As McDonalds announces it's all day breakfast, we take a look at the long, surprising history of the egg sandwich that started it all.

Quaffing water before eating or chowing high-protein breakfast food are among latest scientific recipes for losing weight.

A chocolate fan has suggested a new Whittaker's combo that is gathering support on Facebook.

Nescafé has changed its recipe but it isn't winning over coffee fans.

Heading into asparagus season, we consider the theories put forward explaining why some people notice a smell in their urine after eating asparagus.

Do you find coriander disgusting or honey too sweet? Your genes may be to blame.

A generation ago, Chinese food meant fried rice and chop suey seasoned with MSG. Now, dinersare spoiled for choice, finds Living's restaurant reviewer, Peter Calder.

Here are our five favourite spots for an afternoon session in the sun.

"Are New Zealand's grocery prices driving people to takeaway?"

Graze to your heart's content with these simple, summer dishes.

For those of us who love nibbling on chocolate but feel guilty afterwards, this could be the news we've been waiting for.

Sales of eggs in Britain are up about 5 per cent on last year and have risen almost a quarter compared to seven years ago.

It's a hard road finding the perfect chardonnay. But this week I think I've cracked it.

Enter through a garage roller door off New North Rd into a room with a couple of scattered beanbags, and an inviting space for four-legged friends.

I recently spent some time in the UK and was reminded of how important a side of mushy peas is with your fish and chips, Wendyl writes.

As one of the more powerful women in property, Angela Bull acknowledges how few of her gender run big projects.

The Champagne and wine list is extensive and well-researched.

Spanish hams hang from hooks to add to the authentic feel of this central Auckland restaurant.

To herald in World Vegetarian Day tomorrow, the 2015 hottest celebrity vegetarians have been announced.

Gordon Ramsay on the ring against the french chef Philippe Etchebest.

Just one can of fizzy drink a day can increase the risk of heart attack by a third and dramatically raise the chance of diabetes and stroke, the largest ever study has found.

I am a terrible cook, writes Deborah Hill Cone. So I don't know what possessed me to invite people for dinner. I had a revelation this week about why I'm so useless at everything after reading a book

Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.

Do you pronounce the "nut" in Nutella? We feel your pain.

The professor says we eat too much meat. Since I'm the cook at our place, this is actually an instruction cleverly disguised as an idle observation.

The young 'uns have two weeks of no school stretching ahead of them. Here are some ideas to keep them occupied.

We all need protein so go for the best our country can offer.

Visit the world's top hideaway in tiny Tai Tapu.