For auld lang syne

Well, it’s New Year tomorrow. Already! My hopes for 2009 are kindness, peace, and environtmental awarness.

On a more frivoulous touch, my tips for New Years Eve are classics with a twist, both from my old employer BBC Good Food.

If you want something more Scandinavian try the Absolut Wilderness, a jewel like drink which consists of raspberry vodka, lingonberry juice and apple sour. Serve cold!

Champagne Cocktail with passion fruit
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4150/champagne-cocktail


Oysters with ginger and soy on a bed of salt
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5173/oysters

The Absolut Wilderness, above, as served at the Ice Bar in Stockholm

http://www.nordicseahotel.se/sv/Hotellet/Mat--Dryck/Absolut-Icebar-Stockholm/

Happy New Year to you all!