Hi Guys!,

I hope you had a lovely Christmas! I ended up with a cold for mine so took it as an opportunity to relax and unwind after a very busy December. I am feeling better now but my taste buds are still on strike so any plans to recipe test have been put on hold until they come back to life.

While I am waiting, I have put together this collection of 30 party food ideas which will be useful to you if you are entertaining this New year's Eve.

My Panago gift card giveaway ended a few days ago and Nikki N was the winner. I announced it on Facebook and Twitter and she has been contacted. Stay tuned for another giveaway starting next week where you can win a copy of a fabulous new book by Ashley Mellilo, the author of the blog Blissful Basil. It's such a great book with recipes you will all love and I can't wait to share it with one of you!

Enjoy your New Year's Eve celebrations and I will be back (hopefully with working tastebuds) in the new year!