This month, our readers take centre stage. We share your thoughts and experiences including six moving personal stories that remind us of the courage, resilience and generosity within the MiNDFOOD community.
Our cover star is Andie MacDowell, who welcomes us into her South Carolina home and reflects on a life shaped by family, creativity and change. She talks about her career, her children and the unexpected happiness she has found living alone, embracing a chapter defined by independence, calm and a deeper sense of self.
Health & Beauty
On our Health pages, we examine the oft-hidden reality of domestic violence and meet two women who escaped a dangerous situation and rebuilt their lives. We also report on developments in the understanding and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome, and explore some of the health concerns many of us still find difficult or embarrassing to discuss.
Friendship can change dramatically as we move through adulthood, so we offer a practical guide to meeting new people and building meaningful connections in midlife.
Our Beauty pages also examine scar treatment and share expert insight into managing common skin problems.
Style
There is plenty of inspiration on our Style pages, too, including the latest fashion and design news and a celebration of decorating with green. Calming, versatile and endlessly appealing, it is a colour that can bring freshness, depth and a touch of nature into every room.
Travel
Our Travel pages journey across continents and through time. We uncover the extraordinary history of Norfolk Island, immerse ourselves in Hong Kong’s rich cultural life and venture into the immense wilderness of Patagonia. We also enjoy a luxurious stay in Central Vietnam and sail beyond the familiar tourist trail in Japan.
Food & Wine
Winter need not mean heavy food, and our Food pages are filled with delicious salads created for the cooler months. Because this is our Readers’ Issue, we also celebrate the chocolate treats and desserts you love most, sharing recipes selected with indulgence firmly in mind.
Finally, we travel to Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest wine region and home to more than 150 wineries. Best known for its world-famous sauvignon blanc, it is also a place of remarkable landscapes, passionate producers and an increasingly diverse range of exceptional wines.
All this, plus 15 pages of your favourite puzzles.
The August/September issue of MiNDFOOD is on sale 27 July in New Zealand and Australia. Available in stores and online at mindfood.com/shop
