Happy New Year! 🎉

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Sweet & Savoury Team
December 29, 2023

Hey Food and Drink Enthusiast! 👋

As the clock strikes midnight, we bid farewell to the old and embrace the promise of a new beginning. The New Year unfolds like a blank canvas, inviting us to paint our hopes, dreams, and aspirations. It's a time to reflect on the lessons learned, cherish the moments lived, and step forward with renewed optimism. As we stand on the threshold of possibilities, let's welcome the coming year with open hearts, resilient spirits, and the belief that every day holds the potential for growth, joy, and extraordinary adventures. Happy New Year! 🎉

What we’re cooking this weekend - New Year’s Eve Fortune Cookies 🥠

Ingredients:

  • 2 large egg whites

  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) melted unsalted butter

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon water

Fortune Strips:

  • Small strips of paper (about 2.5 inches long)

  • Messages or fortunes written on the strips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites and sugar until well combined. Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and water. Stir in the flour until the batter is smooth.

  3. Drop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Use the back of a spoon to spread the batter into thin, even circles about 4 inches in diameter.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.

  5. Work quickly, as the cookies set fast. Place a fortune strip in the center of each cookie. Use a spatula to lift one side of the cookie, fold it in half, and then gently shape it into a fortune cookie shape by placing the folded edge over the rim of a cup or glass. Hold in place until set.

  6. Allow the cookies to cool completely before removing them from the parchment paper.

  7. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, working with one or two cookies at a time.

Tools You Might Need:

For my Canadian peeps, if you’re looking for an all-in-one kit to make fortune cookies, you will like this DIY Fortune Cookie Kit! Includes Pastry Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Baking Mat, Paper Fortunes, Edible Ink Pen, & Step-by-Step Instructions. Makes 48 cookies.

💡 CLEVER KITCHEN HACK! 💡

Turn your kitchen into a flavour-filled countdown celebration with this clever New Year's Eve kitchen hack. Transform ice cube trays into flavour-packed enhancers for your festive beverages. Fill each compartment with a small amount of herbs, citrus zest, or edible flowers and glitter, and top with water. Freeze these mini flavour bombs in advance.

When the clock strikes midnight and it's time to toast to the new year, drop a frozen flavour cube into your champagne or sparkling water. Watch as the ice melts, releasing bursts of aromatic delight and transforming your drink into a sensational sipper. It's a simple yet elegant way to add an extra layer of excitement to your New Year's Eve festivities. Cheers to a flavourful and fabulous celebration! 🥂

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