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What exactly are ‘greens powders’ – and are they worth the hype?

These packets of bright green goodness are sold as the key to health. So what do they do, and are they better than food?

  • Susie Burrell
Josh Homme, singer of Queens of the Stone Age.

‘Bourdain and I loved dining out’: Where Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme loves to eat

From street tacos to the steak he’ll never forget, Josh Hommes shares his food favourites – plus the Melbourne bar you might find him rocking out at.

  • Jane Rocca
Illustration: Simon Letch

Want to lose weight? Try our restaurant critic’s ‘Sometimes, Always, Never’ strategy

It took two years, but I managed to rid myself of 36 kilos, writes Terry Durack.

  • Terry Durack
Arnott’s Pizza Shapes hot cross buns.

We taste-tested novelty hot cross buns so you don’t have to (and Pizza Shapes weren’t even the worst)

Supermarkets have unleashed their latest range of hybrid hot cross buns, with mixed results. So which ones win and which should go straight to the bargain bin?

  • Bianca Hrovat
There are better ways to stay alert than yet another caffeine hit.

How to manage the daily 3pm slump (without reaching for something sweet)

If you find yourself struggling in the afternoons, here are some simple steps you can take to power through the day.

  • Susie Burrell
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Where to buy a good lighter style of shiraz in Australia

Cool-climate regions are the place for this more refined, aromatic and less-weighty style of red wine.

  • Huon Hooke
Poh in her kitchen in Norwood, South Australia,

‘The best Thai I have ever had’: Poh Ling Yeow’s Melbourne laneway discovery

The MasterChef favourite shares her top spots to eat out in Australia and overseas – and the unusual Italian dish she loves to cook at home.

  • Jane Rocca
Which bottled salad dressing is the healthier choice?

10 popular salad dressings, ranked from unhealthiest to healthiest

A good dressing can be the difference between a delicious or not-so-delish salad. But which ones are the best from a nutrition point of view?

  • Susie Burrell
Chicken, cashew nut and capsicum stir-fry recipe.

When and what to eat at lunch for a healthier brain and body

Late luncher? Can’t resist food-court fare? It might be time to revise your workaday eating habits.

  • Susie Burrell

Can I fly domestic with a bottle of champagne in my hand luggage?

Airlines insist you don’t pack anything with the potential to explode, but can you bring bubble-wrapped bubbly onboard?

  • Huon Hooke

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