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EDITOR’S NOTE
Summer made easy It never fails to take me by surprise – no matter how many summers I’ve spent here – when the heat actually kicks in. I think it’s the suddenness of it, when it feels like someone turned a switch to make the temperatures shoot up overnight. One evening we’re marvelling at how cool it still is, and the next, with no warning, we’re drenched in sweat. Even though we’re well-cocooned in our air-conditioned homes, offices and cars, even a few minutes spent outdoors can seem unbearable. Which is why, in this issue we’ve ensured you don’t run out of ideas on how to keep cool in the heat, with a variety of delicious homemade sorbet and ice cream recipes (p41 and 70) – whether it’s for a quick mid-week dessert, or for weekend indulgences. There’s also yummy – and almost too-pretty-to-drink – chilled drinks, and expert advice from nutritionists on staying hydrated (p18). Our other focus this month is of course, the looming holidays. As most of us get ready to pack up and escape the heat, we’ve got plenty of great travel inspiration for foodies – from gourmet paradise Tuscany (p88) and Manhattan’s varied culinary offerings (p90), to one of the most buzzing foodie capitals of the world, Hong Kong (p92). We also check out a getaway that is just two hours from Dubai, if a long weekend is all the time you’re getting to take off this summer (p98), and go on a journey of discovery of eight unexplored world cuisines (p94) – they are more delicious than you’d have imagined! As you read this, I will have already jetted off to soak up the winter sunshine in Australia, doing my best to bottle up the cold weather and bring it back home. Failing that, the next best thing to do is to eat light and indulge in some frozen delights to get through another desert summer. Stay cool, and bon voyage!
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