Some of you may have spotted something shiny and new in your inbox this morning - Issue#01 of the JENIUS Newsletter!

Editor's Letter:JENIUS has grown so much since its humble beginnings in 2006 and it really excites me that I am able to launch this monthly e-newsletter which will be a delicious extension of the JENIUS you so often read. Here you can expect to find an overview of stories which you may have missed; ideas on seasonal produce to try; a Q&A section showcasing some popular questions which are directed our way, a re-cap of where we've been eating whether it is a favourite from the JENIUS archives or a new eat worth the drive to.
This month was dedicated to 'Indulgence on a Budget' because I believe that regular indulgence is necessary and it doesn't have to be costly. While I adore being pampered at a day spa or fine dining at one of Sydney's best, nothing is more uplifting than a bit of weekday romance or a long Sunday picnic. You can find these tips and more in our Fresh Stories section. I also had a chance to speak with the marvelous Tomislav Martinovic who is of course the chef/owner of hot new bistro, Tomislav.
All in all, I truly hope you enjoy this first issue and join me again at the next.
Love, Jen :)
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noice work. i don't know how you find the time. is this a full time job for you now?
Thanks Simon! Funny you should say that because I never feel like I have enough time to do everything I want to do or to eat everything I want to eat!
I write lists and lots of them. I have to-do lists on notepads, whiteboards, post-it notes, organisers, on the back of envelopes, you name it. So the newsletter was just lots of little steps which has come nicely together *phew*
With that said, blogging isn't my full time job. I'm still sticking to my advertising background with consulting gigs and running a boutique agency which i've co-founded. I've picked up more freelance food writing work along the way too and food blogging just falls inbetween everything :)
I like the graphic design on your newsletter it looks very professional.