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E-health records for dead people
Sue Dunlevy National Health Reporter DEAD people are being given e-health records in the latest bungle involving the beleaguered $1 billion government program.
Queen of style’s Coast apartment
Hannah Sbeghen ELIZABETH McMahon’s highrise pad overlooking the ocean could very well be the envy of all women.
Coast mansion fit for a movie star
Aleisha Pidgeon IF WALLS could talk there would be a story or two coming from this Isle of Capri mansion.
ADF chiefs have priorities mixed up
Defence chiefs’ letter to the editor was just management waffle.
Teen cyberbullying scourge revealed
Lauren Wilson Social Affairs Writer DOCTORING images to humiliate classmates — some aged just 12 — is the latest vile trend of cyber bullies. These are some of the ways you can put a stop to it.
What Aussie men need to know
Em Rusciano AFTER a shocking week filled with a new level of ‘online douchery’, Em Rusciano has one message for the people raising the men of Australia.
‘I’ve hated the last 10 years of my life’
Rohan Smith THERE are some things society still refuses to talk about. One man decided he’d had enough of staying quiet about his struggle with depression.
Tax deductions for cars rev up
Anthony Keane TAXPAYERS are claiming larger work-related car expenses - but rule changes to be introduced this year are set to slow down many motorists.
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KFC’s NSFW social media fail
KFC Australia just posted a seriously cringeworthy tweet to promote an upcoming “hot and spicy” product. WARNING: NSFW.
What has happened to avocado toast?
CHEFS and cafe owners are getting fancy with the brunch staple, and customers are being taken for a rather expensive ride.
Shapes shake up: Our blind taste test
LUNCH box legend, Arnott’s Shapes, has had a flavour makeover, but how do the new flavours compare to their beloved predecessors?
How to make these cool salad jar lunches
TIRED of unwrapping a boring old sandwich for lunch at work? Here are some recipes for fun, healthy salads in a jar.
Fans slam ‘revolting’ new Shapes
THEY have been a lunch box favourite for more than 40 years, but now customers are turning their backs on Shapes.
Would you eat this ‘horrific’ sandwich?
IS THIS the worst sandwich ever? Well, according to some social media users — the combo is ‘horrific’ with some saying it would make them sick.
The joys of being a diner with soul
EATING alone is a very different to eating lonely; it’s all about luxuriating in the pleasure of your own company, says Matt Preston on why it’s so good to be cooking solo.
What to cook for dinner tonight
TAKE the hard work out of this week’s meals with crab cakes and healthy fish burgers.
People love this ‘gross’ secret superfood
IT’S not kale or quinoa. And if you knew what exactly you were eating it you might freak out a lot. But an expert says they’re a small package full of good stuff.
People going nuts for ‘raindrop cake’
MOST of the current dessert trends are neon, absurdly elaborate and bad for your waistline. But the latest cult dessert is much more modest.
Aussie ingredient Americans are nuts for
A HUMBLE but brilliant Australian ingredient is suddenly making waves overseas. We didn’t even realise the rest of the world didn’t eat this.
Fake oregano being sold in Australia
WHEN you buy a jar of oregano leaves from the supermarket, you expect them to be 100 per cent oregano, right? Well, that’s not the case.
‘That doesn’t make me want a burger!’
A QUEENSLAND burger chain has been called “disgusting” and “pathetic” after its new ad campaign raised some eyebrows.
What I’m cooking now
Here are a several ideas from Matt Preston on how to use what’s in season right now based on the 10 best dishes that he has been cooking for family and friends
Buffet wars: Food fight erupts
A MASSIVE brawl took place in a buffet line after a couple became incensed over the amount of crab claws a young man was taking.
Japanese invent ‘salad’ cakes
TRUST the Japanese to come up with the most genius idea for ‘healthy food’. But will Japan’s hot new food trend take off?
‘How I lost 40kg eating curry’
SHE’S been dubbed India’s answer to Nigella Lawson. And while being skinny was never Anjum Anand’s aim, but how she got there may surprise you.
Raweo recipe is heaven in a bite!
We give you the Raweo. A healthy, easy to make take on the popular Oreo.
What on earth have they done to Oreos?
HAVE YOU eaten an Oreo and thought, ‘man — I wish this cookie was a little thinner’. Well, you’re prayers have been answered — but it’s come at a cost.
Kraft’s trick fools everyone
TWEAKING a popular product has been a disaster for the likes of Vegemite, Milo and Cadbury. So they might want to try this.
Why Woolies killed Homebrand
THERE’S an extremely good reason Woolworths had to get rid of Homebrand products. Packaging affects our tastebuds big time.
How Easter eggs went PC this year
DID YOU notice your chocolate eggs this year were missing the word Easter from the packaging? There’s a reason for that.
Why avocado is actually the worst
GIVEN its mushy, green poop texture, I’m gobsmacked there could be a shortage of avocados in Australia. Warning: Opinion
Getting the most out of your stand mixer
DO you have an expensive stand mixer sitting in your kitchen and not doing much? Here are six hacks to get the most out of it.
Here’s why you’re always hungry
DO you find that you’re always jonesing for a snack? Here are five possible reasons why you’re always hungry.
First Dates’ did have one big fail
WHILE we’ve been delighted at some of the hilarious First Dates match-ups, there was one aspect of the restaurant that was a massive disappointment.
Why chefs ignore use-by-dates
FROM ‘best-before’ to ‘use-by’ dates, when would you draw the line when it comes to eating food that has expired?
Inside Australia’s fanciest store
IT SUPPLIES celebrity chefs Heston Blumenthal and Matt Moran and specialises in rare truffles and $10,000 beluga caviar. It’s heaven for food snobs.
Rejoice! The avocado drought is over
FOR months we’ve been punished with high price tags on avocados but the good news is — it could soon be raining avocados.
A week of healthy dinner recipes
COMING up with a week’s worth of delicious, healthy recipes can be a strain. So we’ve found seven excellent recipes to take the hard work out of meal planning.
‘Tax on the poor’ a good idea?
IF YOU’RE rich, then you might not think twice about a tax like this. But this ‘feel good’ tax proposal has a dark side.
The Big Mac secret sauce recipe
ARE you a closet lover of that Big Mac sauce? Well, this close-to-perfect recipe will change your world. You’re welcome.
Celebrate: Spreadable Twix is a thing
THERE is a new god, and his name is spreadable Twix (and spreadable Bounty, and spreadable Maltesers).
Amazing hot cross bun hacks
IF YOU are partial to a hot cross bun, it’s time to pull out the big guns — for starters, swap the butter for bacon.
Now we’ve reached peak laziness
WE thought the world had reached peak laziness when supermarkets started selling peeled mandarins. But no, things got worse.
The truth behind THAT Big Mac video
LAST week, a disturbing video of molten copper failing to destroy a Big Mac quickly went viral. Here’s the scientific explanation you didn’t see.
A Big Mac is ‘virtually indestructible’
EVER wondered how indestructible a Big Mac really is? Here’s what happens when the McDonald’s favourite is doused with molten copper.
The world’s most expensive bacon sanga
HESTON Blumenthal has created the world’s most expensive bacon sandwich for astronaut Tim Peake to take into space.
A week of healthy dinner recipes
COMING up with a week’s worth of healthy recipes can be a strain. So we’ve found seven delicious recipes to take the hard work out of meal planning.
Outrage over man ‘peeing on cereal’
VIDEO footage has emerged that appears to show a Kellogg’s employee urinating all over a conveyor belt while it is in operation at a factory.
Oz, we give you doughnut ice-cream cones
IN THE wise words of Homer J Simpson, “doughnuts, is there anything they can’t do?”.
The secret to In-N-Out burgers
FANS of In-N-Out behold! You no longer have to fly halfway around the world for a juicy burger. After weeks of experiments we’ve discovered the secret.
‘Most hilariously bad dining experience’
CHEF Mark Nery was so incensed at one customer’s particularly harsh review of his restaurant that he responded with a stunning takedown.
Chocolate is good for your brain
GOOD news, chocoholics. Researchers have discovered that chocolate is actually good for your memory and organisational skills.
What the heck is in a Rainbow Bagel?
FOODIES are losing their minds over the psychedelic Rainbow Bagel, the latest sweet sensation to flood social media. But what do they actually taste like?
The ultimate, gooey Creme Egg hack
IT TURNS out it is possible to improve on perfection. Here’s how to make an Aussie favourite even better.
Reimagining street food in Perth
STREET food has found its way to the menus of the city’s coolest kitchens and a wave of upmarket, chic Asian food is now hitting Perth’s plates.
Cleveland Street’s a great place for meats and treats
THERE’S something for everyone in the wide variety of dishes on offer in Surry Hills, with plenty to please the most fastidious of foodies. Here are 5 of the best.
‘I’m terrified of my children being burnt’
ANOTHER Thermomix owner has voiced her concern about the potentially dangerous device and says she’s terrified others will be hurt.
The things Italians do for pizza
MAN, the Italians are really, really obsessive about their pizza. They’re campaigning to have one pizza officially protected by the UN.
Five to-die-for dishes at Taste of Sydney
SYDNEY’S best chefs descend on Centennial Park next weekend for Taste of Sydney. Here’s the top five dishes you should have on your shopping list.
These eating times are ruining your diet
THE time of day plays a surprisingly large role in determining what you should eat. These are the hours when you’re in danger of overeating.
We have officially reached peak laziness
ARE we now so lazy, as a species, that we need others to do the most simple things for us? How much further can this go?
Is this the most ridiculous rule ever?
THE food truck fad has taken over. But inconsistent laws are making it difficult to get their wares in front of hungry people who want them.
US Hungry Jack’s hot dogs ‘a disgrace’
THE new hot dog from the US version of Hungry Jack’s - Burger King - is a Whopper of a marketing disaster, and a culinary calamity, too.
‘Rat foot’ found in kid’s sausage
A WOMAN was horrified to discover her toddler chewing on what appeared to be a rat’s foot after serving him up a sausage for lunch.
Subway to ensure Footlong is 12 inches
THE chain has settled a US class-action suit filed after Perth teenager Matt Corby posted a photo of his inadequate sub on Facebook.
An enchanted maize
Ever since he spent a summer holiday, aged five, getting lost every day and hiding out in a huge field of corn, Matt Preston has had a deep and abiding love affair with corn.
What the stars will dine on at the Oscars
A FOUNTAIN flowing with gallons of hot fudge and a seafood bar weighing almost 200kg: here’s what the stars will be eating (or not) at the Academy Awards.
McDonald’s launches new ice cream
ATTENTION all ice cream lovers: This is not a drill. The McFlurry just got better.
Why millennials don’t eat cereal
A STUDY has found that millenials are skipping out on cereal because “it’s simply too much of an inconvenience”.
Foods you should never keep in the fridge
WHILE it might be tempting to stuff all your groceries in the fridge to make them last longer, not all foods are designed to be refrigerated.
What’s that in my meal? A pearl
A MUM on “a rare date night without the kids” ordered a seafood entree and bit on something hard that almost broke her tooth. She is smiling now.
Foods you should never reheat
YOU may want to think again about reheating that rice left over from last night.
Where your chocolate really comes from
FROM harsh farming conditions to tackling child labour, a complicated process goes into making the treats we gluttonously consume and take for granted.
The most sought-after meal in America
YOU can’t book, the lines are so long that a six-hour wait is the norm, and even Kanye couldn’t jump the queue. So what is all the fuss about?
What does the Pope eat?
POPE Francis has spent the past week visiting Mexico. So did he chow down on tacos? What are his dietary demands? His chef tells all.
Domino’s failing to deliver on promise
DOMINO'S made a bold promise about its delivery service, but so far customers have been less than impressed. Has the pizza chain gone too far?
McDonald’s classic sells for $140,000
A BRITISH fast food fan claimed the pricey McDonald’s favourite in an online charity sale.
How important is breakfast?
WE ALL know it’s called the most important meal of the day, but would it actually be healthier to skip breakfast? These experts have the answer.
Macca’s adds beer to the menu
MCDONALD’S is jumping on board with the classic burger and beer combo in Asia, with the franchise rolling out its first booze offering.
New app allows you to sell your leftovers
WOULD you order takeaway from your neighbours? Hundreds are already cooking up a storm to offload their delicacies to total strangers.
Healthy recipes: Weekly meal plan
COMING up with a week’s worth of healthy recipes can be a strain. So we’ve found seven excellent recipes to take the hard work out of meal planning.
The truth behind this funny cafe sign
WELL, if likening avocados to cash isn’t a sign of the times, we’re not sure what is. Here’s how one cafe is taking care of its precious fruit.
Donna Hay’s favourite superfoods
HERE are two delicious recipes that will inject some of Donna Hay’s favourite superfoods into your diet.
Sweet change to one of your favourite Allen’s lollies
YOU’VE asked, and Allen’s has arrived with a sweet delivery. But which party mix favourite will soon be sold on its own?
You’ve been using chopsticks wrong
WHETHER you struggle with them or are a natural, this tip will make your chopstick experience a lot better.
Foodies punked with Macca’s
A LEADING chef in Los Angeles has prepared a five-course dinner for food bloggers using McDonald’s ingredients.
What a six-year-old Happy Meal looks like
ONE woman decided to leave a Happy Meal from McDonald’s untouched for six years as an experiment. This is what it looks like now.
This is the milk you should actually buy
THINK you have to spend lots to enjoy the best milk, ice creams, yoghurts and cheeses? Well, you’re wrong. Sometimes the best options are nice and cheap.
Woman’s rotten McMuffin horror
JENNA Mooring has barely been able to stomach food since she narrowly missed biting into a rotten McMuffin at a Gold Coast restaurant.
Seafood scare prompts warnings
JUST as we cleared our fridges of salmonella-infected packets of salad, there’s a new toxic food threat to worry about.
The three essential burger rules
LES Hill is obsessed with burgers. After eating his way around the world, he’s come up with three rules for the perfect specimen.
Indiana Jones as you’ve never seen him
YOU may have seen Indiana Jones but we’re guessing you’ve never experienced it like this! To mark the 35th annivesary of the original adventure, Brisbane is hosting this special screening.
The most indulgent dessert of all time?
YOU need to celebrate World Nutella Day (yes, it is an official day) with this deep-fried jaffle ice cream sandwich? It’s hot, cold, smooth, crunchy, sweet, salty, beautiful and messy.
Kale salad has more calories than Big Mac
IF YOU’VE been feeling virtuous choosing that ‘healthy’ option, you might want to take a look at this.
Dinner that costs more than a Macbook
AMERICA’S most expensive restaurant just made your chances of ever eating there even slimmer, with dinner for two costing an (g)astronomical amount.
Where to find Brisbane’s hip new market
THE city’s booming farmers’ market scene has a new arrival, which organisers have given a rather clever name.
Food poisoning expert reveals six foods he never eats
AFTER the salmonella outbreak in Sydney, a food poisoning expert has listed the six bacteria-prone foods he never touches.
Sneaky tricks supermarkets use
THESE are the hidden marketing tricks in supermarkets which make shoppers gravitate towards certain products — and ultimately spend more.
Allen’s caves to pressure, again
IF YOU whinge about something persistently enough, someone else might just do something about it.
Aussie avocado crisis explained
AUSTRALIA is in the midst of an avocado shortage, with some as expensive as $8, and growers are being blamed for jacked up prices and limits on how many we can buy at once.
How to eat our favourite fish
Here are some ways to help salmon regain its reputation among for being darned good eating, writes Matt Preston.
World’s best lamington goes global
SNOW was swapped for coconut as leading chef Neil Perry made our humble lamington famous on the chic ski slopes of Aspen.
Why is this picture so controversial?
CELEBRITY chef Nigella Lawson created a stir at a recent Sydney Opera House appearance and it was all over how to eat a scone.
Uber is shaking up the food delivery game
THIS bacon and potato gem breakfast burrito could be in your hungover little hands within 10 minutes on a Sunday morning. Who wouldn’t love that?
Student tricks food stealing housemate
THEY say revenge is a dish best served cold. But one fed up university student took that to a whole new level after cooking up this scheme.
The world’s most expensive Kit Kat
WOULD you pay $88 for a Kit Kat? These limited edition eight-finger bars are literally laced with gold.
