New Year’s Eve Eve Smörgåsbord

We had to move up out usual New Year’s Eve up a day.

1. Au Sel de Mer Butter
2. Baguette
3. Butterbloom
4. Chicken Liver Mousse
5. Fromage D’Affannois
6. Garlic Cured Green Olives
7. Lady Edison Country Ham
8. Marcona Almonds
9. Pickled Fiddlehead Ferns
10. Secret de Compostelle
11. Smoked Duck
12. Spicy Dilly Beans
13. Triple Crunch Mustard
14. Westminster Bakery Crackers

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I had recently picked up a bottle of BUD – a coupage ale aged in a second use whisky cask – from The Ale Apothecary.

Beef Rendang, Asparagus with Chili Crisp & Garlic and Salt & Pepper Tater Tots

We ended up not having any guests this Christmas, so I decided to try out a Beef Rendang recipe. I figured that the Asparagus with Chili Crisp & Garlic, and Salt & Pepper Tater Tots would pair well.

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I went with a bottle of Holiday Friends – a gin barrel aged beer made with spruce tips – which was a collaboration with Block 15  and Fort George.

Aleppo Chicken and Roasted Broccoli with Harissa Vinaigrette, Feta and Mint

Revisiting yet another dish from my repertoire. I also added a side of couscous this time.

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I decided to go with a bottle of Bu Veaux from de Garde.

Seared Sea Scallops with Leek Risotto and Lemon-Brown Butter Sauce

I have been thinking about revisiting this dish for a while. Finally got around to it.

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I went with a bottle of The Goat from Holy Mountain.