THE MAGAZINE TEAM
EDITOR Yasmin Sabir
SUB-EDITOR Carrie Hutchinson
ART DIRECTOR Kate Atkinson
SENIOR DESIGNER Waiton Fong
CONTRIBUTORS Alix Nicholson Andy Lewis Ben Smithurst Bhavani Konings Jimmy Callaway Justine Schofield Kim Coverdale Kimberly Gillan Leanne Kitchen Michael & Zara Madrusan Tammi Kwok Tania Gomez
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
Welcome
It’ s that time of the year, where we go silly with feasting, family and summer fun. And at Costco Connection, we love bringing people together by offering members plenty of savings to make entertaining and gifting easier on the wallet.
Flip to our summer special section on page 21, where we showcase delicious recipes, from your new go-to glazed ham to a show-stopper dessert pavlova inspired by tropical flavours. Plus, Justine Schofield shares her take on a classic prawn cocktail that makes a stunning and transportable dish to make and share.
Say cheers by mixing up your holiday spirits on page 36, with a selection of festive drink recipes from the new cocktail book by expert Melbourne bartenders Michael and Zara Madrusan. There are also ways to elevate celebrations both at home – with summer party advice on page 45 and tricks for decorating your tree on page 52 – and when you’ re away, with tips for showing up as the best guest ever on page 49.
If you’ re an oyster lover, turn to page 63, where we show you four ways the star shellfish can shine. Or master a picture-perfect pork roast, with all the tips from Tammi Kwok for getting your crackling just right on page 60.
Plus, there’ s a wealth of information to help Costco members make smart choices this summer, from finding the right barbecue on page 17 to learning about the Ampol and Costco partnership that provides high-quality fuel for all your road trips on page 11.
From us to you, we hope your festive season is fun, safe and full of joy.
The Costco Connection team
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and 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. |
Learn how Costco and Ampol provide members with quality fuel at the best possible value, page 11.
Chris Tingman, Costco Managing Director
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Serve up new takes on the Christmas staples of ham, turkey and more, page 22.
Central Highlands Pork Ham on the Bone Full Leg Item 50616
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Master the perfect pork crackling with expert tips and tricks from Tammi Kwok, page 60.
Fresh Australian Pork Full Leg Roast Boneless, Rolled & Rind On Item 41045
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