{"id":814,"date":"2013-12-28T02:32:42","date_gmt":"2013-12-28T02:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=814"},"modified":"2020-12-15T15:48:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T15:48:57","slug":"new-years-eve-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/new-years-eve-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year’s Eve with all the Comforts of Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fireplace<\/a>Whether it\u2019s an intimate dinner for two, or friends and neighbours, or family game night<\/a> \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve at home can be anything but boring. So I thought I\u2019d just share a few recipes and fun ideas to help with your celebration.<\/p>\n

The Setting<\/strong>
\nThey say home is where the heart is … so it doesn’t take much to create the perfect ambiance.  Dress up for the occasion and add some formality to the dinner table, complete with cloth napkins and tablecloth, long stem candles, the “good” dishes and more  candles – I really enjoyed the blog damn I can do this<\/a> – that showed this beautiful setting:<\/p>\n

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The perfect table setting for romance<\/p><\/div>\n

The Meal<\/strong>
\nIf it\u2019s a party askmen.com<\/a> suggests Light snacks, cocktails, or finger foods are the way to go on New Year’s Eve, as opposed to a sit-down dinner. This gives people the opportunity to mingle with others, without restricting them to a designated seat at the dinner table.<\/p>\n

However, dinner for two is a different story.  Preparing the meal together is all part of the fun of having a romantic dinner at home. Just be sure to have an appetizer or two ready beforehand to nibble on so you can spend your time creating.<\/p>\n

Your main course should be something simple that doesn’t require a lot of prep, we like to fire up the barbeque and enjoy a nice steak.  Yes, true Canadians will barbeque no matter what the weather.<\/p>\n

My favourite for New Year\u2019s Eve?  A lobster tail \u2013 if you cook it right it will rival any premium entr\u00e9e at the finest restaurant.<\/p>\n

How to cook a lobster tail (frozen)<\/span><\/strong>
\nFor best results defrost your frozen lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator or alternatively place them in a bowl of cold water.
\nNext it\u2019s time to grab the kitchen shears and cut your lobster tail.<\/p>\n