A most convivial dinner during Earth Hour. The hostess was keen for candles; beeswax from Germany. Choose flattering wick over electric.

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Imagine how much power we wouldn’t be expending if Sydney looked like this every night:

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Our hostess:

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The artist guest:

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The filmmaker guest:

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The indigenous festival director guest:

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Food picture notes for commenter Elan. The Elizabeth David cheese tart – souffle-like, it slumped in the middle after coming out; and the Nigella chocpav, right.

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