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Parents' fury as primary school bans cupcakes
Citing cultural issues and food allergies, one school has issued an extraordinary decree.

Expert picks for the best food in Bali
Planning a trip to Bali? Put these Ubud hotspots on your list for some great local eating.

Behind the rise of cafe culture
Joanna Mathers charts the rise of the urban caffeine connoisseur

Could a keto diet be bad for athletes' bones?
New York Times: Race walkers on ketogenic diet showed early signs indicative of bone loss.

Teen's clever Oreo cookie hack goes viral
"This is the video that made me weep tears of joy," wrote on viewer.

Shocking way MasterChef judge told staff they're out of a job
"To all my team, I truly regret it has come to this."

Kiwi classic Snifters making a comeback - but there's a twist
Kiwis, rejoice! Your favourite childhood treat is making a comeback - kind of.

Everything you need to know about chocolate
New York Times: The beloved bar has come a long way in quality and complexity.

How much Vegemite should be spread on toast?
"Your answer to this should be mandatory on your Tinder profile," a Reddit user suggests.

'You eat the batter?' Man's fish and chip theory sparks outrage
One Twitter user has us wondering if we've been wrong about fish and chips all along.

What it's like to eat the world's biggest pho
Jenni Mortimer eyes up four litres of broth in downtown Seattle.

Mum's genius hack to hide snacks from teen son
It goes to show that the best hiding spots are always in plain sight.

How to avoid gaining weight as a couple
Falling in love can also see us fall in to some unhealthy habits.

Singapore's secret sustainable pantry
Amongst Singapore's skyscrapers there are still some farming foodie delights to be found.

Xtraordinary brings a welcome fusion of old and new to Long Bay
A new village is taking shape at Long Bay - and its food offerings are expanding.

What free school lunches means for school trialling the initiative
"They used to pick out every colourful bit of vegetable from the food, now they love it."

Wuhan's signature noodles become a symbol of solidarity
A Wuhan staple have become a symbol of solidarity with the people of the quarantined city.

Kiwi mum's genius avocado hack goes viral
Looking to stop your precious avo turning brown in the fridge? Then you need to try this.

Animal rights protester furious - claims truck driver dumped cattle waste on her car
Animal rights protester furious - claims truck driver dumped cattle waste on her car. Video / Supplied / Tik Tok

Teen's school lunchbox sparks furious debate
At first it looks just like a regular school lunch — but it has sparked debate among mums.

Would you pay $59 for cauliflower?
A Sydney restaurant is raising eyebrows for one pricey item on its swanky menu.

Why this is a tough time to be a Kiwi kid
Think kids these days have it easy? Niki Bezzant explains why they don't.

Famous chefs share their favourite meals of 2019
Top chefs from around the world share their favourite meals from 2019.

Destination Dining: Peppersack, Tallinn, Estonia
This week's Destination Dining takes us to the cosy and inviting Peppersack in Estonia.

A Thai cooking class with a difference
A cooking class in Bangkok is helping refugees find their feet in a new country.

Kim Knight reviews: Scandal, Ponsonby
Take your senses back to the scandalous 80s at this Ponsonby newcomer.

Editorial: Keep calm and eat avocado
Editorial: Creamy green goodness ranks high on many a Kiwi shopping list.