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Should Aussie men drink champagne?

Should Aussie men drink champagne?

MEAT pies, footy, champagne. One of these things is not like the others in the eyes of Australian blokes. But is it about time bubbly was embraced as the drink of choice?

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Hottest spots for summer dining

Alfresco dining

FORGET white table cloths and silver cutlery, this festive season it's all about the casual meal with creative flair. Find out where's best to eat and be merry this season.   

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Moet launches 'made in India' bubbly

Moet launches 'made in India' bubbly

THE world's biggest champagne house has launched its first "made in India" sparkling wine as it seeks to capture a young, urban, sophisticated market.

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How to host the perfect dinner party

Wine toast

HAVING a few people over for dinner? DON'T FREAK OUT. Follow this guide

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Six drinks that will make every party

Cidar

HERE are some of the perfect drinks to help you get through those lazy days by the pool or in one of the many beer gardens scattered across the country.   

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How to make delicious Gelato Messina at home

NOW you can make like MESSINA and whip up their famous ice-cream at home! Here's an exclusive recipe excerpt for you to try out from their new book.

Americans confused by 'skinny turkeys'

ONE American company has been left confounded as to why some of its turkeys wouldn't plump up in time for thanksgiving this year.

Don't miss this rocky road

Don't miss this rocky road

THIS popular rocky road slice recipe is easy to prepare and can make a great Christmas food gift.

You've been eating your apples wrong

You've been eating your apples wrong

THE way you eat your apples now is totally wrong and completely wasteful. But don't worry - there's a ridiculously simple way to fix it.

Princess says horsemeat 'helps horses'

Ireland Spain Horsemeat Burgers

PRINCESS Anne has suggested that eating horsemeat may actually improve the standards of care for the animals.

Bubbly, chardonnay voted top drops

A SPARKLING wine and chardonnay have taken top spots in the Air New Zealand wine awards in Queenstown last night.

Six ways the coffee has changed

THE humble coffee - kickstarter of days and infuser of life - hasn't always looked like this. Here are six ways your cappuccino has changed.

Should Aussie men drink champagne?

Should Aussie men drink champagne?

MEAT pies, footy, champagne. One of these things is not like the others in the eyes of Australian blokes. But is it about time bubbly was embraced as the drink of choice?

Why Aussies should get used to queuing

Why Aussies should get used to queuing

MORE of the country's top restaurants have done away with bookings and expect diners to queue for their supper. Here's why ... and some tips to get you to the front of the line.

Rare tea set to fetch $137,000

tea auction

RARE teas more than half a century old are up for auction, with a prized narcissus oolong variety expected to sell for $137,000.

Turn off phone for meal discount

IT'S the idea that could put the 'fine' back into 'fine dining'. A restaurant is offering patrons a 50 per cent discount if they agree to turn off their mobile phones.

Better tables for the better looking

SO it's true - the beautiful people get the best tables at restaurants while the homely are pushed into the dark  corners.  

Waitress gets $200 tip ... just because

Waitress gets $200 tip ... just because

WHEN three guys randomly picked a waitress to receive a whopping tip, they had no idea she'd be so deserving of the extra cash. Her reaction will melt your heart.

Cake thieves shamed in hilarious FB rant

Cake thieves shamed in hilarious FB rant

UPDATE: One of the Messina bandits has turned himself in, coughing up the cash for the tasty cake he pinched with his mates. Here's how it went down.

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Pucker up: Babies' lemon faces

Photographer David Wile asked his Facebook friends if he could photograph their kids tasting lemons for the first time. The results are hila...

Celebrity Pizza faces

You've never seen pizzas like this before, all created in the name of charity, made to order and featuring your favourite celeb.