Posts Tagged ‘new years eve’

New Year’s Eve Party Cones
This New Year’s Eve I wanted something fun, festive and EASY to serve my guests. We’ve been in full party mode since Thanksgiving and I want to finish the year with a bang but let’s face it: I’m tired!  So, what to serve my guests that will be memorable, but easy to throw together? We came up with these adorable little party cones and the possibilities are endless of what you can serve in them!  All you need are egg roll wrappers or... Read More
10 Quick EZ Apps for New Year’s
There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than with lots of appetizers! Here is a listing of ten quick and easy ones to make for your family and/or guests. I also had fun with a baked brie recipe of my own. These adorable mini brie bites are oozing with buttery, rich cheese and perfect for spreading on crackers or let’s be serious, popping directly into your mouth with a fork. Or just your hands. 1. Crescent-wrapped Mini Baked Brie... Read More
Decade Cocktails to Ring in the New Year
Don't get me wrong...I love Champagne. I mean, I really, really love Champagne. I think that Champagne is one of those little indulgences that never really needs a reason. That's why it's nice to do something even more special than just cracking open a bottle of bubbly for New Year's Eve. And what could be better than a special cocktail to mark the turning of the New Year? Making 5 special cocktails to mark the turning of 5 New Years, that's... Read More
8 Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Appetizers
We all know the feeling. Around this time in December, it comes to your attention that you have nothing planned for New Year’s Eve. You consider going to a fancy prix fixe dinner, but don’t want to drop $100 per person on a single meal, nor do you want to deal with driving and/or finding a cab on the busiest going-out night of the year. The solution, you decide, is to throw a party. Nothing fancy, just an intimate gathering with a few close... Read More
New Year’s Eve Potluck Party
I’m convinced the best place to celebrate New Year’s Eve is at home. I like to avoid places that involve expensive tickets and lengthy lines for drinks or food.  I also like to avoid being on the roads; it is, after all, a notoriously dangerous night. Staying home, however, does not mean that you have to sacrifice fun. Far from it, in fact! Not convinced?  Here are some advantages to a home-based celebration: You can have all the... Read More
How to Choose the Perfect Bottle of Champagne
New Year’s Eve is coming up, and you know what that means… It will be time to guzzle Champagne at the stroke of Midnight. The best part about sipping some bubbly is that no one will notice that you’ve forgotten the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne when you draw the glass to your mouth (you should make it your resolution to finally learn the lyrics to that song!). Choosing the perfect Champagne for your toast shouldn’t be intimidating. This year,... Read More
5 Ways to Coolify Your New Year’s Party!
We’ve all been to those lame-o New Year's Eve parties, haven’t we? Hors d'oeuvres, Champagne toast, blah-blah-blah…Happy New Year. Not this year!!! Ring in the New Year with a bang by using one of these unique party ideas. 1. Have a Ball with a Times Square Party Arguably one of the most, if not THE most, famous New Year’s celebration occurs in the bright lights of Times Square in New York City. Whether it’s Ryan Seacrest or the... Read More
Five Fab Champagne Cocktails
Champagne (and its cousin - sparkling white wine!) is the symbolic drink of celebration! Champagne conjures up special thoughts of elegant parties, holiday joy and celebrating victories. It’s sophisticated, but yet so easy to grab a chilled bottle, pop the top off and serve in dainty Champagne flutes. You can’t go wrong with the “bubbly,” and almost everyone loves it. This year, instead of the classic Champagne drink, try one of these... Read More