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Oliver enrages West Africans
Quirky interpretation of famed dish has attracted around 4,500 comments on social media.

Noted chef relishes challenge of another Taste test
Last year top chef Kyle Street was at Western Springs rocking to the Foo Fighters.

Top chefs cook for their kids
They are some of the best chefs in the country, serving top cuisine to discerning diners. But what are they dishing up at home?

Wine: Light wines for summer
If your attention is now turning to wines that reflect the season and our usual lighter summer cuisine, you’d do well to seek out these gems.

Review: Cibo, Parnell
An outstanding dinner at an eatery at the top of its game — even if the rather familiar style of service can be Amusing to some.

Wendyl Wants To Know: Go Native Mixed Berry & Apple Fruit Bites $1.99
This tempting little bag of fruity bites was displayed next to the strawberries and other fresh fruits in my local supermarket.

Treat yourself to an Outlandish night (+food news)
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up the latest food and beverage news.

Milk dangers exposed in new research
Milk has long been recommended for boosting calcium intake, but new research suggests that it does little to strengthen bones and can double the risk of an early death.

Top expat chef stocks up with goodies
Hot-shot Kiwi chef Matt Lambert will be adding NZ clams and cheeses to the menu of his Michelin star New York restaurant after a visit here this month.

Celebrating the long weekend (+recipes)
Simon Gault, and Ben Milgate and Elvis Abrahanowicz from Sydney restaurant Porteno, share some recipe ideas for the long weekend.

Review: Dilecta, Grey Lynn
A delectable array of Mediterranean-inspired small plates gives diners good reason to head to Grey Lynn.

Wendyl wants to know: Quick spuds win snack war game, set and mash
This product is one of those foods you stare at on the supermarket shelf and wonder why it is there.

Why there's so much love for S.P.Q.R (+recipe)
S.P.Q.R, hallmark of Auckland dining and Ponsonby road staple for over twenty years, publishes the cookbook S.P.Q.R with the restaurant's recipes, photographs and, republished here, a tribute written by Simon Farrell-Green.

Food critics served McDonald's
McDonald's myths are easy to come by and we all know that fresh, organic food is not only healthier but tastes much nicer, right?

Shelley Bridgeman: Are you confused about food?
In short, eating is a moral, political and ethical minefield, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

What is NZ's best coffee?
Auckland coffee roasters have won out at this year's coffee awards, taking home seven of the nine categories including the supreme award.

Why food rot is hot to trot
A little bit of rot is hot to trot these days. That is, food that has been intentionally fermented. And here's why.

Drink alcohol and eat meat to improve male fertility - but cut down on coffee, studies suggest
Drinkers reported better sexual function than teetotallers, while meat-eaters had a higher sperm density than vegetarians.