From the editor
There are many crazy happenings in the magazine world and deciding on a cover each issue is definitely one of them. Some months it’s a nerve-racking, stress-inducing task and at other times it all seems to fall into place rather easily.
When we decided we wanted some tartlets brimming with roasted fruit, presented in a gorgeously autumnal, rustic and romantic way, I knew exactly who to call. The talented ladies from Gatherum Collectif, Fiona and Jani, turned our dream into reality and I am totally in love with our cover.
Fruit was a massive focus for us this issue and pickling and preserving are trending in a big way right now. If you’ve never given it a go, now is the perfect time. There’s nothing better than making the most of all the current season has to offer and then storing it away for a rainy day – literally! Imagine serving up your favourite winter crumble with beautifully plump and juicy preserved peaches you foraged for during summer, or perhaps a decadent dark-chocolate torte topped with tumbling burgundy plums you were given from a kind neighbour’s tree.
Preserving isn’t just for those with a sweet tooth, either – I love nothing better than having a fridge stacked with pickled gherkins, onions and beetroot (thanks, Mum, aka ‘Master Pickler’).
And because we’re hanging onto the last threads of long, sunny days, we’ve got plenty of fresh and vibrant salads for you to enjoy as well as an epic backyard taco party, which I was lucky enough to attend – thanks for having me, Luca, Otis and Sarah.
Kristina Rapley, Editor.
