THE MAGAZINE TEAM
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jiyan Dessens
Welcome
WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF COUNTRY THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA AND THEIR CONNECTIONS TO LAND , SEA & COMMUNITY . WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO THEIR ELDERS PAST , PRESENT AND EMERGING AND EXTEND THAT RESPECT TO ALL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES PRESENT ON THIS LAND TODAY . IMAGE BY ANDY LEWIS .
SUB-EDITOR Lyn Concar
ART DIRECTOR Kate Atkinson
SENIOR DESIGNER Waiton Fong
CONTRIBUTORS Andy Lewis Ben Smithurst Bhavani Konings Dan Jones Frida Deguise Jen Madera Michael Redstone Sandeep Pandit Tammi Kwok Tina McLeish
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Vivek Thakkar
PUBLISHER Fergus Stoddart
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When the leaves start to fall , you know it ’ s time to celebrate . With this issue comes quite a few important observances for members of all different faiths , including Easter , Holi and Ramadan , ending in Eid al-Fitr .
To commemorate ( and celebrate ) each occasion , we ’ ve put together an exciting issue packed with recipes , items and advice from some of Australia ’ s favourite chefs . Chocoholics will love our super-sweet ideas for Easter , read more from page 45 . On page 55 , host of the hit SBS series India Unplated Sandeep Pandit puts together a colourful collection of delectable desserts to celebrate Holi . Meanwhile , on page 61 , ‘ Donut Lady ’ Frida Deguise gives those observing Ramadan something else to celebrate with one of her favourite family recipes .
Elsewhere in the Connection , we take a look at what makes Costco ’ s Kirkland Signature label so special . From collaborating with a collective of New Zealand dairy farmers to bringing the best of authentic international cuisine to Australian shores , discover brand-new Kirkland Signature items as well as bestselling fan favourites in our Special Section , which begins on page 15 .
Finally , lovers of Formula 1 ® and fine wine will love our story on page 36 , which looks at the fruitful partnership between retired racing superstar Daniel Ricciardo and award-winning Adelaide winemaker St Hugo . In this article , St Hugo head winemaker Peter Munro and Ricciardo open up about their drive to create a collection of powerful and elegant Australian wines – and Costco members can enjoy the latest vintage at outstanding value .
The Costco Connection team
DRIVING QUALITY
Costco ’ s improved Kirkland Signature fuel offers highperformance value , page 18 .
Chris Tingman , Costco Managing Director
WORLD OF FLAVOUR
Discover authentic international items exclusively available at your local warehouse , page 21 .
Kirkland Signature Marinated Beef Bulgogi Item 45458
COLOUR FUN
Celebrate Holi in style with Sandeep Pandit ’ s platter of vibrant and delectable desserts , page 55 .
Kirkland Signature California Pistachios 1.36kg Item 1490777
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