EDITOR’S LETTER

Anyone who knows me well knows that I am rarely arm’s length away from a bar of chocolate, in my office, in the car, in my bag - if you ever need some I’m your girl! And while I have a few go-to favourties, Haigh’s Chocolate speckles, Koko Black’s heart pops, Venchi’s Gianduja, I’m really not all that fussy, as long as it is full of sweet chocolate-y goodness I am sold.

I am also a cool weather lover, when the nights close in and the cold weather arrives any excuse to snuggle up in front of an open fire with a glass of wine and some serious comfort food fills my heart with joy. So putting this issue together really was a sweet dream come true!

The city in the wintertime is one of my favourite places, I love seeking out dimly lit cosy cafes, where you can curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book. Rainy afternoons spent wandering through pretty laneways and historic arcades stumbling across beautiful sweet and chocolate shops inspired our ‘Sweet and the City’ feature.

In this issue we wanted to bring joy and positivity through beautiful bright imagery and sweet treats. We feature some delicious comfort food recipes re-imagined from great Aussie chefs, seek out the cosiest winter escapes, have a chat to the formidable Samantha Wills (pg 84) and showcase stunning Satellite Isalnd in Tasmania’s south.

So cosy up, pop on a pot of tea and enjoy this issue with us.