OpinionWendyl NissenSaucy paste is tasty and simpleCOMMENT: It's tasty, cheap and only has one ingredient that some of you may want to avoid.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenThey taste good and are good for youCOMMENT: These bars are sweet but low in sugar and are ideal for lunchboxes.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenQuestions on flavour bear little fruitOpinion: Herbal or fruit teas are clean and simple, right?09 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenBerocca now comes in a quick pick-me-up canCOMMENT: Berry booster works out dearer than its tablet counterpart, writes Wendyl Nissen.09 Apr 01:15 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenTasty fish curry earns all health ticksCOMMENT: Wendyl Nissen casts her eye over Sealord NZ Hoki Malay Coconut Curry.31 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenNissen: Fast, filling and no nasties in Thai mealComment: This has a lot of sugar but the dish is traditionally sweet.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenHigh-sugar twist on classic Kiwi bikkieCOMMENT: 3 teaspoons of sugar in every puff requires strict discipline.17 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenReviewed: 'Diet' noodles the perfect light dishCOMMENT: 'Diet' noodles easy to prepare for quick, light lunch or dinner.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWontons afloat in a sea of additivesCOMMENT: I used to eat a lot of these soups for lunch in the 90s, then I looked at the ingredients label, reports Wendyl Nissen.03 Mar 07:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenSouthern-style chicken passes taste testCOMMENT: Could Tegel's spicy nibbles match the world's best? Very acceptable, dish them up again, says aficionado.24 Feb 09:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenNissen: Good intro to healthy Asian starterCOMMENT: Summer rolls kit is pricey but at least it's from a real person.18 Feb 10:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenLollies sweet as, but better for youCOMMENT: Natural flavours make this confectionery is a healthier treat for your friends and family.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWhat's really in your meat pieCOMMENT: The flavour and colours are natural but less than a fifth of these pies is meat.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Vogel's cracks healthy cereal numberProduct with low sugar and salt and plenty of wholegrains a good choice.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenNissen: Flavourings help a tasty, fast foodCOMMENT: When do-it-yourself pasta is not on the agenda and a quick meal is needed, this package fits the bill.20 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenSoda with a twist a sugary pop hitCOMMENT: A do-it-yourself version without the sugar is better for you.14 Jan 02:51 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenThe only barbecue foods you need this summerCOMMENT: Wendyl Nissen headed to the supermarket on a mission to find some of our favourite barbecue foods with the least additives in them.07 Jan 11:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenTuna pouch only half-filled with tunaCOMMENT: A flavoured tuna pocket is easy to take to work or to complete a meal but why not buy a tin and add your own fresh flavour.07 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Hollandaise gets dressing-downCOMMENT: I understand that our reader finds this easy to prepare and it is less fatty than a true hollandaise but, oh, it has so many additives.30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: 'Low-sugar' hides additivesCOMMENT: The most disappointing thing about this syrup is that nowhere on the packaging does it signal that it uses artificial sweeteners.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenSurprising additions to your sushi condimentsAfter writing about wasabi rice crackers two weeks ago I realised that I had never taken a good look at two very common and popular condiments.16 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Have a real food XmasCOMMENT: I have spent an afternoon in the supermarket for you and has come up with my best selections for Christmas Day food items.09 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenHealthy snack? The additives hiding in rice crackersCOMMENT: These take a dozen ingredients to get the taste of wasabi.03 Dec 01:15 AM
LifestyleNo pigs were harmed to bring it homeCOMMENT: These intriguing no-bacon bacon bits change initial impressions.25 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: A good chicken feedCOMMENT: Free-range nuggets beat the previously foul rap-sheet.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: No duck was harmedCOMMENT: These chips taste like the real thing but that's down to clever chemists.11 Nov 04:00 PM