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Hibiscus Coast artist Graham Braddock will recreate his work Via Dolorosa in chalk on the Silverdale Centre’s pavement over Easter.

Easter brings artworks to Hibiscus CoastArt and Easter are becoming synonymous on the Hibiscus Coast, with local artists presenting their work in Whangaparaoa, at Orewa Community Church and on the Silverdale sidewalk from Good Friday to Easter Monday.Perhaps the biggest creative challenge has been taken on by artist and art teacher Graham Braddock, who will recreate one of his paintings on a 4m x 3m piece of pavement outside The Warehouse in the Silverdale Centre.Although he has worked in chalk before, Graham’s usual medium is oils or pastels. For this, his first venture into pavement art, he chose a work he created after a trip to Israel in 1984, which depicts the Via Dolorosa.He says it’s important to bring art out of the galleries and “into the market place” so that as many people as possible will view the work.At the same time, elsewhere around the Silverdale Centre, Graham has coordinated local artists, and students from Kingsway School who will work on panels. Stella Maris pupils, up to Year 8, will create their own pavement art near Mozaik Caffé. While Graham will be laying out his work on Good Friday, the public can view its progress from Saturday

morning until Easter Monday.Journey of HopeThis is the third year that Orewa Community Church has held its Easter Exhibition and art teacher Jane Jensen, who is one of the organisers, says this will be the biggest yet.Hundreds of art and craft works, including photography by members

of the Hibiscus Coast Photography Club, will be on display and there will also be interactive stalls representing different stages in the Easter story.Alison Holst will exhibit paintings, as well as Neville Bradley, Murray Stuart, April Shin, Rae Lamble and Ursula Cranmer.Orewa Community Church has developed a reputation for creativity –

a craft group of more than 100 women meet each week at the church and there are also regular art classes. Jane says this year the Easter Exhibition is thematic, with art, craft and posters integrated to convey different human emotions and experiences.There will be a separate room for children and youth offering a hands-on experience of different craft and painting activities. Refreshments are available.The exhibition is open at Orewa Community Church, 235 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, from Good Friday to Sunday over Easter, 10am–4pm, and the children’s programme runs from 11am–12pm and 2pm–3pm each day. Entry is free.

Tindalls artA group of Whangaparaoa artists are showing their work in Tindalls Bay over Easter. The artists, Cynthia Archer, Patsy Fisher, Di Hillas, Karsten Kroger and Ray McTeigue will each show several works along with guest artist Lesley Gager. All are painters, whose subjects include buildings, landscapes and abstracts. The Art Show and Sale is on at 1055 Whangaparaoa Rd, Tindalls Bay, April 19– 21, from 10am each day.

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Crispy pancakesChildren especially love these potato pancakes – really a cross between hash browns and fritters – from Popular Potatoes (Hyndman Publishing). They can be turned into finger food, the basis for a light meal, or part of a main.

Potato PancakesFor 6–8 servings (16 pancakes)2 large eggs, unbeaten2 Tbsp milk2 rashers lean bacon or ham, very finely chopped1 onion, very finely chopped1 tsp curry powder1 tsp celery salt3–4 medium (about 500g) all purpose or floury potatoes, scrubbed or peeled¼ cup flourvegetable oil for fryingMix together the eggs, milk, bacon, onion and seasonings in a large bowl.Just before cooking, grate the potatoes into the mixture, then add the flour.Put just enough oil in a frypan to cover the bottom. Heat until a small test amount of the pancake mixture bubbles when put in. Drop in dessertspoonsful of the mixture, four at a time, using a second spoon to stop the mixture from sticking to the first spoon. Try to make even-shaped pancakes, flattening them a little if necessary. Cook each pancake for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to the centre. As they are cooked, transfer the pancakes to a paper towel on a flat plate and place in a warm oven.Serve alone, or with tomatoes and/or mushrooms etc for a light meal. Or serve as finger food, topped with sour cream and a little smoked salmon (or other topping/s).Variation: Omit the bacon or ham and serve the pancakes with chops, steak, sausages and cooked vegetables or salad for dinner.

Hibiscus Matters has one copy of Simon and Alison Holst’s Popular Potatoes (Hyndman Publishing) to give away. To be in to win, write your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to

Popular Potatoes, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Entries close May 9. CONGRATULATIONS to Caroline Butland of Silverdale, winner of Deliciously Healthy Recipes for the Whole Family (Hyndman Publishing).

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Open 7 Days: Mon 4pm–late, Tues–Sun 11am–till late4 Hillary Square, Orewa | Phone: 421 0032

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A background in nuclear engineering and a work history that includes introducing the square pizza to NZ, car sales, plumbing, landscaping and owning a Bonsai nursery for 10 years shows that Ron Judd, new owner of Mozaik Caffé in Silverdale, enjoys variety and is always on the lookout for a challenge.He also has a knack for backing the right horse – his square pizza, which he initially sold from a chiller van, was so successful it was bought by Pak ‘n’ Save.Ron moved to NZ from London 20 years ago looking for a new start after working in nuclear power plants. Following the success of his pizza enterprise, he took a series of “two week long” jobs, which eventually led him to buy his first café – a Robert Harris in Takapuna. Ever since he has been happily settled in the café trade.He has owned two Columbus Cafés, including one in Albany Mall, as well as Gina’s Café in Oteha Valley Road and has always been a hands-on owner, running day-to- day operations and ensuring quality is maintained.It was the Mozaik Caffé in Orewa that first brought Ron to the area in February last year at the suggestion of his friend, Mozaik franchise co-owner Alex Isik ; Ron was so impressed with “the unbeatable location” that he bought it two months later.He purchased the Silverdale

A local family of dedicated foodies have taken over the restaurant and wine bar in Hillary Square formerly known as Vino Per Favore and are making changes to enhance its reputation as a friendly place to wine and dine.Clive, Mandy and Danielle Hebben took over ownership last month and began by brightening up the interior and changing the name to Vino Orewa.Clive works at Kiwibank and Mandy is a member of Orewa Lions but both also have extensive experience in the hospitality industry, here and overseas.Owning Vino Orewa has given them an opportunity to pass on their passion for wine and food – something they have already achieved with 20-year-old daughter Danielle, who is running the restaurant/wine bar as manager; Danielle has been in the hospitality business since her teens and has already notched up an impressive CV, including a number of local roles. The couple’s son, 16-year-old Cory, will also be helping out in the kitchen.Weeks of tasting local produce has helped provide Danielle, Mandy and Clive with inspiration for what will be a whole new menu to be launched at Vino Orewa’s official opening on May 10.Clive, who has taken on the role of Maitre d’, says the menu will feature

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Mozaik Caffé SilverdaleVino Orewa

Ron Judd

Mozaik two weeks ago and says the combination is ideal.“What makes Mozaik successful is that it’s not just a cabinet food café,” he says. “It’s really a café-restaurant, with a liquor licence so you can have a wine or beer and it’s comfortable and a great place to meet friends or colleagues.”He says although both cafes are already successful, he is not resting on his laurels. “Having great coffee isn’t enough any more with the amount of cafés around here,” Ron says. “You have to have well trained staff, the right people in the kitchen, top presentation and always maintain a high quality experience for the customer.”Among his plans for Silverdale is the introduction of evening dining.He says purchasing the two cafés, coupled with regular gigs as a drummer with the rock band Blondini, means he is busier than ever. This is which is exactly how Ron likes it.

From left, Mandy, Clive and Danielle Hebben

seasonal, local produce and wines from around the world.A range of entrée size Bar Bites can be shared with a glass of wine and the needs of gluten-free diners can also be catered for.Mandy’s frequent travels to Australia in her job with a disability equipment company allow her to obtain one-off wines to enhance any special occasion, and wine tastings and “meet the vintner” evenings are planned.Clive and Mandy say they bought the business because they were frequent customers of Vino Per Favore – a case of “we liked the place so much, we bought it” – and so they want to retain the essence of an intimate dining experience that loyal customers enjoyed.Clive says the changes they are introducing are about improving the quality of the food and service.“There are exciting things ahead and we will be taking on board suggestions that existing customers gave us in our recent survey,” he says.

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