In some French Canadian families, the celebration of New Year's Eve, la veille du jour de l'an, is a louder and more jubilant fête than that of Christmas Eve. Naturally, for the predominately Catholic Quebecois, la veille de Noël is consecrated through late night mass at the one's local parish.
The boot stomping, fiddle flying, spoon tapping, table slapping, booze slinging merrymaking is therefore delayed for one week and at that time, the Quebecois know how to party and eat.
In honour of la veille du jour de l'an, I prepared the usual réveillon fare in easy to transport bite sized morsels if anyone should feel the need to jump on the table and sing (a common occurance).
The recipes will follow in the weeks to come. Happy New Year's Eve!
Confit of onion and maple syrup from dairygoodness.ca to pair with a selection of Quebec cheeses
Brandied meatballs recipe from Canadian House and Home.
Garlic and fine herb créton, country pâté recipe from Ricardo and veggie creton served with toasted baguette from La Vieille Alliance.
Salade de chou recipe from Au Goût du Québec served in small paper cuplettes.
Open faced mini tourtière recipe from Now...You're cooking.
Mini chocolate and dried cherry cookies recipe from Martha Stewart, mini éclairs and mini profiteroles.
Mini buttertart cheesecakes, mini fruitcake and mini bûche de Noël.
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Posted by: | June 18, 2009 at 02:12 PM
I have a few New Years traditions of my own, that believe it or not, do not involve food and one involves reading an old favorite book that resonates with me. This year, it's "The Loon Feather," a 1940s-era book that takes place on Mackinac Island. I was just thinking about French Canadian fiddle music and jour de l'an. Thanks, Sarah Lou! It all looks so good.
Posted by: Mimi | January 01, 2007 at 10:41 PM
It all looks so delicious! Happy New Year! Bonne annee!
Posted by: Ivonne | December 31, 2006 at 01:39 PM