We welcome the New Year 2023
2023 according to the Gregorian calendar is a non-leap year starting on Sunday. This is 2023 AD, year 3 of the 3rd decade of the XXI century of the 3rd millennium, year 4 of the 2020s.
2023 year of the Black Water Hare (Rabbit, Cat)

According to the eastern horoscope, the year 2023 will be under the auspices of the Black Water Rabbit or the Cat (it happened because in Chinese, both of these animals are denoted by the same character). It is believed that according to the zodiac circle, this is the fourth patron and, moreover, the happiest.
In order for the Cat and the Rabbit to help you, you need to become as good-natured, calm, and inconsolable as they are. And then, falling literally and figuratively, you will always land happily on all fours.
The year 2023 brings comfort, diplomacy, hospitality and warmth.
Positive qualities: intelligent, observant, developed, peaceful, friendly, romantic and very devoted to those he loves. Negative qualities: restless, timid, pedantic and too busy with himself.
You will become an excellent diplomat, teacher, actor or priest, a solid administrator in any business. 2023 is a good year to get married.
Choose the right directions in the 2023 new year!

The patron of the New Year 2023 - the Black Water Rabbit - appreciates family warmth and coziness. Therefore, New Year's outfits should show restraint and confidence. A fluffy and peaceful symbol of the future of 2023 - an aristocratic and restrained animal. He is characterized by flexibility, insight, kindness and confidence.

It is these qualities that should be decisive in choosing an outfit for New Year's celebrations.

PANTONE

Fashionable colors 2022/2023
Fall and winter color trends 2022/23

Institute colors Pantone published the FASHION COLOR TREND REPORT
NY Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2022/2023, where presented
the most fashionable colors, where he identified the key trends in
color areas of the current season 2023. Seasonal palette
fashionable Pantone colors for autumn-winter 2022/2023 are the most
the popular guide to color trends in the world
and expresses the desire for freedom and the desire to materialize
our unique and original identity.

To determine the color trends for autumn and winter 2022/23, Pantone looked at the shades that designers showed at Fashion Week. They then used these trends to create two color palettes. One features the top ten colors on the catwalks. The other is five essential classics that designers can use in their autumn/winter collections.

The Pantone Institute is known for forecasting global color trends. He also advises companies on the use of color in brand identity.

For practical people will approach practical gifts: appliances, clothing, creating warmth and comfort. People romantic nature, it is desirable to choose something nice, original: decorations, unusual souvenir little things, the big soft toy, a beautiful pair of tea.

The man with the "golden hands" never hurts quality tool, a businessman - a new notebook bound in leather or expensive fountain pen, music lover - a CD with songs of your favorite artist. If someone has a family member have a hobby, it's just wonderful, because you can easily find a suitable gift.
Rich people choose a gift is always very difficult, because all that is needed, they probably already have. So friends are not accepted to give useful things, it is desirable to make a bet on the emotional meaning of a present.
If your friend has a great sense of humor, you can choose a gift with a value. Such people tend to rarely pay attention to a present material value, but always - in its meaning. The only thing that should be avoided - outright vulgarity, although some will appreciate it too.

Bouquet of sweets - a great New Year's resolution. It can serve as a basis for some spruce branches or conventional. They are densely decorated with candy and small souvenir (keychain, lipstick, brooch and so forth.). Exquisitely look bouquets, made in one color: silver, blue, pink, red.
The sky with diamonds: Buy a set of phosphorescent in the dark stars and transparent to the loved one glue them to the ceiling above his bed. You can put several well-known constellations, planets add only imagine what it will be a surprise! In addition, every night, falling asleep, he will think of you!
Live butterflies: By Indian legend, the butterfly transmits human desire heaven, and you will certainly come true. Live aerial beings become one of the brightest surprises for whom it is addressed! Just imagine: a man opens a special envelope, and it takes off from the tropical miracle when outside the windows - snow!
Gift Basket: Buy a basket and put in it a bunch of themed goodies. For example, for a sweet tooth - a few boxes of tea, coffee, chocolates, unusual cookies, cup. Basket with cosmetics items (not decorative) - a great idea for mother in law, mother, boss. Fold in the basket and foam bath salt, a set of oils, silk robe, soft towel.

Holiday shredded Pork
INGREDIENTS: 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 (3-pound) pork shoulder (or butt), trimmed of excess fat, Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, 5 cloves garlic, minced or grated, 2 yellow onions, diced, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice.
DIRECTIONS: Combine the tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, coriander and cumin in the base of your slow cooker. Stir to combine and distribute the spices evenly.
Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper and place it in the slow cooker. Using tongs, turn the pork to coat it evenly in the sauce. Add in the garlic and onions, stir again. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook until the pork is tender and beginning to fall apart, on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours. Transfer the pork to a serving bowl. Allow to cool slightly, and then shred using 2 forks, removing any excess fat.
Skim any excess fat off of the sauce remaining in the slow cooker. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce that was created during the cooking. You can store the pork in its sauce for 3 to 4 days.

Classic Pot Roast
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 5-6-pound boneless beef "7-bone" chuck roast, tied, salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 slices bacon, chopped, 1 medium white onion, chopped, 1 pound carrots, halved lengthwise, then crosswise, plus 1 cup chopped, 1/3 cup tomato paste, 4 cloves garlic, smashed, 1/3 cup cognac or brandy, 2 cups dry white wine, 2 cups mushroom or vegetable broth, 1 stalk celery, quartered, 2 bay leaves, 12 black peppercorns, 4 whole allspice, 4 whole cloves, 6 sprigs parsley, plus 2 tablespoons chopped leaves, 4 sprigs thyme, 1/2 large rutabaga (about 1 pound), peeled and sliced into half-moons, 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise.
Directions: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the meat with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the flour; add to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the pot. Add the bacon, onion and chopped carrots to the pot; cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and garlic; cook, stirring, until the paste starts to sizzle, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cognac, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the wine and broth, then return the meat to the pot. Put the celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, cloves and herb sprigs on a square of cheesecloth and tie into a pouch with kitchen twine; add to the pot and bring to a simmer. Lay a round of parchment paper on the surface of the meat and cover with the lid. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook 1 hour, 30 minutes. Turn the roast, then add the rutabaga, potatoes, halved carrots and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with the parchment and lid and return to the oven until the meat is fork-tender, 1 hour, 30 minutes, to 2 hours more. (A meat thermometer should register 185 degrees F.) Transfer the vegetables to a plate using a slotted spoon and transfer the roast to a cutting board. Make the gravy: Remove the herb pouch and skim off the fat from the cooking liquid; simmer the liquid over medium heat until reduced by half, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return the vegetables to the gravy. Untie the roast, thinly slice against the grain and arrange on a platter. Spoon the vegetables and gravy over and around the meat. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

Jam-Topped Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg, lightly beaten, assorted jams, warmed.
Directions: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press gently onto the bottom of 12 paper-lined muffin cups. In another small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spoon over crusts.
Bake at 350° for 15-16 minutes or until centers are set.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Remove paper liners; top each cheesecake with 1 teaspoon jam. Yield: 1 dozen.