For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
year) to celebrate.

For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.

And you?

On Dec 30, 7:46�pm, Arri London > wrote:
> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?

Well, today I went to Central Market and bought a beautiful fresh ham,
10 pounds, I shall roast it till it has brown and crunchy skin and
make delicious gravy. Have not quite decided on the sides yet.

New Years Eve, I am going to a dinner party, and have no idea what
will be served.

Rosie

On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:46:38 -0700, Arri London >
wrote:

>For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
>devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
>year) to celebrate.
>
>For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
>Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
>for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
>And you?

If the google interface wasn't the way it is now, I'd search for that
blackeyed pea spread someone mentioned last week. I'd like to
make it because my Texan nephew-in-law is someone who will scoot to
the local 7-11 for a can of black eyed peas at 11:30 PM if he can't
find any in the house.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:46:38 -0700, Arri London >
wrote:

>For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
>devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
>year) to celebrate.
>
>For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
>Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
>for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
>And you?

Neither of us has been feeling well, and I can't imagine doing any
actual cooking - possibly not eating, either. We're contemplating
ordering pizza for New Year's Eve. We might just break out some
frozen, pre-cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce. Crash wants to get a
couple bottles of pre-mixed Mudslides.

The Kalua Pig will have to wait, I'm afraid.

Carol

On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:22:12 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:


>Neither of us has been feeling well, and I can't imagine doing any
>actual cooking - possibly not eating, either. We're contemplating
>ordering pizza for New Year's Eve. We might just break out some
>frozen, pre-cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce. Crash wants to get a
>couple bottles of pre-mixed Mudslides.
>
>The Kalua Pig will have to wait, I'm afraid.
>
>Carol

There is some nasty crud going around... Several nurses have been out
sick with it, and two had to go home yesterday in the middle of the
shift.

Take care. Order some chicken soup too!

Christine

On Tue 30 Dec 2008 06:46:38p, Arri London told us...

> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?
>

David wants lasagne for both New Years Eve and New years Day. I don't.
I've nver been overwhelmed by lasagne, but I will eat it. We will make his
lasagne early tomorrow for reheating later.

I'm a nibbler on New Years Eve, and will have cold boiled shrimp with
either a stong cocktail sauce or a Louis sauce. I'll also have a variety
of cheeses, crackers, etc.

On New Years Day I will have country style pork ribs with sauerkraut and
mashed potatoes.

Sweets all around.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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kills a reasonable creature, God's image; but he who destroys a
good book, kills reason itself, kills the image of God, as it were,

On Dec 30, 5:46*pm, Arri London > wrote:
> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?


Drove into town today & picked up a dozen fresh oysters, a nice
Dungeness crab & some fresh asparagus. New Year's Eve we'll share the
oysters while we grill a couple of nice steaks on the BBQ - I've
promised to make Hollandaise. At midnight we'll pour a wee dram of
the good cognac, share a kiss and turn in at about 12:15 - some party
animals.

New Year's Day DH will enjoy the cracked crab while he goes into his
annual state of Bowl Game bliss. Me, I'm going to brew myself a nice
a pot of tea, curl up with a couple of cats & a good book, and spend
the afternoon grazing on leftover Christmas cheese & crackers. For
Dinner - pig - in the form of baby back ribs.

Nancy T

"Arri London" > wrote in message
...
> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?

Eve

Turkey Casserole for dinner with the usual hors d'oeuvres later in the
evening. Not sure if I will be up to break out the Dom at m/n or not.

Day

Birthday Party at lunch for the boys (2 yorkie terriers)
Spiral Ham with all the trimmings.

2nd

Butterflies (using up leftovers)
All leftover goodies out to be consumed hopefully before the house empties

Debbie

Arri London wrote:
> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?

Finishing off leftovers today, chocolate decadence and champagne for
midnight then tomorrow the annual pot of hopping john.
--
JL

On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:12:03 -0800 (PST), ntantiques
> wrote:

>Drove into town today & picked up a dozen fresh oysters, a nice
>Dungeness crab & some fresh asparagus.

That sound great!!

Here is ours!

http://i40.tinypic.com/23r1e0y.jpg

Mr. Bill wrote:

> Here is ours!
>
> http://i40.tinypic.com/23r1e0y.jpg

For those who don't want to look at the tinypic, that's


Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Canapés

Braised Duck w/ "Red Cabbage Wild Rice"

Endive & Stilton Salad

Chocolate Profiteroles
Vanilla Ice Cream
Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce


Figuring the duck and the salad will both have extremely strong flavors, I'm
wondering whether cold duck or an Australian sparkling Shiraz will be served
to drink.


Bob

Arri London wrote:
> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?

My blond, blue-eyed daughter thinks she is Asian, so we will be
having noodles. I am thinking of merging something like Peking
Noodles and a ma-po-type sauce... or something. Later, we will
have our traditional chocolate fondue, which I can only eat a very
few bites of....

--
Jean B.

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:46:38 -0700, Arri London >
> wrote:
>
>> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
>> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
>> year) to celebrate.
>>
>> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
>> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
>> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>>
>> And you?
>
> Neither of us has been feeling well, and I can't imagine doing any
> actual cooking - possibly not eating, either. We're contemplating
> ordering pizza for New Year's Eve. We might just break out some
> frozen, pre-cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce. Crash wants to get a
> couple bottles of pre-mixed Mudslides.
>
> The Kalua Pig will have to wait, I'm afraid.
>
> Carol

I'm sorry you all are unwell, Carol, and hope whatever it is
passes quickly. I also hope the New Year is a great one for you,
and that includes you loving your new abode.

--
Jean B.

In article >, Arri London >
wrote:

> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?

I have to work. I'm going to skip celebrating New Years this year.
--
Peace! Om

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." -- Dalai Lama

In article >,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:46:38 -0700, Arri London >
> wrote:
>
> >For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> >devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> >year) to celebrate.
> >
> >For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> >Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> >for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
> >
> >And you?
>
> Neither of us has been feeling well, and I can't imagine doing any
> actual cooking - possibly not eating, either. We're contemplating
> ordering pizza for New Year's Eve. We might just break out some
> frozen, pre-cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce. Crash wants to get a
> couple bottles of pre-mixed Mudslides.
>
> The Kalua Pig will have to wait, I'm afraid.
>
> Carol

I hope you both feel better soon! Sux to be sick at all on a Holiday...
--
Peace! Om

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." -- Dalai Lama

"Arri London" > wrote in message
...
> For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> year) to celebrate.
>
> For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
>
> And you?

Former roomie and her husband are hosting an NY Day do, and are doing the
rib/sauerkraut thing. My tradition is black-eyed peas and greens, so I'm
going to make my black-eyed pea soup along with my favorite kale/escarole
dish.

TammyM, 2009 has just GOT to be better than 2008 (wouldn't take much....)

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
> On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:46:38 -0700, Arri London >
> wrote:
>
> >For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> >devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> >year) to celebrate.
> >
> >For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> >Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> >for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
> >
> >And you?
>
> Neither of us has been feeling well, and I can't imagine doing any
> actual cooking - possibly not eating, either. We're contemplating
> ordering pizza for New Year's Eve. We might just break out some
> frozen, pre-cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce. Crash wants to get a
> couple bottles of pre-mixed Mudslides.
>
> The Kalua Pig will have to wait, I'm afraid.
>
> Carol

Sorry you aren't feeling well. Have been sick for holidays before and it
always seems worse.
TC and eat chicken soup.

TammyM wrote:
>
> "Arri London" > wrote in message
> ...
> > For the Eve, we are having our usual little buffet with cold cuts,
> > devilled eggs, shrimp etc. Glass of wine (forgoing the sparkly this
> > year) to celebrate.
> >
> > For New Year's Day, pork trotters/feet with sauerkraut and potatoes.
> > Supposed to bring good luck for the New Year. Obviously that didn't work
> > for the pigs... Sweets galore for afters.
> >
> > And you?
>
> Former roomie and her husband are hosting an NY Day do, and are doing the
> rib/sauerkraut thing. My tradition is black-eyed peas and greens, so I'm
> going to make my black-eyed pea soup along with my favorite kale/escarole
> dish.
>
> TammyM, 2009 has just GOT to be better than 2008 (wouldn't take much....)

Let's hope 2009 is better than 2008 for everyone else as well!

Slight menu change: we are having red cabbage rather than sauerkraut and
did in fact buy a bottle of sparkly plonk (ie cheap).

Last night:
shrimp cocktail, brie, baguette, strawberries, champagne

Tonight:
black-eyed peas, cornbread, and cabbage

Tara

Tara wrote:
> Last night:
> shrimp cocktail, brie, baguette, strawberries, champagne
>
> Tonight:
> black-eyed peas, cornbread, and cabbage


We had pan seared sea scallops on a bed of greens and some nice big
tiger shrimp baked in garlic butter. Our neighbours came over with some
eggnog cheese cake for dessert.

Tonight we are having prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes
and carrots and beans or Brussels sprouts. I had some leftover pastry
and made a pie shell and some butterscotch pudding filling.