Happy Foodie New Year!
My brother had a casual house party for New Year's Eve which has distant views of the city skyline to view the fireworks. The theme was 'alcohol' and there was definitely no shortage of it. I raided my home bar of spirits and his good friend Ana made 100 vodka jelly shots which was crazy — and no we didn't get through them all, thankfully. Lots of snacks from Costco and the fridge was fully stocked of champagne, beers and wine. I made a few 2 shot mojitos for the friends and unfortunately burnt the pastizzi after not hearing the oven timer when distracted by the 9 pm fireworks. They still tasted OK though or perhaps my drunk palate was not discerning enough. Glow sticks always add a bit of retro fun to the night and make for some cool time lapse photos.
I hope you all had a great time as well and were able to share with your friends and loved ones to welcome in the new year. May it be full of happy eats and wonderful new memories.
I hope you all had a great time as well and were able to share with your friends and loved ones to welcome in the new year. May it be full of happy eats and wonderful new memories.
SNAPSHOT REVIEW:
PROS: Watching fireworks is always cool
CONS: Someone has to clean up the mess at a house party
MUST TRY: Costco is really cheap
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| Distant view of the city to watch the fireworks |
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| Simon's bar — name your poison! |
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| Champagne on standby for midnight celebrations |
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| I do love my Henkell |
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| Fully stocked fridge and ready for party action |
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| Party food, glow sticks and party poppers |
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| Esky filled and chilling |
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| Sugar hit backup |
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| Cocktail making station |
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| Sinks make for a great area to chill your mixers |
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| First drink of the night — Pimms and lemonade |
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| Ana created the 'Anateaser' |
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| Cheers! The sippy cup was my daughters |
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| Somebody got a little clumsy with her milk — Baby Taxi! |
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| Mango dacquiri |
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| Frangelico with soda and fresh lime |
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| Mojito with Barcardi, fresh lime, mint, sugar and soda |
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| Mojito cheers |
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| Dips from Costco were pretty good |
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| Proscuitto from Pino's Dolce Vita, assorted cheese and stuffed olives |
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| 9 pm fireworks |
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| Somebody burnt the pastizzi — my bad |
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| Jugernauts and my brother in charge of music |
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| Glow stick photo time |
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| Costco dumpling time |
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| Glow stick dance floor |
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| Midnight champagne time |
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| Midnight cheers |
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| Midnight fireworks |
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| I hope that's fireworks or is the city on fire? |
