25/10/2026
š 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.
Letās start with the food, because to be honest thatās where my eyes went first. Thereās 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, thereās one topped with choccy Christmas crack. I mean, why not.
For the gardeners, thereās 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 youāve got a four-legged helper digging around out the back.
Then thereās a section full of homemade gift ideas and holiday craft for the kids, plus how to quilt your own Christmas tree skirt. And if youāre thinking about a summer getaway, theyāve rounded up 7 of the best local motels for a retro road trip.
Pop in and grab your copy, itās a nice one to have on the coffee table over the break.
So whatās the one dish that has to be on your Christmas table? Pavlova, trifle, or something else?