THE MAGAZINE TEAM
EDITOR Jiyan Dessens
SUB-EDITOR Karina Piddington
FOOD EDITOR Tammi Kwok
ART DIRECTOR Kate Smith
PREPRESS Waiton Fong
CONTRIBUTORS Alexandra Grzesik Alix Nicholson Andy Lewis Annette Forrest Kim Gillan Kira Vermond Luke Hanzlicek Tina McLeish
ACCOUNT MANAGER Pricila Graziano
PUBLISHER Fergus Stoddart
Welcome
With winter comes all of our favourite things – marshmallows, firepits, snuggly blankets and delicious, hearty dishes for the whole family. In this issue of the Connection, you’ ll find recipes, items and ideas to keep you warm and cosy whatever the weather.
Feed your soul with classic slow-cooked comfort food and steamy drinks from pages 57 and 63. While our special section contains everything you need to turn your outdoor area into the ideal winter wonderland from page 28.
We speak to Australian comedian and author Andy Lee about his rib-crackingly hilarious kids’ series Do NOT Open These Books. Discover what’ s next in Lee’ s bag of tricks from page 24.
When it comes to health and wellbeing, we’ ve got you covered. We sat down with Elle Macpherson to discuss the inspiration behind WelleCo, and where to find her trademark wellness items in the warehouse. Read more from page 18.
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Finally, this month our Buying Smart story delves into the details of the hottest new technology on the market. Discover more from page 12, as consumer affairs expert Alexandra Grzesik reports on innovations emerging from this year’ s highly anticipated Consumer Electrionics Show.
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Our newest warehouse in Coomera, Queensland, opens in June. Learn more on page 8.
Patrick Noone, Costco Managing Director
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Learn how to turn your yard into a safe space for your pet with our expert advice on page 45.
Casey Lang, Costco Central & Ecommerce Marketing Manager
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Steamy cocktails are the perfect way to keep the chill at bay. Try our recipes from page 63.
Jiyan Dessens, Editor
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