Happy New Year's Eve, Canada!
Yikes! Was that 2010 I just saw go rushing by!? It seems like yesterday - not 364 yesterdays - that my DH and I were making our New Year's Eve plans. We ended up spending the night with the Royal Canadian Air Farce and several Canadian celebrities on CBC Television! I don't think we even made it to midnight!
This year, it seems, we have a bit more energy. We have been invited out to several private house parties, all conveniently within walking distance, I might add. We are BYOBing ...bring your own bottle ... as well as BYOHD ... bring your own hors d'oeuvres!
Here is my take on a truly awesome Canadian New Year's Eve Party!
First of all, let's play party games, people! Wouldn't it be fun to be part of a Murder Mystery Party ? I am SO doing this for New Year's Eve 2011!
"It is the summer of 1928. Millionaire Holden Goldman has been found dead, stabbed to death in his daughter’s art studio aboard his luxurious yacht. The Captain decides to confine all guests to the dining room to await the arrival of the Coast Guard to apprehend the murderer. With each of the guests a suspect, they agree to attempt to solve the mystery and clear their names while trying to unmask the murderer."
Next on my list for the all Canadian New Year's Eve party? Food, of course! I love 99.9% of everything President's Choice has to offer, and their finger foods are sublime! I am definitely hitting No Frills to pick up some of the amazing frozen, heat and serve appetizers they have on offer! And wouldn't these Maple Pretzels from Jakeman's make a magnificent Canadian snack?
I think sparkling wine is the yummiest wine of all and, of course, de rigueur for New Year's Eve! When I found out about Peller's Estate's Sparkling Ice Wine , well, I knew it would be number one with a bullet on my list of Canadian party must-haves! The combination of delicious ice wine with bubbles makes me giddy just thinking about it!
Finally, party favours! Green Planet Parties has all sorts of goodies that will make my party Canadian ... and green! Items such as reclaimed wooden cutlery to biodegradable tableware will make for a great party and start my year off with a smug feeling of satisfaction at being such a caring consumer!
Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve everyone! Please don't drink and drive! Thank you for reading The Good Shopper Blog!
What is your favourite way to celebrate New Year's Eve?
