• Topic

  Easter

  The best-tasting hot cross buns and Easter eggs. Plus, cooking up a feast and other essentials for the long weekend.

Easter food ideas

• The most OTT hot cross buns: Vegemite, bubblegum and more

  From the sublime to the ridiculous, these are the weirdest hot cross buns we've discovered. You're welcome.
• Hot cross buns taste test: Woolworths, Coles, Bakers Delight and more compared

  We taste test supermarket and bakery hot cross buns to find the best for your table this Easter.
• Kids' Easter egg taste test: which eggs and choc bunnies are the best?

  CHOICE kids reveal the Easter treats they love to eat.
• Hot cross bun ice cream – Coles vs Woolies

  Spiced buns and ice cream, together at last. We put the new Easter-flavoured dessert through its paces.
• Which Easter eggs are Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade or UTZ Certified?

  Before you jump in and buy your Easter eggs, find out where your chocolate comes from.
• The best organic and fair trade chocolate

  We put ethical chocolate on the block to see how it compares for taste.
• Milk and dark chocolate: which brands taste best?

  We take the guesswork out of choosing your favourite treats.

Cooking up a feast

• How to choose the best fish for your Good Friday feast

  How to choose the best fish for your health and the environment.
• Extra virgin olive oil reviews: 23 products compared

  We test 23 olive oils from Australia and Europe to see if they meet 'extra virgin' standards.
• Which meat thermometers are the most accurate?

  We recommend the most accurate and easy to use meat thermometers.
• Wall oven reviews: Fisher & Paykel, Bosch, Smeg and more

  Our test lab tells you which electric ovens cook best and are easiest to use.
• Is gourmet salt better for you?

  Are Himalayan and other specialty salts really any different to table salt? And do their health claims justify paying a price premium?
• Kitchen stand mixer reviews

  CHOICE rigorously tests the latest stand mixers from Breville, Kenwood, KitchenAid, Smeg, Sunbeam and more.
• Convenience vegetables

  Is pre-cut fresh veg worth buying?
• Understanding free-range meat labelling

  What does the label really mean for chickens, pigs, cows and sheep?

Staying in

• Streaming guide

  What you need to know about plans, data, internet speeds and how to access Netflix, Stan, Disney+ and more.
• Games consoles

  Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox – which is right for you?
• How to set up your home network.

  A step-by-step guide to creating a home network using a wireless router to connect your home entertainment, office equipment and smart appliances.
• Soundbars

  A soundbar is a compact and cheaper alternative to a home theatre set-up for your TV.
• Ereaders

  We help you decide between Kindle, Kobo and any number of e-reader e-things to make the right choice.
• TVs

  LCD or OLED? HD or 4K? Our expert guide will help you find the right TV for your budget.

Ordering in

• Gourmet food delivery services

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

  They may take the hassle out of choosing wine, but do wine clubs offer value for money? We pore over the pros and cons.
• Food delivery service app reviews

  We compare food delivery service apps including Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Menulog.
• Lite n' Easy

  It claims to make losing weight easy and convenient. But some are put off by lack of variety and cost. Is it right for you?

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