A veritable feast at Irene’s house this year to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Four courses, lots of champagne and lots of good friends.
First, the last sunset of 2015:
And an adorable red coat that Jif gave me when Sam was born. We’ve been waiting 4 years to wear it!
Look at that muff!
A couple of other kids are at the party, and Sam couldn’t be happier about it.
Appetziers of crab cakes:
And goat cheese spread:
Irene’s celery salad:
And beautiful lettuces with radish and onions:
Cheers, men!
And Suzie!
Caviar and champagne:
OK, the caviar was meant as a garnish for the cauliflower soup:
Irene made a killer braised veal shoulder with olives, tomatoes and gremolata:
I made Suzanne Goin’s White Bean Gratin to go with it:
Unbelieveably rich and delicious: 
Silence overcomes the room:
And for dessert, an outrageous cake:
Greg and Lexi:
Tom and Suzie:
Jack and Lynn:
Kris and Irene: 
After midnight, Jack played a little piano for us:
And we indulged in a little Hamilton singing.
Happy New Year!
