The science behind why glass gives a better flavour.

Brace yourselves, Cumberbatch fans.

The race to deliver the season's first Bluff oysters has taken two chefs on a sleep-deprived odyssey from Auckland.

The 'Daily Dozen' comprises the foods and activities recommended to lower the risks.

Parents are being urged to keep an eye on snacks they are putting in their children's lunch boxes which can seem healthy.

Is this the mash-up you've been waiting for?

Are we overly conservative about expiration dates? This new grocer thinks so.

Five tips for navigating the confusing snack bar terrain.

Every time we have a cup of coffee we are presented with an ethical choice, writes Alexander Gillespie.

We come from a family that prides itself on hosting guests and throwing fantastic dinner parties.

"Pulse" describes the edible seed from the pod of a legume crop.

The potential health impacts for a man who vows to spend a year eating just spuds.

It's time to move on from Atkins and paleo to a nice big loaf of sourdough. Sort of.

Planning to reheat your dinner?

Greg Bruce spends a day in the kitchen with Sid Sahrawat and discovers a chef with a penchant for silence - and a problem with carrots.

Steve Braunias takes a journey into 'heart attack alley', Auckland's Lincoln Rd - 3km of road with as much fast food as a glutton can eat.

The verdict's in on this Bay of Plenty creation.

Because you don't really want to eat the entire bag, do you?

A viral video claims to have discovered creepy crawlies inside tea bags.

Clinical trials turn the tables on our long-held beliefs about the "most important meal of the day".

For many, a Tip Top Trumpet on a hot summer's day is as Kiwi as a pair of jandals and a day at the beach. But it appears the old favourite is missing something.

New research reveals the times during the day when we're most likely to succumb to bad food.

It's good news for chocolate lovers.

When is a croissant not a croissant? When the Poms are involved.

It's a barbecue, Chinese-style.

Here's the lowdown on what nominees Eddie Redmayne, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet will feast on at this year's Academy Awards after-party.

It's never too early to start a love affair with food.