Leonard Lambert Art Exhibition
With Leonard's last two exhibitions cancelled due to Covid lockdown and cyclone Gabrielle, this massive exhibition "Small wonders" of nearly 70 paintings has something for everyone. Venue: Hastings Community Arts Centre, 106 Russell St (next to Westermanns Cafe.) Gallery hours: Mon - Fri. 9.30-4pm. Sat 10.00am - 2pm. Take a friend and take some time out with perhaps a coffee next door. Exhibition now running Mon 22 Jan - 3 Feb.
Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
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Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
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