Bonne Année!!

We arrived in Divonne, France last night after a roadtrip from the Netherlands through Belgium, Germany, France, Germany, Switzerland, and finally back to France. Tomorrow we travel back to Switzerland, but first we celebrate the new year at a friends' in Divonne. I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and joyous 2012!

{ image via my Pinterest }

"Three Ways to Serve Crostini" by The Lovely Cupboard

I love this super simple recipe by The Lovely Cupboard for crostini. Good idea for a New Year's Eve party!

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and slice bread at an angle. (This allows more surface area for yummy toppings.)

2. Lay on a baking sheet or stone and brush each piece with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes. If desired, rub a fresh garlic clove over the surface of each toast. (It gives just a hint of garlic flavor.)
4. Next, top with any assortment of spreads, meats, and veggies. 

{ images via The Lovely Cupboard and Made By Girl }