Editor’s letter
This Christmas will be a little different for most of us. As I write this, I am still holding out the smallest of hopes that borders might reopen and I will get to go home and see my family in Auckland. Our art director Laura has resigned herself to the fact she won’t be basking in the Perth sunshine this year, sipping prosecco on the beach with her friends, family and beloved pooch Charlie.
Despite this, we know we are lucky. We have friends who will welcome us at their tables.
We will still be surrounded by fun and laughter – and, in my case, plenty of sparkling shiraz. If this year has taught me anything it’s that you have to find the joy where you can. And rather than pine for what could or should have been, try to accept things for what they are.
For this issue, we spoke to four people who are experts in Christmas done differently. But while none of their celebrations look the same, each shares a common theme; the power of food to bring people together and make them feel included.
This year, we have focused on festive recipes that welcome everyone to the table, including a special dietary-friendly dessert feature by pastry chef Jaclyn Koludrovic.
So pull up a chair, pop open a bottle and join us as we say goodbye – and good riddance – to 2020.