Food and drink

Sourdough doesn’t have to be complicated. This super-simplified method will produce a tasty loaf without the hassle.

We rated strawberry yoghurt muesli bars from four brands on taste, price and healthiness to find the best.

We taste-tested supermarket and bakery hot cross buns to find the best for your table this Easter.

From nostalgic flavours to iconic Aussie mash-ups, we taste test the Not Cross Buns on the shelves this Easter. 

We tested 25 vanilla ice creams from leading brands to find which tasted the best.

The OG ice cream treat costs more than twice as much as Aldi's lookalike version – but does it taste twice as good? 

We review supermarket cheddar cheese slices to find the best tasting and healthiest.

Could our taste testers tell the difference? And is making your own ice cream worth the effort?

You may have heard of brands like KeepCup, Yeti and Thermos, but there's more to consider than just a name.

Is your tap water good enough to drink, or should you buy a water filter to get a better quality drop?

Our experts taste test tea from Lipton, Dilmah, T2, Twinings and more, and we also take a look at health benefits.

We asked experts and average Aussies how they take their tea, and reveal which tea bag earned the top spot in our recent test.

We compare two popular meal kit delivery services for price, quality, variety and convenience.

We review popular meal delivery services for ease of ordering, freshness, recipe accuracy and more.

We explain our scoring and methods for assessing food box and prepared meal delivery services.

Thinking about a meal delivery or food box service? Here's what CHOICE experts discovered when they put them to the test

We sampled 18 diced or chopped tomatoes from leading brands to find which tasted best.

We baked – and taste-tested – fruit pastries using home-brand ingredients to see which supermarket had the best.

We compare 17 products from brands including Campbells, Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.

We made soup with ingredients from Woolies, Coles, IGA and Aldi. CHOICE taste-testers picked the yummiest one.

Our experts reveal the best tasting hams from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA.

We taste tested budget bangers from Coles, Woolies and Aldi. Which sausage was elected as the favourite? 

We taste-test chicken nuggets from Woolworths, Coles, Steggles, Ingham's and more to find the best. 

Our supermarket seafood investigation reveals how hard it is to tell genuine sustainability claims from greenwashing.

Get the best spread for your dough – while paying peanuts.

Your guide to choosing peanut butter products that are tastiest, healthiest, 100% Australian or best value for money.

Australians have a love affair with avocados, but does the fruit's oil deliver the same dietary goodness?

Frying, baking or dressing a salad – find the right oil for the job.

Which variety box is best for nut lovers or fruit-goo fans? Which chocolates are the most and least liked in each box? And which one has gone up a whopping 53% in price since 2020?

Here's the bargain blocks that beat some more expensive brands, delivering more deliciousness for your dollar. 

Looking for the tastiest milk chocolate? The cheapest? Dairy-free? We've got you covered.

Navigating labels isn't easy. Here's your guide to buying certified Easter eggs.