Welcome to the most recent version of Come On Over, Food52 editorial director Julie Vadnal’s publication that is all about internet hosting gatherings large and small—with out dropping your cool. Obtained firm? Join right here for her emails.
Final week, I purchased three tickets to Depraved, and the grand whole was—await it—$93. For that worth, I’d anticipate Cynthia Erivo herself to fly by way of the display screen and sing on to me. That’s to not say the film wasn’t “thrillifying” (as an Ozian would say), however this week, I’m inviting just a few pals over for a film evening at my place—perhaps we’ll stream Wizard of Oz?
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Nothing beats theater popcorn, however I attempt. Pour canola oil in an enormous heavy pot till it covers the underside, and add sufficient kernels to cowl that layer of oil. Flip the range to medium, let the popcorn pop, shaking the pot as you go, and add just a few beneficiant pinches of salt earlier than pouring the entire thing into the [East Fork Popcorn Bowl]
(https://food52.com/store/merchandise/12792-east-fork-pottery-serving-bowl).
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There’s no scarcity of throws at my condominium, so everybody will get their very own. However the one I’m claiming? Schoolhouse’s Pendleton Wool Blanket. It’s tremendous comfortable and has a enjoyable backstory: the sample is impressed by hand-painted board video games.
One thing about having pals over to observe a film feels so highschool—in a great way. That’s why I’m making this New-College French Onion Dip with potato chips, and perhaps even a spherical of pizza bagels.
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It may be tempting to crowdsource your flick, however except you need to spend half-hour scrolling by way of Netflix making an attempt to determine as a bunch—a nightmare second solely to splitting a invoice primarily based on what individuals ordered—you because the host get to select what you’re all watching.
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In the event you serve me a cocktail in a dimly lit room and activate a film, there’s a 500 % probability I’ll conk out earlier than the opening credit. As an alternative, I like to supply up NA cocktails—St. Agrestis’s Phony Negroni is my fave, however I additionally love our new NA brew with Athletic Brewing, Host & Toast.
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Nobody likes to should hit pause to rise up and get extra Phony Negroni. That’s why I refill a pitcher with matching glassware and convey it over on a tray with snacks.
What’s your favourite film to observe at residence with pals? Let me know within the feedback!
