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Maggie Beer in her kitchen in the Barossa.

The restaurants and bars Maggie Beer loves the most – and her secret to super-juicy roast chook

The national food treasure shares her go-to dining spots − plus some essential home cooking wisdom.

  • Jane Rocca
It’s easier to maintain a balanced diet, and it won’t harm our gut, if you allow a little bit of deliciousness into your life.

Seven daily habits to improve your gut health and boost brain power

They aren’t tough, either. They include eating nuts and chickpeas, drinking coffee and allowing an occasional treat.

  • Emily Leeming
Fruit salad isn’t just for summer: Adam Liaw’s citrus fruit salad with marmalade yoghurt.

The 10 best low-sugar fruits that protect against chronic disease

All fruits are good for you but some are higher in sugar that others. These have the lowest levels.

  • Jo Waters

Do you judge a wine bottle by its label? The origins of some Australian designs might surprise

Wine labels are like any other kind of label: they’re designed to sell the product. But what’s the story behind some of our popular brands?

  • Huon Hooke
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Stephanie Alexander on how to get kids to like vegies, spice and all things they don’t think are nice

Children are more than willing to “roll up their sleeves” in the kitchen and garden, the food writer, educator and former restaurateur believes.

  • Megan Johnston
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A quick scan of any ingredient list can reveal lots of useful information.

A dietitian ranks 10 popular supermarket mueslis from the healthiest to the hell-no

From nutty to toasted and fruity, and everything in between, which muesli product comes out on top? Susie Burrell breaks it down.

  • Susie Burrell
Non-alcoholic conscious drink from Oz Harvest x Kakadu Kitchen.

If cutting out alcohol completely is unrealistic, raise a glass to ‘damp’ drinking

Conscious, mindful or damp – whatever you call it, drinking in moderation, or not at all, has never been more appetising.

  • Katie Spain

You might think you’re ‘helping’, but leave the plate-stacking to the professionals

When empty plates disappear without you even realising, you’re in good hands. However, we don’t always make it easy for waitstaff.

  • Terry Durack
Eggs and chickpeas are good protein options.

Revealed: The secrets of a perfect desk lunch (or food court order if you forgot to pack one)

Nutrition experts share their strategies and recipe ideas for a balanced, satiating and exciting midday meal.

  • Rachel Rabkin Peachman
Alice Zaslavsky suggests using a bill-splitting app or appointing a Designated Dave to pay.

But I didn’t even drink! How to fairly split the bill without the side serving of awkwardness

Forget fighting over who drank what and whose turn it is to pay. Follow these tips for friends with differing budgets to dine together without friction.

  • Alice Zaslavsky

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