THE MAGAZINE TEAM
EDITOR Yasmin Sabir
SUB-EDITOR Carrie Hutchinson
ART DIRECTOR Kate Atkinson
SENIOR DESIGNER Waiton Fong
CONTRIBUTORS Alix Nicholson Jen Madera Jen Monnier Katey Knight Kim Coverdale Kimberly Gillan Leanne Kitchen Nigel Bowen Tammi Kwok Tania Gomez Zachary Phillips
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Vivek Thakkar
PUBLISHER Fergus Stoddart
Costco Wholesale Australia Pty Ltd( ABN 57 104 012 893)
HEAD OFFICE 17 – 21 Parramatta Road Lidcombe, NSW 2141
POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 7196 Silverwater, NSW 2128
WEBSITE Costco. com. au
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Welcome
The new year often brings a commitment to living your healthiest life, but we all know change can be challenging. That’ s why, in this issue, we have lots of tips and advice to help make healthy habits part of every day.
Our Health and Fitness Special Section is packed with small changes that can have a big impact. Head to page 22 to learn more about strength training – even regular short workouts can have positive effects. Or, if you find you’ re slow to get started, check out our guide to walking on page 26. This achievable form of fitness is an easy way to get active. And turn to page 30 get to know Pat Cummins. The cricket superstar balances his health and fitness with a variety of activities that keep him happy.
There are plenty of other improvements for your health and home, too. If you’ ve been waiting for a sign to get your hearing checked, consider this your nudge and read about Sennheiser’ s innovative hearing aid designs on page 11. The right device can be life changing for those who need it.
Explore our handy guide for getting the most out of your verandah, deck, backyard or tiny balcony on page 15. Whatever the size, there’ s a way to make it shine.
Costco is always thinking of the big picture. Find out about the company’ s latest sustainability developments on page 18, and discover how both large and small changes in our warehouses are helping the environment.
There are also plenty of recipes for summer, from dinners created using ground pork on page 41 to homemade ice cream on page 57. Tammi Kwok shares expert tips on making salads that satisfy on page 38. Celebrate love with Jane and Jimmy Barnes on page 51, as the rockstar couple share a special recipe that’ s ideal for Valentine’ s dinner. Plus, you can whip up a treat to impress for a tasty brunch or dessert based on croissants on page 54.
If you’ re looking for a happy and healthy start that can last all year long, you’ re in the right place.
The Costco Connection team
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Learn about exclusive Sennheiser hearing aids, available for Costco members, on page 11.
Chris Tingman, Costco Managing Director
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Fire up the barbie for these grilled pork meatballs served with a colourful vegetable salad, page 46.
Kirkland Signature Ground Pork Item 162949
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Simple croissants are delicious on their own, but even better transformed into a chocolate delight, page 55.
Kirkland Signature French Butter Croissants 12-Pack Item 41882
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