FOOD FOR AN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, August 9, 2013
My Summertime Fantasy is....
hosting an outdoor movie night with friends and family!
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This is becoming quite popular and even simple with rental companies that carry inflatable screens and an outdoor projectors for minimal costs - or just clothes pin a white sheet up high and get out the projector - such a cool way to enjoy the last few weeks Summer! Of course we can’t forget the movie food! Here are 3 fresh & fun ways to serve food on these evenings – inspired by Oh Happy Day. All of these ideas are a simple take on the traditional movie food or you can opt for my healthy option suggestions and make it guilt free or gut free – either way will make for a treat for you and your guests!.
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1. Mini Candy/ Snack Bar.
For the candy you can set up a snack bar of your favorite mini candy bars. Try the Bento rectangular platter from CB2 and lay the candy out all in a row.
For the healthy option exchange candy for delicious & chewy roasted nut bars, dried fruit bars and fruit juice gummies – I love Tasty Brands - the founders Shannon & Liane are friends so I can assure you they’re divine!
2. Printable Popcorn Bags.
To create these popcorn bags all you need is a home printer, free downloadable popcorn template, and these 5″ x 7.5″ white bags. To print directly on the bags just download the free template here, put the white bags in the paper feed (it depends on your printer) and then print. Fill the bags with popcorn and then place a few modern bowls or baskets out for your friends to help themselves.
For a healthy popcorn option drizzle olive oil over the fresh popped corn and several pinches of Kosher or sea salt with fresh cracked pepper – you’ll never miss the butter!
3. Mini Sodas.
For the mini sodas you can purchase these Greenware cups with lids and fill them with ice and brightly colored sodas – I love Izzy’s fresh sparkling juices – no refined sugar, artificial colors, flavoring or chemicals . Top them with straws and pass them out right before the movie starts.
Ta-da! Sit back and roll the movie - How Fun is that!
XO ~ L
