December 30, 2012 by Joan Nova in Holidays | 11 Comments
Eating 12 grapes at midnight is a Spanish custom of dubious and humorous origins.

Goodbye 2012.
Out with the old, in with the new. Out with the bad, in with the good.
Happy New Year everyone!
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A perfect meal has multiple levels of flavor and textures, bright colors and tastes, and healthy(ish) choices. It's all about enjoyment. Enjoy the process, the presentation and the just rewards...eating!
I've always been a culinary improvisor which means I get my kicks out of recipe development. In the FOODalogue kitchen each meal is an adventure and the journey is as exciting as the destination. My favorite kitchen tools are imagination and intuition. I rarely look at a recipe, not even my own!
On these pages, I suggest food pairings and techniques to be experimented with...in your own kitchen...to your own spice levels...and to your preferred portion sizes.

11 Comments
¡Feliz Año Nuevo, Joan! I wish you all the best in the coming year.
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I plan on having my 12 grapes at midnight, but they will be the smallest I can find. I hope that 2013 is rich in experience Joan. Have a safe and happy New Year.
Hi Joan, I wish you a very happy, healthy and delicious new year! And the best birthday ever on Saturday.
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Oops! Your birthday is on Friday. If you want to celebrate Saturday too you have my permission.
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Happy New Year Joan. I didn’t know about that tradition. Cool.
I am packing my grapes and getting them ready. happy New Year my friend. 2013 is going to be so great for us. See you next year!
I used to share this tradition with some Mexican friends of immediate Spanish descent. The first time I ever heard of it. A great way to ring in the new year. Love the photos. Excellent. Again, Joan, I wish you and your family the best of 2013.
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Happy New Year, Joan! Love your pictures!
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Neat images!
Happy New Year Joan!
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Happy New Year Joan! All the best for 2013! Cheers!
Love how concise you always are, Joan! Happy Happy!

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