With 3 kids under 5, we no longer (and thankfully so) brave the elements nor the crowds but rather have an open house for other friends/families with little ones and celebrate the 'new year' around 8:30 or so!
But that does not mean us adults cannot enjoy some good eats...over the last 5 years I have evolved to simply want to put out a big spread and let people graze at their leisure (I used to do 5-10 course tasting menus which were very involved and did not allow me much time to relax). This year on the table will be:
- Home made smoked mackerel spread
- House cured gravlax
- 'Pinwheels' (rolled and sliced puff pastry variations)
- BlackBird Baking Co Breads
- Selection of cheeses including: Reblochon, Tomme De Savoie, Grey Owl, St. Agur & a few mini unpasteurized goat cheeses
- Prosciutto di Parma, smoked duck breast
- Seared Foie Gras toasts w Cherry gastrique
- Hearts of Palm salad
- Meyer lemon Ice as a palate cleanser somewhere between all the fat!
A few good bottles of wine to accompany and any other items friends bring by.
