But the Flesh is Weak

This basket will take a couple weeks of continuous
snacking. And there are more behind it.

Your humble blogger has the usual New Year's resolutions (below), none of which include consuming Christmas gift baskets.

However, it would be wasteful and unappreciative to let the expensive foodstuffs spoil. What to do?

Here's where it's nice to be multicultural. Chinese New Year--the year of the rat, btw--starts on January 25th. That's when the resolutions begin. (Fortunately, less excuse-making isn't on the list.)