6 p.m. and counting down...

Every hour or so, Hunter served up a tasty tidbit interspersed with entertainmnent that would mark the hours until 2009. Mexican Plum-Tomato Cups were up first, followed by Pizza Pinwheels and an hour of balloon fun under the stars. Lettuce Bundles and Mini-Bacon Cheese Cups capped off another hour and we adjorned to the street for fireworks. Back inside, we enjoyed Red Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Bites and welcomed the new year with Blueberry Champagne.