Get A Taste For Germany

There's more to Oktoberfest celebrations than beer - there's also the food. KILMENY ADIE talks to the people working hard to ensure the region's party has enough pastries, sausages and pretzels. For the Baker St patissiers of Corrimal, this week will pass in a blur of flour, eggs and cream as they create the treats needed for an annual cultural celebration.

Beach Party

there's a festival atmosphere in the air when the Japanese go to the seaside, writes Dominic Knight.

Corrupt Catering Leaves Bad Taste In China's Mouth

ON AUGUST 1, a rising star of the Chinese bureaucracy, Wu Jianping, received the doorknock that every powerful and rich Chinese official fears. It was the Communist Party's Discipline and Inspection Commission, asking if the food safety chief could reconcile his meagre official salary with his portfolio of Beijing properties and bank accounts.

Ceo Musters Party Pies From Shop Floor To Supermarket

Patties may be small, but Michele Allan relishes the challenges it presents, writes Christopher Webb.

Battle Of The Binge

We have all done it; at Christmas, a birthday party or on a Friday night out ; eating way too much and suffering for it for hours afterwards. While binge eating can be a diagnosed clinical eating disorder, less serious but still frequent overeating of high fat, high calorie foods can become a serious issue and exploring the underlying reasons as to why you may feel the need to binge is a crucial part of stopping this vicious cycle.

Gps In Frontline Fight Against Obese Lifestyle

Doctors can help patients move more and eat better, writes Heather Stephenson.

Do The Work, And Wow The Crowd

Remember, a party at your house is supposed to be fun for you too.

North Of The Border The Debate Is Cropped

NSW residents must be pretty concerned about the ban on growing "Frankenstein foods" because 1450 of them have made submissions to a government review of the ban on genetically modified crops. But who made these submissions, and what they say, is secret and is set to remain so for a while. Go south of the Murray and you'll find a similar flood of submissions to a Victorian review. The difference is that while those in NSW are confidential, the Victorian submissions are public and are posted on ...

Himalayan High For Cat Who Cleaned Up At Party

A DOUBLE BAY man got more than he bargained for when he took his highly agitated kitten to a veterinary clinic after it had been accidentally locked in a cupboard overnight - only to discover it was high on cocaine and benzodiazepines from a wild weekend dinner party.

Abbott Hits Back Over Junk Food

HEALTH Minister Tony Abbott has attacked the Labor Party over its plans to prohibit the use of licensed characters to sell junk foods to children, saying it is part of the ALP's "banners and taxers" mentality.

Abbott Hits Labor On Junk Food Advertising

HEALTH Minister Tony Abbott has attacked the Labor Party over its plans to prohibit the use of licensed characters to sell junk foods to children, saying it is part of the ALP's "banners and taxers" mentality.

Now For The Hard Sell On Modified Foods

The public aren't that keen, but Victoria has money on its mind in the battle over genetically modified crops. William Birnbauer reports.

Making A Crust

PATTIES Foods, which possibly makes more pies than any company in the world, recently floated with great success on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Fat Tax Targets Fast-food Outlets

FATTIER foods would be taxed at higher rates under an anti-obesity measure proposed by the youth wing of the Labor Party.

A Life, The Universes, And Everything

It was a two-day birthday party like no other, with thinkers from Australia and overseas as guests and serious thought for food, writes Deborah Smith.

Iemma Hits Paydirt With Donors

ASIDE from being regarded as the party's best bet as leader, Morris Iemma has another secret talent that makes him invaluable to Labor.

The Lean, Mean Fighting Machine

Barry O'Farrell has been the loyal deputy to two Liberal leaders and lost 50 kilograms in weight, but despite these achievements he is fighting a desperate attempt by the party's right wing to install a less accomplished rival.

Good Tidings To Aid San Miguel To Up Natfoods' Appetiser

PHILIPPINES brewer San Miguel is poised to increase its offer for National Foods after a favourable Takeovers Panel decision.

San Miguel Eyes Higher Natfoods Bid

Philippines brewer San Miguel is poised to increase its offer for National Foods after a favourable Takeovers Panel decision.

Brewery's Expansive Menu

Popular Foreshore icon the Brewery has come to the party with a cocktail lounge and menu offering a choice of 50 dishes.