Urgent warning for parents over popular snacks
Australian parents are being warned over the potential choking hazards of popular snacks. Marshmallows and popcorn — two favourite snacks among children — made the list of common offenders when…
Sophie ordered a $28 tuna tartare at a restaurant. She was shocked by what she was served
A diner has detailed her shock after a $A28 tuna tartare she ordered at a restaurant didn’t quite match her expectations. Real estate agent Sophie Bokelmann, from Canada, wanted a…
Brisbane Italian immigrant sings to grow massive lemons. His musical move may be scientifically sound
An Italian immigrant has become the centre of attention in his local Brisbane neighborhood for his unusual morning routine — singing to his fruit trees. Carseldine local and classically trained…
Tampered DoorDash pizza order complaint from customer goes viral
A disgruntled food delivery service customer has gone viral with a claim that their order was tampered with after receiving a pizza that appeared to be half missing. The customer…
Urban Desserts closes its Glenelg, Adelaide location over rising costs
A popular dessert shop in Adelaide’s south has shut its doors after struggling with rising costs and fewer customers. Urban Desserts in Glenelg closed last month, with a sign placed…
Aussies are only just discovering what plant cashews come from and how they grow: ‘I refuse to believe this’
Australians are “freaking out” after only just discovering how cashews grow. Jackson Jansen, from the Gold Coast, appeared shocked when he learned that cashews are seeds that grow on the…
Curried Egg Sandwiches Get A Modern Makeover
Curried egg sandwiches tend to get a bad wrap, but they are back. Patrick Friesen, Culinary Director at Applejack Hospitality is giving this retro recipe a modern makeover that will…
Paper, bamboo straws contain ‘forever chemicals’ more often than plastic straws, study finds
Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called “forever chemicals” that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, researchers have found. Scientists in Belgium recently tested dozens of straws from…
How to keep your bones healthy and strong for life
There are over 200 bones in the human body, helping protect us, keep us moving, and even produce vital blood cells. One of best ways to maintain strong bones as…
How to get last bit of tomato sauce: Shopper’s ‘crazy’ trick to get every drop out of bottle
A man has “blown minds” over a “genius” method of getting every drop of tomato sauce out of a bottle. Landon Romano, from the US, shared an amusing video of…
Bistro Morgan opening brand new Fitzroy store in Melbourne on Saturday with free doughnuts on offer for 300 early customers
A popular Melbourne bakehouse started by a teenager who began selling treats from his kitchen is opening its second store at the weekend. Bistro Morgan will launch in Fitzroy at…
Delicious. Harvey Norman produce award winners for 2023 revealed
South Australia and New South Wales have won multiple major titles at a prestigious food producers award. The delicious. Harvey Norman Producers Award recognises people and businesses that supply Australia’s…
Domino’s Pizza to cut 200 jobs globally as profits plunge
Domino’s Pizza is getting rid of 200 jobs in Australia and internationally as its profits plummet. The company made rapid changes, including new fees, to keep up with inflation last…
Waitress stunned after disgruntled customer leaves message on receipt over ‘rude’ act
A waitress has detailed the moment a disgruntled customer refused to give her a tip over her “rude” act. The restaurant worker, from the US, was stunned to find an…
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness transformation: How stars became ‘unrecognisable’ from old photos
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness looked every inch the glamour couple as they attended the star-studded 2023 Met Gala in New York in May. The Hollywood couple –…
Aussie diner’s fury after being charged $22 for the ‘saddest’ dish at Melbourne cafe
A café diner has been left stunned after they were charged $22 for the “saddest-looking” breakfast dish. The diner was looking forward to enjoying a vibrant plate of eggs benedict…
Beloved Sydney bar Redfern Surf Club abruptly shuts doors
An iconic bar in Redfern has abruptly closed its doors, leaving the local community devastated. Redfern Surf Club, which sits on the corner of Botany and Henderson Rd, held final…
Popular peanut butter snack Love Raw Peanut Butter Cups recalled
A popular peanut butter snack has been recalled over fears it could contain a hidden allergen. The Love Raw Peanut Butter Cups products have been pulled from shelves due to…
TGA’s turmeric warning for over 600 medicines and supplements following liver injury and death
The health benefits of turmeric have long been recognised in food and Eastern medicine, but now the Therapeutic Goods Administration has revealed a rare link between liver injury and a…
Three flavours of Koko Black chocolates recalled nationwide
Three flavours of popular premium chocolate brand Koko Black have been recalled nationally over hidden allergen fears. The products may contain soy without a label on the packaging indicating this.…
NZ supermarket Pak ‘n’ Save’s AI ‘meal bot’ generates poisonous recipes
A New Zealand supermarket AI recipe generator has come under fire for producing recipes out of a potentially fatal concoction of non-food “ingredients”. Savey Meal-bot was created by supermarket Pak…
Barretts Bakery: Popular WA business goes under ‘owing ATO millions’
A popular West Australian bakery has gone under owing the Australian Taxation Office $2 million. Barretts Bakery, which won over customers with its bread, pastries and cakes, was recently placed…
US fast food chain Wendy’s to roll out 200 restaurants in Australia by 2034
American fast food giant Wendy’s has signed a deal to bring its famous square burgers to Australia across 200 stores. Earlier this year, the company announced its intention to come…
Woman denied entry to Gold Coast venue Burleigh Pavilion over ‘family, love and happiness’ tattoos
A Gold Coast woman has labelled her experience at Burleigh Pavilion “a joke” after she was denied entry because of its tattoo policy. Katie Hally was attending the venue for…
Banana Boogie Bakery in South Australia wins Australia’s best sausage roll
A popular bakery in South Australia has been crowned the winner of Australia’s best sausage roll. Banana Boogie Bakery in Belair took out the inaugural title at the Baking Association…
Gourmet pizza vending machine among several ‘never before seen’ machines set for Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station
A new vending machine at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station that serves “gourmet pizza” in only four minutes is just one of several new “never before seen” vending machines to be…
Country Cobb Bakery in Victoria wins title for Australia’s best pie
A popular Victorian bakery has been crowned the winner of Australia’s best pie with an unconventional entry. Country Cobb Bakery, run by migrant Cambodian brothers Chan and Ryan Khun, took…
Taco Bell sued for false advertising over allegedly skimping on beef and bean fillings in Crunchwrap and Mexican Pizza
A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses Taco Bell of falsely advertising how much beef it offers in its popular Crunchwrap and Mexican Pizza menu items. The class action suit,…
Raw vegan food influencer Zhanna Samsonova shock final post before dying of ‘hunger and exhaustion’
A vegan influencer shared an eerie final post shortly before dying of “hunger and exhaustion” at 39. Russian social media star Zhanna Samsonova – who had been eating only raw…
Melbourne’s The Cornish Arms in Brunswick slammed for rude receipt comment
A Melbourne restaurant has been slammed over a rude comment on a customer’s receipt, labelling the diners “f****** bogans”. The receipt, shared on social media, shows a comment from staff…
Food delivery rider charged over indecent assault of woman while delivering her food
A Perth food delivery rider is accused of indecently assaulting a woman when he delivered her order last week. The man had travelled by bike to make a delivery to…
Raw food influencer Zhanna Samsonova reportedly dies after extreme diet exacerbates infection
A raw food vegan influencer who went on an extreme diet of exotic fruits has reportedly died of hunger and exhaustion after contracting an infection. Zhanna Samsonova, who is from…
Urgent recall: Popular butter chicken buy pulled from shelves
A popular butter chicken buy has been urgently recalled amid fears it could cause a reaction if consumed. Vegetali Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of One Rusty Jack…
UK supermarket chain Marks & Spencer removes milk use-by-dates, urging customers to ‘sniff test’
A British supermarket chain has removed use-by dates on some milk bottles, in an effort to reduce food wastage by allowing customers more time to finish their milk at their…