OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Mamma mia, it just isn't like real lasagneI've never come across these before but I'm told that Lasagne Toppers, which are the big version of these, are very popular.07 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe vouch for the pouchSales of canned food are dropping because there's a perception that products in pouches are more modern, and therefore better.07 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleWhat foods won't you eat?Oysters, liver and anchovies have topped a list of foods deemed unpalatable by British adults.06 Jun 11:25 PM
LifestyleBreast milk lollipops anyone?If you're curious about what breast-milk tastes like, or just up for trying new things, then a Texas-based company has created candy just for you.05 Jun 09:25 PM
TravelEngland: On the ale trailA Lakeland brewery has created hiking itineraries with a pub at journey's end. Richard Webber approves04 Jun 11:00 PM
TourismIs the Captain Cook sunk?Scarfie favourite, Dunedin's Captain Cook Tavern, could close by the middle of this month.03 Jun 08:15 PM
BusinessCharlie's looking to alcoholic drinksJuice-maker Charlie's is rolling out some big changes at it prepares for its next phase of growth - including a possible expansion into alcoholic drinks - nearly two years on from the company's sale to Japanese brewing giant Asahi.02 Jun 07:25 PM
New ZealandRare Salmonella found in Whangarei eateryAn unnamed Northland food outlet is being investigated over nine confirmed cases of a rare type of Salmonella.24 May 10:40 PM
BusinessAntoine's serving up formalityIt doesn't look much of a kitchen: the bench is barely a metre long and the chef has just enough space to swing a Sabatier.21 May 05:30 PM
Small BusinessTea grower brews plan for successWhen Tzu Chen first saw camellia trees flourishing in the Waikato, it seeded what could have been viewed as an impossible dream.19 May 05:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Sauce low in fat but high in sugarJars of sauces like this can mean that dinner is on the table in a matter of minutes. Just fry some meat, at the sauce and heat until hot.17 May 05:30 PM
Small BusinessKiwiYo planning Chinese scoopJust 15 months after its launch in New Zealand, frozen yoghurt retailer KiwiYo is gearing up for major push into China.12 May 05:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know to know: Cranberry drink has as much sugar as Mars barWhen I reviewed Super Juice and found it had more sugar in it then Coca Cola, the reaction was one of shock as people absorbed the knowledge that something we always thought was healthy - fruit juice - can contain such a mother load of sugar.10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPie lovers thrilled - except for price tagNew Zealand's favourite pie is back - but a taste of nostalgia will sell at up to three times the price of existing brands.09 May 05:48 PM
BusinessGeorgie Pie's back - but just one fillingA single Georgie Pie product may retail for $4.50 when it goes on sale at McDonald's next month, but one old-school fan says it will be worth it.09 May 03:27 AM
BusinessGeorgie Pie set to return to NZMcDonald's says it will make an announcement today regarding a return of Georgie Pie to New Zealand, a move that has been welcomed by nostalgic fans.08 May 07:57 PM
LifestyleKiwi grocery favourites revealed - pollKiwi shoppers prefer white toast to brown, butter over margarine, and vanilla ice cream over hokey pokey.07 May 11:35 PM
Small BusinessPeter Calder: Chans serving happiness on plateTony Chan is already waiting outside Mercury Plaza at 9.30 when the building's owner opens up for the day.07 May 05:30 PM
BusinessTruffle farm lure for high-end land buyersA private country estate north of Auckland will soon start selling lots set amongst New Zealand's largest truffle plantation.06 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandDisgusted by offal discoveryA large chunk of what appears to be an animal artery disgusted customers at a popular Auckland burger joint when it was discovered inside a meat pattie yesterday.06 May 05:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Instant meal brimming with hefty dose of saltMy mission this week was to find instant noodles that my daughter could eat because, apparently, being the daughter of the "processed food lady" is boring, limiting and completely unfair.03 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFatty diet wreaks havoc in islandsPacific health experts are calling for a quota on the amount of fatty food exported to the Pacific Islands, where heart disease, diabetes and obesity are the norm.02 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandAussie growers dismiss tomato food safety concernsThe debate over importing Australian tomatoes which have been zapped with radiation has been driven by fierce trans-Tasman rivalry rather than legitimate food safety concerns, growers across the ditch say.01 May 08:49 PM
LifestyleKiwi chef leads restaurant to top 50 gloryAn Australian restaurant headed by New Zealand chef Ben Shewry has been ranked 21st on the World's 50 Top Restaurants list.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBurger bungles cause allergic alarmThe mother of a three-year-old allergic to tomatoes says her son could have died after a McDonald's store failed to provide for a burger without ketchup - three times.30 Apr 01:05 AM
AgribusinessSpirulina exports healthy earner for local firm LifestreamSpirulina, that gooey green stuff that was all the rage with 1990s health fanatics, is big business for an Auckland firm that's one of the world's biggest suppliers.28 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleHow much for a good coffee?An expensive cup of coffee isn't necessarily better than a cheap brew, it all depends on the skills of the barista making it.28 Apr 05:30 PM
