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Illustration: Simon Letch

What’s the shelf life of wine in soft packs?

Not to be confused with cask wine, there appears to be a trend to package higher-quality wines in pouches.

  • Huon Hooke

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Photograph by William Meppem / SL food, April 10 : Adam Liaw recipe - Rainbow salad.
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A dermatologist’s guide on what to eat for healthy-looking skin

To keep skin looking flawless, what we want is a really vibrant, colourful diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables

  • Dr Thivi Maruthappu
Illustration: Simon Letch

Life (and knife) skills: The 15 essential cooking skills everyone should master from boiling an egg to making pasta

From cooking an egg just how you like it, to jointing a chicken, tick these basic kitchen techniques off your to-do list.

  • Terry Durack
Martin Benn and Vicki Wild offer advice on hosting a memorbale dinner party.

A chef’s guide to throwing a stress-free dinner party - and why six is the magic number of guests

Ahead of the launch of their book, The Dinner Party, chef Martin Benn and partner Vicki Wild share their insider knowledge on entertaining.

  • Martin Benn and Vicki Wild
Illustration: Simon Letch

How to keep your fresh herbs strong, green and perky

Don’t let those lovely fresh herbs go to waste. Here’s how to store them in the fridge – and the best way to give your herbs a second life instead of withering away.

  • Jill Dupleix
Yoghurt.

Natural, Greek, coconut, high-protein: The nutritional pros and cons of your favourite yoghurt

With the range of yoghurts ever expanding in the supermarket, how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s a simple guide to get you started.

  • Susie Burrell
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Sour grapes: Why don’t my dining companions praise my top-shelf wine?

These people are probably not real friends of the vine. Those who truly appreciate wine know when it’s good and they let their enthusiasm show.

  • Huon Hooke
Jill Dupleix's mushroom and lentil bolognese recipe.

The single best way to cut your food bills (and up your health)

Up your legume game with these tips to embrace cooking with budget-friendly lentils, chickpeas and beans.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Cote de boeuf for two served at Victor Churchill in Melbourne.

How to order the perfect steak, from marble scores to dry-ageing – and the buttery cut of the moment

Make the most of your restaurant steak experience with these expert tips.

  • Jill Dupleix
Ratatouille on toast with soft-boiled eggs.

Does a slice of toast help or hinder sleep? The do’s and don’ts of eating before bed

It’s not news that you shouldn’t eat late, but there are ways to mitigate the damage and ensure a better night’s sleep.

  • Boudicca Fox-Leonard
Koi Dessert Bar owner-chef Reynold Poernomo with his truffle and tonka bean caramel soft serve at Monkey’s Corner, Chippendale.

‘It makes me dry retch’: Are truffle oils and salts ever worth splashing out on?

We’ve hit peak truffle season. So, how do you know what products are worth splashing your hard-earned cash on and which ones should be left on the shelf?

  • Dani Valent

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