From the Editor, Leigh O’Connor.
There’s snow place like home and as we celebrate the first days of Winter, we have a bumper week of news, views, recipes and healthy eating tips to make the most of the new season.
As the nights close in and we snuggle up close to the fire with a glass of red in hand, there is so much to enjoy about the colder weather…first of all, it’s Origin Week! Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry is back! Get ready for the 2024 Ampol State of Origin Series kicking off on Wednesday, June 5 at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
The Maroons are riding a wave of back-to-back series wins, however the Blues enter 2024 with a new coach – Michael Maguire – and scores to settle; we have five watering holes to whet your whistle and cheer on your team come Wednesday night.
We'll tell you what fruit, vegetables and herbs are in season, including five recipes to try at home; along with a guide of what to plant for Winter – just because the weather is cooler doesn’t mean your garden has to go into hibernation!
Don’t miss Marie-Antoinette Issa’s review of Sydney restaurant Izgara where Turkish cuisine transcends the traditional and you won’t find the kind of kebabs you would typically tuck into as a 20-something headed home from an evening of adventures.
She also delivers healthy eating tips for Winter – incorporating these four tips into your diet will help you stay nourished throughout the colder months so you can feel your most alive in the cold dead of July; as well as five easy ways to Winterise your Summer foods, meaning you can enjoy warm weather flavours well into the cooler months.
Atelier by Sofitel Executive Chef, Sam Moore shares a sneak peek of new Winter menus that pay homage to the flavours and produce of the season available at the restaurant from Wednesday this week, including the signature dry-aged duck breast with celeriac purée, chestnut and sauce périgueux.
From shared-plate dining to High Teas and the best Happy Hour deals, we have you covered with venue guides to find what you are looking for; we also taste six new ALDI red wines from Australia and around the globe that won’t break your budget this Winter!
If you are looking to escape the cold, check out our Winter getaways along with an in-depth look at all that Townsville offers to discover the unexpected at this North Queensland holiday haven.
Cheers to all things Winter…
