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Christmasisjust aroundthecorner
Ashiningstaramongstthespecialeventsthatpaack the moderncalendarandthepleasuresof21stcentuury life, Christmashasanextraspecialqualitythatsetsit t apart
Asoneofthemostimportant Christianfestivals,itis imbuedwithasignificance thattouchesheartsandsouls throughouttheworldwithaspirit ofpeaceandhope.Christmasis celebratedtorememberthebirthof JesusChrist,whoChristiansbelieve isthesonofGod.
Settingasidedifferences,renewing oldfriendshipsandremembering thoseinneedorunhappy,people oneverycontinentfromAfricato Europe,AsiaandtheAmericas,draw ontherichtraditionsofover2,000 years-agoandmaketheirownvery differentpreparationsfortheday. Buteverywherethemoodisthe same:excitedanticipationasthey decoratehomes,gathergiftsand preparespecialfoodstocelebrate
theseason’smessagewith h family andfriends.
Thelastfewyearshavebbeen difficultwhatwithCovidannd thenlastyearCycloneGabbrielle Economicallytimesarechaallenging forallwhostruggletokeep p up with risinglivingcosts.However, , despite thatChristmasisatimefor r giving, sharingandreceiving.It’snnot about gettingintofinancialdebtbbut more aboutbeingwithfriendsannd family Insidewehavearticlesto o inspireincludinganewWhittakers chocolaterecipe,seasonalfoods anddrinks,what’shotinChhristmas treesthisyearandplentymmore includinglocaleventsbeing held overthefestiveseason.
Haveasafeandhappyhholiday season.
Events...
FiestaofLights
ChristmasArts&CraftBazaar Arts.IncHeretaunga,RussellStreet,Hastings 25Novemberto24December
MondaytoFriday9.30-4pm,Saturday10am-4pm Agreatopportunitytobuyunique,hand-made gifts.Whatmakesthebazaarspecialisthat everythingismadebylocalHawke’sBayartists andcrafters.
TomoanaShowgrounds,Gate3,KenilworthRd,Hastings Saturday13December2025toSunday4January2026 includingChristmasDay.
Welcometoafairylandof350,000+sparklinglightsthatenvelopealakeside walkwaytoatrailsurroundedby60lightdisplays. Open9pm-11pmrainorshine.
NewYear’sEveTue31DecemberPulseClassicHitsBandwillbeplayingparty anthemsfrom8.30pmandourspectacularearlybirdnewyear’sfireworks displayforkiddiesisat9.45pm.Gatesopenattheearliertimeof8pmandwe closeat11pmonNewYear’sEve.
$7.00Under3free.Gatesales.Onlinebookingpreferred.fiestaoflights.co.nz ChristmasatthePark
ParkIsland,Napier
SaturdayDecember6.Gatesopenat3pm
Alongwithmanymusicalspecialgueststhere willbeaarrayoffoodtrucks,kidsactivitiesand thingstodoalldayandnight-includingone ofthebestfireworksshowsinHawke’sBay!No alcohol,noglass!
Ourheadlinerwillbejoinedbyawonderful varietyoflocalartistsandmusicaltalent,singingbothChristmassongs,covers andoriginaltunes.Ifyoucan’tmakeittotheevent,itwillbelivestreamedon FacebookandYouTube.
ChristmasinTaradale GloucesterStreet,Taradale SaturdayDecember6
Getreadyforthemostmagicalday oftheseason!Whetheryou’re5or 95,there’ssomethingwonderful waitingforeveryone.Santa’sMagical Grotto:Meetthemanhimself! BouncingInflatables,facepainting anddeliciouslocalfood.
TeAwangaMarketDay Saturday7December,11am-3pm TeAwangaHall&Domain.
NapierChristmasParade Sunday7December2025 Paradestarts1pm
EachDecember,theheartofNapiertransformsintoafestivewonderland fortheannualHarcourtsChristmasParade&Fiesta.Acherishedcommunity tradition,theparadewindsthroughthecitywithcolourfulfloats,local performers,marchingbands,andofcourseaspecialappearancefromSanta himself.TheParadekicksofffrom1pmatCliveSquareEast.Route-Tennyson Street,HastingsStreet,EmersonStreet.FollowedbyafiestawithSanta’sGrotto heldinMemorialSquareuntil3pm.
WairoaChristmas MarketandParade
We’reinvitingeveryonetocome togetheronSaturday,13December from9amforamarketandour annualChristmasparadestarting at2pm.Whetheryou’realocal oravisitor,there’ssomethingfor everyonetoenjoy.
Santa’sbackintown 13-24December
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CornwallPark
Saturday13December, CornwallPark,Hastings
Arelaxingwaytogetintothe festivespirit.Withcheerfullive music,carolsinging.Children’s activitiesandfoodtrucks,all setinthebeautifulpark.
Santaisonhiswaytohastings.ComealongtoSanta’sGrottoatthe Westerman’s-freeentry.Youareinvitedtobringanunwrappedgiftforthe GivingTree,supportingWomen’srefugewithdonationsforchildren,teensand women.Seewww.christmasinhastings.co.nz
ElephantHill
ChristmasMarket
Saturday13December2pm–9pm Last minute Christmasshopping, deliciouscoastaleats,livemusic, wine,deals+cocktails,andsummer memorieshereatthewinery!KohaEntry |FamilyFriendly|FreeParking
WaipukurauStreetMarket
Sunday14December9am-1.30pm ChristmasStreetMarket.
BridgePaWine Festival2026
Saturday17January2026
EightwineriesintheBridgePa TriangledistrictofHawke’sBayare hostingtheAnnualBridgePaWine Festivalfortheeleventhyearina row.Thewineriesareallcloseto eachotherandwillbeconnected byhopon/hopoffbuses.The wineriesinvolvedareAbbeyEstate,AlphaDomus,AshRidgeWinery,Oak Estate,ParituaWinery,SileniWines,RedMetalVineyardsandZariaWines. www.bridgepatriangle.nz
TeAwangaWineFestival2026
Saturday14February202611am-5pm ClearviewEstateWinery,194CliftonRoad,TeAwanga,Hastings CelebrateHawke’sBay’sfinestattheTeAwangaWineFestival2026on February14.Enjoytastingsfromsevencoastalwineries,liveentertainment, masterclasses,andhop-on-hop-offbuses.HeldatClearviewEstate,this vibranteventpromisesboutiquepop-ups,exclusivepromotions,andafullday ofwine-filledfun
Christmastreealternativesfor2025
Sustainableandeco-friendlytrees
Withgrowingenvironmentalawareness, manypeopleareoptingforsustainable Christmastrees.Thisincludestreesthatare eitherpottedandcanbereplantedafterthe holidaysorartificialtreesmadefromrecycled materials.
Theseoptionsnotonlyreducewastebut alsoaddatouchofgreentoyourholiday celebrations.
MinimalistandScandinavianstyles
Theminimalisttrendcontinuestobepopular, withScandinavian-inspiredtreesleadingthe way.Thesetreesoftenfeaturesimple,elegant decorationsinneutralcolourslikewhite,silver, andgold.Thefocusisonnaturalelementssuch aswoodenornaments,driedorangeslices, andsimplestringlights,creatingacozyand understatedlook.
Boldandbrightcolours
Ontheotherendofthespectrum,boldand brightcoloursaremakingacomeback.Think vibrantreds,blues,andgreens,oftenpaired withmetallicaccents.Thistrendisallabout makingastatementandbringingafestive, joyfulatmospheretoyourhome.ColourfulLED lightsandoversizedornamentscanaddtothe funandlivelyvibe.
Vintageandretrothemes
Nostalgiaisapowerfultrend,andmany peopleareembracingvintageandretro themesfortheirChristmastrees.Thisincludes usingold-fashionedornaments,tinsel,and multi-colouredlightsreminiscentofthe 1950sand60s.Thesedecorationscanoften
befoundatthriftstoresorpasseddown throughgenerations,addingapersonaland sentimentaltouchtoyourtree. Nature-inspireddecorations
Bringingtheoutdoorsinsideisanother populartrend.Thisincludesusingnatural elementslikepinecones,berries,andbranches asdecorations.Youcanalsoincorporate handmadeornamentsmadefromnatural materialslikeclay,wood,orfabric.Thistrend emphasizesarustic,earthyfeelthatconnects yourholidaydecorwiththebeautyofthe naturalworld.
Themedtrees
Themedtreesareafunwaytoshowcase yourpersonalityandinterests.Whetherit’s atreededicatedtoyourfavouritemovie, bookseries,orhobby,themedtreesallowfor creativityandpersonalization.Popularthemes for2025includespaceexploration,coastal/ beachthemes,andevenspecificcolour schemeslikeall-whiteorpasteltrees.
Smarttrees
Technologyismakingitswayintoholiday decorwithsmartChristmastrees.These treescomewithbuilt-inLEDlightsthatcanbe controlledviasmartphoneapps,allowingyou tochangecolours,patterns,andevensyncthe lightstomusic.Thistrendaddsamoderntwist totraditionalholidaydecorating.
Thesetrendsofferavarietyofwaystomake yourChristmastreeuniqueandspecialfor the2025holidayseason.Whetheryouprefer aminimalistlookorabold,colourfuldisplay, there’ssomethingforeveryonetoenjoy.
ChristmasMyWay- WairoaMayorCraigLittle
Wherewillyoubespending Christmasandwithwhom?
It’sbeenaprettyhecticyear,so Iamlookingforwardtoslowing downandhavingarelaxing Christmasbreakathomeonthe farmwithfamilyandfriends. Whatdoyoumostenjoyabout Christmas?
It’satimewhenyoushouldbe abletoswitchofffromwork,focus onfamilyandhavetimetoreflect andappreciatewhatyouhavein yourlife.
Doyouhaveanyspecialfamily traditions?
Christmasisatimeforfamilyto betogether,wemighthavea hitoftennisorplaybowlsonthe frontlawn.Ialsoenjoytalkingto relativesandfriendsfromacross thecountryandaroundtheworld. Whatdoyouespeciallyliketoeat atChristmas?
Weusuallyhaveamid-afternoon meal,withacoupleofmeat selections,andIhelpouton thebarbecue.Pavlovawith
strawberrieswouldbemytoppick. Doyouhaveafavourite Christmassongormovie? Ienjoylisteningtothesame classicChristmashitsthatmy parentsusedtolistento. Isthereanythingelseyou’dlike tomentionaboutChristmas? I’vebeenfortunateenoughto celebrateChristmaslivinginthe UnitedKingdom,Germanyand Australia,butIlovethefeelingof beinghomeandenjoyingagood old-fashionedKiwiChristmas.
ChristmasMyWayNapierMayorRichardMcGrath
Wherewillyoubespending Christmasandwithwhom? I’llbeathomewithmyfamily,that includesmypartnerandourkids, myin-laws,andourniecesand nephews.
Whatdoyoumostenjoyabout Christmas? Ilovebeingabletocatchuparound theyardandspendtimewiththe family.
Doyouhaveanyspecialfamily traditions? Notreally.
Whatdoyouespeciallyliketoeat atChristmas? WehaveafancyBBQ.Mysister-inlawmakesthetrifle.
DoyouhaveafavouriteChristmas songormovie? DieHardalltheway.
Isthereanythingelseyou’dliketo mentionaboutChristmas? It’sagreatopportunitytothink aboutpeoplewhomayneedan extrahand,wehavebeeninvolved withtheChristmasCheerappeal butthere’slotsofwaysyoucanhelp outfriendsandfamilyatthistimeof year.Dropyourneighboursinsome Christmasbakingandcatchupwith peopleyoudon’tseemuchthrough theyear.
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ChristmasMyWay- HastingsMayorWendySchollum
WherewillyoubespendingChristmas andwithwhom?
Christmasforusisverymucha HeretaungaChristmas.Myhusband andIwillbespendingthedaywith ourchildren,startingthemorning withmyparents,brother,sister-in-law andnephew,beforeheadingoverto myhusband’swhānauforChristmas dinner.Weoftenseemtocollectafew “Christmasnomads”alongtheway (friendsornewcomerstoNewZealand whowouldotherwisebecelebrating alone)andit’sbecomeoneofmy favouritepartsoftheday.
Whatdoyoumostenjoyabout Christmas?
WhatIenjoymostaboutChristmas
istheuninterruptedtimetogether. There’sakindofmagicthatcomesfrom everyoneslowingdownlongenoughto properlyreconnect.
Doyouhaveanyspecialfamily traditions?
Wealsohaveacoupleoftraditionsthat maketheseasonfeeluniquelyours. Eachyear,everyoneofuschoosesa newChristmasdecoration,andour treehasbecomeawonderfuljumble ofmemories.Oneday,whenourkids leavehome,they’lltaketheircollection withthemtostarttheirown.Another traditionistakingourkidsshoppingto choosetwogiftsfortheWishingTreesomethingwe’vedonesincetheywere verylittle,tohelpthemlearnthatgiving
Christmascake
traditions
Christmascakeisan Englishtraditionthatbegan asplumporridge.It’smade withrich,moistcurrants, sultanasandraisinswhich havebeensoakedinrum.
canbethegreatestjoy. Whatdoyouespeciallyliketoeatat Christmas?
MyChristmasweaknessisdefinitelytrifle. DoyouhaveafavouriteChristmas songormovie?
MyfavouriteChristmassongisSnoopy’s Christmas,andmovie-wise,nothing beatsHomeAlone!
Isthereanythingelseyou’dliketo mentionaboutChristmas?
Andwhileit’saspecialtimeformany, I’malsomindfulthatChristmascanbe difficultforthosefacingloneliness,illness orloss.Myhopeisthateveryonefindsa momentofconnectionorkindnessthis Christmas,wherevertheyare.
IfaChristmascakeiscoveredin icing,itisquitecommonforittobe decorated–modelsofhouses,offir treesorofFatherChristmas.
AScottishspecialtyisthe“Whisky Dundee,”whichoriginatedinDundee, andismadewithScotchwhisky.It’sa lightandcrumblycake,andlighton fruitandcandiedpeel-onlycurrants, raisins,sultanasandcherries.There isalsotheScottishblackbun,ofa similarrecipeusingwhiskyandoften carawayseeds,eatenonHogmanay. Coinswerealsooccasionally addedtoChristmascakesaswell asChristmaspuddingsasgoodluck
Ingredients
pieces.Theseweresilver3dpieces, orsixpences,sometimeswrappedin greaseproofpaperpackages.
InYorkshire,Christmascake,as withothertypesoffruitcake,can beeatenwithcheese,suchas Wensleydale.
Acakethatmayalsobeservedat ChristmastimeintheUKisknown asa“YuleLog,orchocolatelog”. ThisisaSwissrollthatiscoatedin chocolate,resemblingalog. TheChristmascakelargely displacedthepreviouslypopular Twelfth-nightcakeduringthe Victorianera.
AvocadoandPumpkinSalad
Alovelybunchoffreshspinachleaves(donotwash)
1Avocado(sliced)
2Tomatoes(finelysliced)
¼ofapumpkin(skinnedandchunkycut)
1handfulofpecannuts(choppedorwhole)
1smallredonion(thinlysliced)-optional Cookingoil
SaltorPepper
Method:
Prepareallofyourvegetables
Panroastthepumpkin-sautécookinashallowpanovermediumhighheatwithasmallamountofoil,cookingthepiecesinasingle layeruntiltheyaredeeplygoldenandtender.
Layeralltheingredientsaspictured
Sprinklewithanoilydressing(similartoceaserbutmoreliquidy) Itisverydelicious!ENJOY
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NewZealandSilverFernsvSouthAfricanetballmatch andgame1oftheTainiJamisonTrophyatEventfinda StadiuminAucklandonSunday21September 2025.High-energymiddieKimioraPoi’ssecond-half performancewillhaveimpressedinterimheadcoachof theSilverFernsYvetteMcCausland-Durie.Photo:Andrew Cornaga/Photosport.
ChristmasMyWay- withKimioraPoi
Lookingforanewchallenge, pocketrocketmidcourterKimiora Poisteppedoutofhercomfort zonetojointheSteelin2025,after sevenseasonswiththeTactix.
Withhermixofspeedandskill,Poihasbacked heron-courtdynamicswithhergrowingleadership qualitiesaftercaptaincyroleswiththeTactixin recentseasons.
Poiwasrewardedforastellar2024campaignwith arecalltotheSilverFernssquadafteranabsenceof twoyearsandretainedherplaceinthe2025/2026 SilverFernssquadplayingConstellationCupand goingontheNorthernTourtotheUKtoplaythe ScotlandThistlesandtheEnglandRoses.
Standingatjust1.69m,alackofheightdoes nothingtodetractfromPoi’ssilkyplaymakingskills.A giftedathletewithspeedtoburn,ahealthydoseof flairandprecisionpassing,Poihasrevelledatsenior levelandhasnowplayedover100nationalleague matches.AWorldYouthCupwinnerwiththeNZU21 teamin2017,Poigainedfurtherattentionwithher selectionintheSilverFernsDevelopmentSquad,NZA team,WorldSeriestitle-winningFAST5Fernslineup,AllStarsteamandSilverFernsinrecentyears. Shegainedfurtherexperienceasareplacement playerfortheCollingwoodMagpiesduringthe2019 Australianseason.
BorninTikitiki,Gisborne,KimiorawenttoNapierGirls HighSchoolandthroughthatconnectionHawke’s Bayhas‘adopted’herasoneoftheirown.She hasbeenagreatservantofthegameinHawke’s
Baycomingbacktoassistwithworkshopsand programmesandspeakingatnetballeventsto encourageotheryoungwomenlookingtotaketheir skillsettothetoplevel.
WherewillyoubespendingChristmas?
Christmasformethisyearwillbebackathomein TikitikioratthebeachinTokomaruBaywithjustmy immediatefamily.
WhatdoyouenjoymostaboutChristmas?
Someofthebestpartsaboutsummeratthebeach isthatwecandoallsortsofactivitieswhenever wewant.Diving,fishing,swimming,outdoorgames, trainingoutsideinthesunorjustenjoysomechill time.Also,thatwehavefamilyandfriendsthatcallin andvisitallsummer.
Doyouhaveanyspecialfamilytraditions?Please explain.
Idon’thaveanyChristmastraditionsreally,butour familyloveabigfeastonChristmasDay.
FavouriteChristmasfood?
Oneofmyfavouritefoodsoverthesummerperiod istheseafood,inparticularkinaandalsoIlovethe desserts.
Highlightsforyouthisyear?
Myhighlightthisyearwasenjoyingmytimedown southwiththesouthernSteelandexperiencing somethingnewanddifferent.
Whatareyoulookingforwardtointhenextyear?
NextyearI’mlookingforwardtoanotherseason withtheSteelandhavingacrackatgettinga Premiership.
Isthereanythingelseyou’dliketomentionabout Christmas?
Ihopeeveryonehashadagreatyear,enjoyssome specialwhanautimeoverthesummerandbest wishesfor2026.
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DressingaChristmastable
isadelightfulopportunityto blendfestivecharmwiththe relaxedeleganceofsummer.
Unlikethetraditionalwintryscenes oftenassociatedwithChristmas, southerncelebrationstakeplace undersunnyskies,oftenoutdoors,with freshseasonalproduceandvibrant colours.Thisshiftinclimateandmood invitesamorelaid-back,nature-inspired approachtotablestyling.
Startwithalightandbreathable base-linenorcottontableclothsinsoft neutralslikeivory,sand,orpalegrey workbeautifully.Thesetonesreflectthe brightnessofsummerandprovideaclean canvasforlayering.Insteadofheavyreds andgreens,optforapaletteinspiredby thelandscape:eucalyptusgreen,coral, gold,andcrispwhite.Thesecoloursevoke boththefestivespiritandthewarmthof theseason.
Floralarrangementsareakeyelement. Nativegreenerysuchaseucalyptus, pōhutukawa,orproteascanbeusedto createstunningcentrepiecesortable runners.Theirtexturesandtonesadd depthandinterestwhilecelebratinglocal
flora.Pairthesewithseasonalbloomslike hydrangeasorgardenrosesforafresh, summeryfeel.Keeparrangementslowand airytoencourageconversationacrossthe table.
Tablewareshouldstrikeabalance betweenrusticandrefined.Wooden servingboards,ceramicplates,and glasswarewithsubtledetailingcreatea relaxedyetpolishedlook.Goldorbrass cutleryaddsatouchoffestivesparkle withoutoverwhelmingthesetting.Fora personaltouch,considerhandmadename cards,smallwrappedfavours,orsprigsof herbsateachplacesetting. Candlesandfairylightscanenhancethe atmosphere,especiallyifthecelebration continuesintotheevening.Choose unscentedcandlestoavoidclashingwith thearomasofyourmeal,andscatterthem alongthetableforasoft,invitingglow.If diningoutdoors,stringlightsorlanterns overheadcanaddamagicaltouch. Finally,embracetheoutdoors.A Christmastablesetonadeck,undera pergola,orbeneathashadytreecaptures theessenceofaSouthernHemisphere celebration.Incorporatenaturalelements likeshells,driftwood,orwovenplacemats toreflectthecoastalsummervibe.The resultisatablethatfeelsfestive,fresh, andperfectlysuitedtoawarm-weather Christmas.
Summer onaplate
WhenDecemberrollsaroundin theSouthernHemisphere,thefestive seasoncoincideswithlong,sunnydays andwarmtemperatures.Traditional northernhemispherefare-roastturkey, bakedham,andsteamingpuddingscanfeelheavyandoutofplaceinthe summerheat.Luckily,thereareplenty offresh,vibrantalternativesthatsuit theseasonwhilestilldeliveringthat celebratoryfeel.
Seafoodspread
Oneofthemostpopularalternatives isaseafood-basedlunch.Thinkplatters ofprawns,oysters,andsmokedsalmon servedwithcrispsaladsandtangy dressings.Grilledfishwithcitrusandherbs makesalightyetluxuriouscentrepiece.Pair itwithchilledwhitewineorsparklingwater infusedwithberriesforarefreshingtouch. Barbecuefeast
Abackyardbarbecueisquintessentially southernhemisphere.Swaptheroastfor marinatedlambchops,spicedchicken skewers,orevenawholebutterfliedfish cookedovercoals.Addgrilledvegetables -zucchini,capsicum,andcorn-and servewithvibrantsaladslikecouscous withroastedvegetablesoraclassic Greeksalad.Thisrelaxedstyleofdining encouragesminglingandsuitsoutdoor celebrationsperfectly.
Plant-basedcelebration
Forthoseembracingavegetarianor veganlifestyle,summerproduceshines. Acolourfulspreadofstuffedcapsicums, roastedpumpkinsalads,andchargrilled eggplantcanfeeljustasfestive.Adda nutroastoramushroomWellingtonfor aheartycentrepiece.Freshfruitplatters anddairy-freedessertslikecoconut pannacottaorberrysorbetkeepthings lightandseasonal. Coldcutsandgrazingboards Ifyouwantminimalfuss,optfora grazingtable.Arrangecuredmeats, cheeses,freshbread,dips,and antipastovegetablesalongsidetropical fruitslikemango,pineapple,and cherries.Thisstyleisperfectforcasual gatheringsandallowsgueststonibble throughoutthedaywithouttheformality ofasit-downmeal.
Dessertalternatives
Insteadofheavypuddings,choose chilleddesserts.Pavlovatoppedwith summerberriesisasouthernhemisphere classic.Trifleslayeredwithtropicalfruit andlightspongeareanothercrowdpleaser.Forsomethingsimple,bowlsof freshcherriesandwatermelonslices evoketheessenceofsummer. Drinkstomatch
Complementthesedisheswith refreshingbeverages-sparklingwine, fruitysangria,orhomemadeicedteas. Infusedwaterwithcitrusandmintisa greatnon-alcoholicoption. Byembracingtheseason’sbountyand lightercookingstyles,Christmaslunchin Hawke’sBaybecomesacelebrationof summeritself-vibrant,relaxed,andfull offlavour.
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Christmasin daysgoneby
MuchhaschangedinHastings sincethesephotosweretaken.
SourceHawke’sBayKnowledgeBank.Knowledge BankAttribution-NonCommercial3.0NewZealand.
ChristmasstatuesonMayfairHotel,Karamu RoadNorth,Hastings.1960’s-1970s.
The1989HastingsChristmasParade.
ChristmasCarolsatBonMarcheLtd,1989.
The1995HastingsChristmasParade.
WrapupChristmas
Method
1.Drainthecherrieswell,reservingthejuice. Addcoffeeliqueurtothejuiceandsetaside.
2.Placechocolateinalargeheatproofbowl overasaucepanofsimmeringwater.
3.Heatuntilmelted,stirringoften.
4.Removefromheat,pourabouthalfacupinto aseparatebowl,andsetasidetocoolslightly. (Note,youcanalsomeltthechocolateby puttingitinaglassorceramicbowland microwavingonhighfor20secondbursts.Stir betweeneachburstuntilmelted.)
5.Addoiltothereservedhalfcupofmelted chocolatefordrizzling.
Ingredients
680gJarPittedblackcherries (alternatively,youcanusetinned raspberries)
½CupCoffeeliqueur(alternatively, youcanusecherrybrandy)
250gWhittaker’s72%DarkGhana chocolate
1TbspRicebranoil
500gCrèmefraiche
350gChocolatesponge
Todecorate:
1Punnetraspberries
Chocolateshards/barkto decorate
Cocoapowderfordusting
6.Oncetheremainingchocolatehascooled, stirinthecrèmefraicheuntilcombined.
7.Breakthespongeintopiecesanddipinthe liquid,thenplaceinthebottomofamediumsizedtrifledishorbowl.
8.Spoonoversomeofthechocolatemix, scatteroversomecherriesanddrizzlewith alittlechocolatesauce.Repeatthisprocess, finishingwithalayerofchocolatemix.
9.Dustwithcocoa powder,place raspberriesand chocolateshardson topandserve.Chill wellbeforeserving.
CreamyMilkChristmasRockyRoad
Preparationtime20mins l Serves16 l DifficultyVeryEasy
Ingredients
500g(2xBlocks)Whittaker’sCreamyMilkChocolate 2CupsMarshmallows,Chopped 1/2CupPistachios,plusextratodecorate 1CupRoastedMacadamias,roughlychopped ½CupRaspberryLiquorice,roughlychopped Fordecoration
Freezedriedraspberries
Goldleaf
Method
1.Greaseandlineasquarebakingtinwithbakingpaper.
2.BreakupblocksofWhittaker’sCreamyMilkChocolate andplaceinalargeheatproofbowl.Meltinthe microwave,stirringevery20seconds,untilsmooth.
3.Addmarshmallows,pistachios,macadamiasand liquoriceuntilfullyincorporated.Pourtherockyroadinto thepreparedtinandspreadevenly.
4.Sprinklewith extrapistachios andfreezedried raspberries beforethe chocolatebegins toset.
5.Refrigerateforat leastonehouror untilset.Ifusing goldfoil,carefully placeonthe rockyroadas desired.Cutinto smallsquares andserve.
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