Food and Drink

Despite poultry farmers being required to kill tens of thousands of their chickens to stop the spread of bird flu, the industry says it gets minimal financial support from government

A warm bowl of porridge is many people's go-to winter breakfast but it can leave us hungry. Here are tips from nutritionists to make porridge more filling.

Whether you batch-cook on weekends, want leftovers for work lunches or love the idea of making one or two meals to last the week, here are four recipes to consider.

Trevor Andrei is a self-described doomsday prepper and survival guide. But it's not just people fearing the end of days that are coming to him for help, as the cost-of-living crisis bites hard. 

Shakshuka is a delicious dish made by poaching eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with fresh herbs, crumbled feta and warm pita or crusty bread, it's an easy meal for any time of day.

Theresa Scholl says many visitors to her farm have no idea that "normal" supermarket carrots are the result of centuries of selective breeding, farming techniques and careful curation.

An armful of salad greens in exchange for a restaurant dinner is what's on offer for local backyard growers at a northern Tasmanian hub where 'ultra seasonal' is the fare.

Sausage-making is an unshakable tradition for many Italian families but the ritual is about so much more than a full belly, with young Australians like Angela Caiazza sharing nonni-inspired recipes on social media.

Australians and New Zealanders have been fighting over which nation invented the pavlova for years. Let's settle this debate once and for all. 

When they left the old country Sunraysia's Italian migrant community brought with them a way of life and food that probably no longer exists in their former homeland.

In the semi-arid riverside town of Irymple in Victoria, 70-year-old Pat and 68-year-old Gina Timpano are keeping the traditional spirit of the Mediterranean coastline alive.

Enjoy this creamy red lentil dal with a twist. It's a quick and easy soup topped with tender, sticky chicken and a chopped salad.

Can you imagine having nowhere to buy lunch? Almost a year after opening its doors, the local cafe in the Mallee town of Beulah has closed its doors, and farmers and tourists have to look elsewhere for a bite to eat. 

UNHCR Australia has launched a new cookbook, 'Flavours of Hope' showcasing treasured recipes by current and former refugees to mark World Refugee Day.

Consumer advocacy group Choice says there is a difference of just 75 cents for the same basic grocery items at Coles and Woolworths.

More than three decades after Jack Karlson's infamous arrest at a Chinese restaurant in Brisbane captured the nation, a film crew is setting out to document his life.

In 1991, Jack Karlson was dragged from a restaurant by police — including Stoll Watt — while enjoying a 'succulent Chinese meal' with his friend.

Poultry farmers continue to fight Australia's largest outbreak of avian influenza as the disease is detected at a seventh Victorian farm.

A nutritionist says purple sweet potatoes have higher antioxidants than the more popular gold variety and are a cost-effective food for families. 

The smell of fresh artisan sourdough greets visitors after they fly in to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The bread is the brainchild of Tony Lacy, who is making the most of the remote island's limited produce.

Olashinde "Chef Omo" Omotosho's journey has taken him 12,000km from Lagos to Gascoyne Junction, where he's head chef for the small cattle town's only pub.

With only 20 minutes of prep required, this delicious slow-cooker meal can be adjusted to suit your schedule.

Following the news some supermarkets are limiting how many eggs you can buy, you might be wondering how you can make the ones you have last.

Tom Conroy entered the Darwin Chilli Eating Championship after a night on the sauce until 3am. He shares his recipe for success.

A free cooking program is teaching low-cost recipes as the City of Melbourne says 1 in 3 residents experience food insecurity.