25/10/2026
🎄 Christmas baking, garden daydreams and a bit of holiday crafting... the December 2026 issue of Better Homes and Gardens has the festive season pretty well covered.
Let’s start with the food, because to be honest that’s where my eyes went first. There’s a whole collection of easy festive slice recipes, including a trifle slice that looks like it belongs front and centre on the Christmas table. And if pavlova is non-negotiable at your place, there’s one topped with choccy Christmas crack. I mean, why not.
For the gardeners, there’s a lovely feature on heritage gardens, with Aussie cottage style, heirloom seeds to grow and some nostalgic blooms making a comeback. Charlie also shares his top pet-friendly plants, handy if you’ve got a four-legged helper digging around out the back.
Then there’s a section full of homemade gift ideas and holiday craft for the kids, plus how to quilt your own Christmas tree skirt. And if you’re thinking about a summer getaway, they’ve rounded up 7 of the best local motels for a retro road trip.
Pop in and grab your copy, it’s a nice one to have on the coffee table over the break.
So what’s the one dish that has to be on your Christmas table? Pavlova, trifle, or something else?
