talkshow host Graham Norton's signature Kiwi wine were uncorked in New Zealand this week.

My Kitchen's (secret) Rules
The husband of one of the first to leave My Kitchen Rules New Zealand has lifted the lid on some kitchen secrets producers of the show don't want its viewers to see.

Wine: Nautilus Estate's 30th celebrations
Marlborough's Nautilus Estate is celebrating its 30th year and continues its early promise of premium wines at affordable prices.

Cultivating kin
Primary production is a family affair for many farmers in the region, writes Sarah Ell.

Reality bites on television trail
New Zealand's best produce is world class and a first-rate reason to travel, writes Nadia Lim.

Rogue eyes Oz after Hancocks deal
A deal with liquor distributor Hancocks is just the tonic Auckland-based Rogue Society Gin needs as it eyes expansion to Australia.

Bite magazine: Spring has sprung
The first few weeks of spring are a funny old time for a cook. We’re ready to freshen up the menu but the produce in store and from the garden is still very much steering us toward hearty winter fare.

Spring into action (+recipes)
We love it when spring comes around. The days get longer, the air is still crisp and fresh but you can feel it starting to warm up.

Wine: New-release wines
New-release wines that won’t break the bank and offer value for money… And who doesn’t like that?

Review: The Commons, Takapuna
The biggest disincentives to healthy eating are the people who advocate healthy eating.

United States: California calling
Leena Tailor meets Bill Nancarrow, the unofficial Kiwi wine ambassador in the famous Napa Valley.

Wendyl wants to know: Ches'n'Dale a salty pair beside natural cousin
I was alerted to the hidden danger of salt lurking in our supermarket cheeses by an article in the Times which found some supermarket cheeses contained more salt than seawater.

Pizza study crowns the big cheese
Kiwis love good pizza - and now one of the keys to perfecting the popular fast-food meal has been revealed.

Are you game to eat here?
A new restaurant is taking the term 'farm-to-table' to a whole new level by letting diners watch baby farm animals being born in a purpose-built birthing room.

Bite magazine: Feed the fellas
Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine, online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter.