THE MAGAZINE TEAM
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.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jiyan Dessens
SUB-EDITOR Lyn Concar
ART DIRECTOR Kate Atkinson
SENIOR DESIGNER Waiton Fong
CONTRIBUTORS Aidan Meharg Andy Lewis Ben Smithurst Bhavani Konings Chloe Thomson Dr Joanna McMillan Mark Ray Rosie Wolf Williams Sara Yusuf Tammi Kwok Tina McLeish Vardit Lahav
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Vivek Thakkar
PUBLISHER Fergus Stoddart
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Welcome
Cooler weather is on the way – and that means it’ s time to get cosy. That’ s why, in this May / June edition of the Connection, we’ ve got comforting combinations to warm up your winter table, plus loads of outdoor and gardening inspiration so you can still enjoy your yard in the chilly weather – and get everything ready for spring entertaining.
In our outdoor and garden special, Melbourne-based horticulturist and passionate garden coach Chloe Thomson explores top landscaping trends to update your yard. Read more on page 19. Finding quality outdoor furniture is another popular topic. Learn what sets Costco’ s range apart in our story on page 24. Elsewhere, we explore the wonderful worlds of sheds and greenhouses. Read more on pages 26 and 30.
And when it comes to putting warm and nourishing food on the table, we’ ve got mouthwatering meals in abundance. First on the menu is a whelk masterclass, where chef Tammi Kwok explores delicious new ways to cook this succulent sea snail. Read more on page 36. Next, on page 39, steaming hot soups are taking over – and we couldn’ t be happier. Freezer-friendly and packed with veggies, there’ s no better way to warm up after a cold day. Finally, PhD-qualified nutritionist and Accredited Practising Dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan dishes up four delicious and gutfriendly recipes from page 50 – and the results are sure to give your gut microbiome the nutrients it needs to nourish your body, brain – and even your soul.
The Costco Connection team
FOR PET PEOPLE
Costco supplier Petsy is giving animal-loving members something to celebrate, page 10.
Chris Tingman, Costco Managing Director
GET SHEDUCATED
Everything you need to consider before buying a brand-new backyard shed, page 26.
Suncast Cabana Entertainment Shed 8’ x 7’ Item 1852222
WARM WELCOME
Eat the rainbow and beat the wintry weather with a steamy bowl of soup, page 39.
Mix-a-mato 1kg Item 53433
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