Auckland has long needed a place where you can turn up at (almost) any hour for a coffee, a piece of pie or some turkey meatloaf - and The Fed ticks all the boxes.

The hype has been building, is the Whittaker's K Bar chocolate a hit or a miss?

I will travel a long way for good Greek food - it is always top of my dining list when visiting Melbourne and Sydney.

Airline food doesn't always have the best reputation - especially if you're travelling in economy or with a budget carrier.

Recent improvements in measurement technology have now thrown a spotlight on the quantity of these chemicals released by normal use.

They may seem like a healthy start to the day, but bananas can actually throw you off your healthy eating goals.

Spread your fashion sense across the wines you serve. Pop the cork. Twist the cap.

Poutine, pickles and housemade everything at a delicious North American-influenced deli.

A brunch at the philanthropist's park proves less than perfect.

Do we really need to carry around water bottles all day? Take this quiz to find out if what you think about your drink is more hype than fact.

The nostalgic chewy bar is featured in Whittaker's latest chocolate creation.

Chef Sean Connolly gives Niva Retimanu from NZ Herald Focus a crash course in pasta making.

Shelley Bridgeman shares her latest restaurant gripes.

Matcha tea has been touted as a superfood because it is high in antioxidants and vitamins. But most who drink it have a mission: It's their morning cuppa.

A fast-advancing fungal disease could be lethal to the world's banana supply.

It's commonly thought that burnt food could cause cancer. But is there any truth in this?

A top chef is using leftover food from the Olympic Village to make meals for Rio's homeless.

A special project has me based in the Southern Lakes district for a little while, and that means I'm full of the joys of winter.

May I present three wines to get you through the last week of the Olympics.

Casablanca offered that spice on a cold, wet and windy Sunday morning.

COMMENT: Two supermarket solutions are acceptable toppings for your winter puddings, but why not make the real thing?

An American restaurant has paid a dear price for hocking off Kiwi deer meat as Alaskan reindeer.

A bacon lover was just about to fry up some rashers when they noticed something attached to their meat.

Best use of quinoa in urban Auckland? The octopus dish at Gemmayze St.

Steve Braunias, The man who ate Lincoln Rd, digs the decor at Mexicali Fresh, but what does he think of the tacos?

Plunging dairy prices have again pushed down the price of food.

Burger King is the latest fast food chain to jump on the international home delivery bandwagon.

You may have been warned that sprouting or green potatoes are poisonous, but is there actually any truth to this?

Your freezer can play a significant role in helping you to eat well on a daily basis no matter how busy you are.

Why you may want to rethink having your groceries delivered straight to your door.