family circle has been an integral part of Australian households for 40 years and is the embodiment of everything that matters in family life - warmth and affection, care and nurture, celebrations and gatherings.

Making meals for their family and friends is a true labour of love for fc readers, which is why it's our main editorial pillar.Cooking, making and baking meals, snacks and desserts is their way of showering their favourite people with love - and family circle provides all the inspiration they need, with 80 generous recipes, step-by-step instructions and cook's tips in every issue.

Craft is another passion of family circle readers, so every issue includes seasonal crafting projects they love to undertake as much for the "thrill of the create" as for the finished work of art they present in their home, or to family or friends.