We are over the moon with our award in the Craft Editorial section of the Bookmarks Awards this year. It’s great to think that our small team can compete with the big boys. Digital seems to allow for that and its fantastic to get some recognition after all the effort everyone has put in. So again, well done to everyone who has been involved in Crush! during the last two years.

We hope that the excitement has transferred itself onto the pages of the latest issue. In this issue we bring you the first half of the Crush advent calendar. I hope you remember these from your childhood! 20 fabulous prizes in 20 days. Every 24 hours we will announce the winners via mail and on our Facebook page. (http://www.facebook.com/CRUSHMAG.ONLINE)

There is a delicious SASSI seafood feature from Masterchef judge, chef and passionate SASSI supporter, Pete Goffe-Wood, some new marinades, salads and quirky market food to take you in to summer and a fresh, new look to Carey’s regular feature.

As always, we hope you enjoy this issue and are inspired to keep eating and drinking (locally) until the next issue!