SERENE SUPPER
While fanfare and fireworks echo in the distance, a peaceful repast promises a heartfelt tête-à-tête with your closest companion. Elevate the occasion with tabletop finery that glimmers in the light of a glowing hearth and taper candles arranged in assorted brass holders. Accentuated with hurricane lanterns and votives, a pear-studded garland sweeps across the mantel and reprises the centerpiece lush with seeded eucalyptus, white roses, and Lenten roses in blush and yellow. Glittery starburst napkin rings are a fitting top note for an evening sure to include a clink of Champagne flutes.
COZY INDULGENCES
An aromatic first course of comfortingFrench Onion Soup with a luscious cheese topping whets appetites for a menu planned around sweet-and-savory pork chops accompanied by Buttery Broccolini. Roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, and toasted walnuts are tossed in a zippy pomegranate salad dressing and set on a bed of peppery arugula. Creamy citrus
