I had so much fun ringing in the New Year with a festive little fête at our place. With everyone dressed glamorously and toting bubbly plus something indulgent to share, it was a very good time.

We laid out cheese, crackers and salumi, mini quiches, spanakopita and baked mussels. Our friends ramped up the indulgence with goodies like toast points topped with smoked oysters and sour creme, chocolate molten cakes, chocolate covered potato chips, and peanut butter swirl brownies baked from scratch.