Simply by eating from smaller plates you could slash your calorie intake by nearly a tenth, according to researchers.

A chemical found in red wine helps slow dementia, say scientists - but you would have to drink 1,000 bottles a day to get enough of it.

Here's a place where the years do condemn.

Scientists have looked at the issue of dairy and inflammation and have recently published a systematic review of the issue, writes Niki Bezzant.

Planning ahead makes midweek dinner parties a piece of cake.

A newcomer to Remuera brings a soupcon of grunge with it to liven up the locals.

Rugby World Cup fever is creeping into stores and supermarkets as a number of All Blacks-related products are rolled out.

These burger fillers taste fine despite additives - and dogs love them too, writes Wendyl Nissen.

The Burbs is a delightful little space set in a nook of Farm Cove shops in Auckland's east.

I like being middle-aged, fully-figured and self-indulgent. I am a product of our fortunate age and place. I don't want to live forever, writes Peter Lyons.

In a sea of "celebrity" chefs, Heston Blumenthal is a master of marketing, writes Bella Katz.

While foods such as oysters, chilli and asparagus are well-known aphrodisiacs, there are some others which dampen sexual desire instead of fanning the flames.

Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.

Grove veteran saves the day at Main Beach.

Vegetarians look away - today we're talking about the most mouth-watering meat lovers' restaurants in Auckland.

Steve Braunias is addicted to MasterChef NZ. He casts his eye over the final eight contenders.

Two top chefs cooked their way into people's hearts - and wallets - to help disadvantaged kids at a fundraising dinner last night.

Fired Italian forklift driver Luca Cicioni is back earning dough - and the rookie waiter is a hit with Auckland diners.

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has snapped up an eight-bedroom 17th-century Grade II-listed home in north London.

Top up your usual Father's Day gift with one of these outstanding wines. They're especially tailored for the taste buds of the thinking man.

Most lettuce has almost no flavour, hardly any texture, little nutritional value and is about as exciting as a wet weekend.

The mere mention of South American food evokes thoughts of grilled beef. El Humero on the North Shore serves plenty of that and a side of family friendliness.

"A friend hastily sent me a message from his phone immediately after he had attempted to buy some tinned asparagus spears at his local supermarket."

Our juicy feijoas and tasty bluff oysters have earned New Zealand the title of the next go-to foodie destination in a prominent US-based foodie magazine.

The menu is an all-day list of favourites and dishes with a twist.

A breakfast treat once thought to be bad for your health has now been shown be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet.