A Promising New Year’s Spread

Swap stories of days gone by and aspirations for those ahead as you relish a customary repast in high style.

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Fresh Perspective

As the dawn of a new year sparks fresh outlooks, gather for an elegant New Year’s brunch. A blue-and-white tablescape echoes January’s subdued aura and befits this room’s everyday décor. Dusty-blue linens with a crocheted border and chambray place mats are idyllic dabs of color against snow-white dinnerware and an embroidered tablecloth.

Add a dash of glitz with gold-flecked flatware and gilded posy napkin rings. An array of floral displays brim with ivory blossoms, blue thistle flowers, silverberry, seeded eucalyptus, and more.

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Wishful Moments

Pass around a jar of guests’ handwritten resolutions and delight in the sentiments while savoring a spread inspired by classic Southern New Year’s fare. Whether you consider them a good luck charm or simply tradition, black-eyed peas are the star of a robust soup peppered with okra.

Slices of smoked ham baked into cheesy corn muffins make for delectable morsels to dip in the soup. Chock-full of kale and turnip greens, a creamy gratin finished with a layer of golden-brown brioche complements the menu, while a honey-sweetened fruit salad is a refreshing accompaniment.

For a decadent finale, enjoy our Blackberry Jam Cake and Macadamia Truffles (below) with a cup of hot coffee.

Velvety creamer laced with salted caramel and a dollop of whipped cream transform an ordinary cup of coffee into an indulgent treat.

Photography by William Dickey
Styling by Sidney Bragiel 
Recipe Development and Food Styling by Elizabeth Stringer 

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