Every city has its own way of celebrating the turn of a new year. There’s no shortage of alcohol, parties and dazzling, dropping disco balls dangling from towers. But for some towns, this all seems just a bit too boring. Here are 13 towns that celebrate New Year’s Eve by dropping something a little more flavorful than a sparkly ball. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOme7KmDegD/?taken-by=rosaduartetv 1. A Peep (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) Peeps usually make their only appearance during Easter, but in Bethlehem, the town where the famous candy was invented, New Years Eve brings the annual “PeepFest.” Every year on the 31st of December, a gigantic 400-pound Peep is dropped at precisely 5:15 p.m., followed by a colorful fireworks display. The massive Peep is made out of fiberglass and therefore, unfortunately, it is inedible. However, the big yellow icon is still a joy to see and something locals look forward to at the end of every year. https://www.instagram.com/p/xFFif8vEEj/?tagged=moonpieovermobile 2. A Moonpie (Mobile, Alabama)…
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This New Year’s Eve people all around the world will clink glasses and toast to the coming year. In the U.S., Midwesterners will cook pork and sauerkraut, while Southerners will feast on black-eyed peas and collard greens. Traditions like these vary around the world, but all have one thing in common — wishes for good luck and prosperity in the coming year. Here are some other fun ways folks will hope to find good fortune with the turn of the calendar. Spain: Grapes In Spain some revelers will celebrate the New Year by eating twelve grapes at midnight. Each fruit is said to represent 1 month of the year, so for instance, if the second grape is sweet, February will smooth sailing. If the third grape is sour, March could get rocky. Italy: Lentils Since lentils resemble little coins, it’s thought eating them on New Year’s will bring wealth and prosperity.…
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If 2015 was the year of eating local, 2016 brought with it new concepts and terms to the plate, and we may never be the same. #1. Meal kits. Was there anyone this year who didn’t consider buying a meal kit? From the start of the year, the dinner-in-a-box idea appealed to people who wanted to feel like they were cooking, but didn’t have the time or creativity to invest. The packages contained every ingredient measured out in perfect portions. At about $8-$12 per serving, the boxes are often cheaper than take-out for a family of four. Companies like Blue Apron, Plated and Hello Fresh recognized our growing love of fresh food and Instagram-worthy cooking. The options for varying diets only continue to grow. #2. 3D food printers. In April, the second 3D Food Printing Conference was held in Venlo, The Netherlands. The conference wrapped up with a demonstration of a wholly 3D…