The LFR 2013 New Year's Party Thread!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

Yes I am starting early. But I am ready to get this year over and the new one Rocking!
I will posting music, recipes, pics, and any cool news about the upcoming New Year! Please add, join the party!!!!

[Aristus]

1. I'll party as hard as I can, LFR.

I'll be on call New Year's Eve, so no alcoholic beverages for me.

I'll toast the New Year with sparkling cider.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

2. Got something for you!

Champagne Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

Recipe at http://www.food.com/recipe/champagne-punch-non-alcoholic-78745

[Aristus]

3. Ooh, Yum!

Thank you, LFR!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

4. A play list to go with the '13 of the new year!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

5. Forgot one!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

6. What is a party without FOOD!

10-Minute Buffalo Shrimp With Blue Cheese Dip

Recipe at http://www.food.com/recipe/10-minute-buffalo-shrimp-with-blue-cheese-dip-215039

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Puffs

Recipe at http://deep-fried.food.com/recipe/jalapeno-popper-wonton-puffs-168722

Guacamole-Smoked Salmon Bruschetta

Recipe at http://www.food.com/recipe/guacamole-smoked-salmon-bruschetta-211503

[Moondog]

11. Nice munchies!

Last edited Sun Dec 30, 2012, 07:18 PM - Edit history (1)

I never would have thought of combining guacamole with smoked salmon. Sounds tasty.

On edit: I hate autocorrect. I have no idea how smoked turned into smirked.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

7. Here is a softer playlist or everyone. Still on the rock side.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

8. Some trivia for New Years!

•Food plays a big role in New Year's traditions. Eating black-eyed peas, ham or cabbage are thought to bring prosperity. However, stay away from bad luck foods like lobsters, because they move backwards, and chicken, because they scratch in reverse. It is believed that eating these on New Year's day might cause a reversal of fortune

•The Time Square New Year's Eve Ball came about as a result of a ban on fireworks. The first ball, in 1907, was an illuminated 700-pound iron and wood ball adorned with one hundred 25-watt light bulbs. Today, the round ball designed by Waterford Crystal, weighs 11,875-pounds, is 12 feet in diameter and is bedazzled with 2,668 Waterford crystals.

Read more at http://woodridge.patch.com/articles/fun-facts-for-new-years-wear-red-underwear-lock-your-car-and-eat-black-eyed-peas

[Lady Freedom Returns]

9. Want to know the low down for Time Square this New Year's?

I got you a web site!
http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/new-years-eve/index.aspx

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10. Homemade New Year's Party Favors

Money is tight. So what should we do for some fun? WSAZ has a page with some ideas!
http://www.wsaz.com/seasonal/misc/36483579.html

[Aristus]

12. Hey, LFR! Good news!

Turns out I'm not on call New Year's Eve! So line 'em up!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

13. In that case!

NEW YEAR'S DAY CHAMPAGNE PUNCH

1 (25.4 oz.) bottle Cold Duck, chilled
1 (4/5) qt. bottle any champagne, chilled
4 c. cranberry juice, chilled
1 (33.8 oz.) bottle ginger ale, chilled


Combine in large punch bowl. Decorate with ice ring. This is delicious! Plan to make another bowl before the party is over!
More at http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,183,159163-224193,00.html

[Lady Freedom Returns]

14. norwood.patch.com Five easy steps to throw an easy and inexpensive New Year's Eve party at home.

http://norwood.patch.com/articles/how-to-throw-an-inexpensive-new-years-eve-party-dde0e6ff

Want to avoid the hectic crowds this New Years? Invite a few close friends over and throw your own party at home.

Here are five simple steps to having your own New Year's Eve party, without breaking the bank