New Year's Eve: We enjoyed what seems to be our tradition... the ploughman's; with a few additions like hard boiled eggs and teriyaki chicken wings. Mulled wine and non alcoholic fizz to wash it all down. A relaxing fare to say goodbye to the year.
New Year's Day: We welcomed the day with a more light and continental feel; I made blueberry oat bran muffins and cheddar cornmeal muffins, added fresh and dried fruit and nuts on the side. A fit combination for all.
New Year's Day: Dinner was oven roasted ham, just like our turkey, was free with points, steamed rice, sweet corn and my stuffing that was leftover from Christmas and steamed carrots. I forgot to add the steam carrots to my plate before I took the photo.
It was a quiet and reflective New Years for the most part; random fireworks went off and shouts of Happy New Year to all rang out throughout the neighbouring streets from doorsteps and balconies. It seems as though everyone was doing their best to put the year that was, behind and look forward with peace and positivity. - JD
