Happy New Year's Eve

Sarasota's Pineapple Drop

Instead of a ball, the city of Sarasota drops a giant pineapple every New Year's Eve, a tradition that dates back 26 years. The pineapple has 10,000 orange and green lights. A pineapple is a perfect choice here because it is beachy and tropical and also an international symbol of hospitality.

Happy New Year!

Sarasota's Annual Pineapple Drop

Happy New Year! This is the annual pineapple drop at midnight NYE in Sarasota. So fun and tropical and unique. 

New Year's Day Tradition

NY Times Cooking

 

I always serve cold smoked salmon with bagels, fresh dill, capers, cream cheese, sliced red onion, and sliced tomato for New Year's Day brunch. I found this recipe and thought it would be fun to add this egg and smoked salmon dish as well. I will even have the créme fraiche left over from New Year's Eve from caviar and blinis.