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Waffle brunch sandwich
Enjoy savoury waffles topped with beef patties, bacon and avocado. Video / Fresh Media

Sausage 101: From chorizo to lap cheong, a taste trip of the humble snag
Discover the fascinating journey of sausages through time and across cultures.

Tiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goals
A new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.

It's a Gem - the new cool avocado kid on the block
There's a new avo in town - here's why it's good news for growers.

Food price data: Cost of eating out spikes but fruit, vegetables and meat still falling
New Selected Price Index offers insight into how inflation is tracking.

'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discovered
Angela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".

Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland
Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.

A review of pretty much every common nut in Aotearoa
Would a pistachio beat a pecan in a fight?

Why seeds are the most underrated superfood
Here's how to add seeds like pumpkin, hemp and chia to your diet.

Losing taste for mukbangs: China cracks down on binging food bloggers in a warning against waste
Crackdown after food vlogger Mires fails to finish 100 chicken skewers in a restaurant.

Can you save cash by making your own butter?
Making your own gives you two end products - but is it really worth it?

Should you wash your fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher?
A viral TikTok hack has individuals using dishwashers to clean their fresh produce.

Crunching the numbers: How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?
What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?

Apple Frangipane Galette
This apple galette is a simple yet impressive dish you can make for dessert. Video / Fresh Recipes

Elephant Hill’s new menu: Linda Hall samples the goods
Did you know you can make delicious crackers from beer waste?

How swapping bacon for beans could cut dementia risk by 25%
Research finds 'significant association' between processed red meat and cognitive decline.

Winter seafood and the role of a good fish stock
Tuck into some hearty seafood dishes this season and make them shine with home-made stock.

‘Mind-blowing’: International student-turned-sommelier wins top industry title
Suraj GC has claimed one of hospitality's sought-after crowns.

Foodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenants
Foodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.

'Appalled': Supermarket customer finds bites taken out of grocery order
The Aucklander says there was animal poo on bags, and there have been previous problems.

Public sector cuts and food costs hurting kids' diets | Morning Bulletin August 8, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Public sector cuts top $58m, investigation against Casketeers' star dropped and food costs hurting kids' diets. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

From poison apples to superfoods: The evolution of tomatoes
New York Times: Tomatoes, once deemed toxic, are now considered a superfood.

'Good for our whole industry': Sawmill Brewery's history-making win
Small Matakana brewery wins big at the NZ Brewers Guild Beer Awards.

'Yikes': Why Serena Williams was 'denied access' to a 5-star Paris restaurant
Her complaint was seen by more than four million social media viewers.

Rotorua's Caper’s Café & Store's ‘Brotha ‘Mmmm’ toasted sandwich
The 2024 Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover saw eateries from around the country compete for the best in the country. Video / Toastie Takeover

Will TikTok's 'tadpole water' trend really help you lose weight?
Health experts weigh in on the latest bizarre TikTok trend.

How to eat like a New Yorker in New York City
With NYC Restaurant Week in full swing, these are the city's best places to eat.