#themed dinner

[hagenmacy]

Stay Tuned for Danger

I’m back at it again! This week we’ve got Nancy Drew Number Two. Stay Tuned for Danger takes place in New York, so I got myself a pizza (spinach & feta with mushrooms, Brooklyn style, ayy) I also got a box of chocolates due to a certain poisoned snack package Rick Arlen receives. Finally, because idk I associate soap operas with tinsel and glamor I got a nice sparkling non-alcholic rose. I don’t really drink when I play these games because I find them headpoundingly challenging even when I’m stone cold sober.

Anywho, ACTION! :p

2.    Stay Tuned for Danger

Yes, I’m ranking this game a solid 5/10. That may change as I play more games and have more to compare it to BUT—even though that really sounds very low I’d like to preface that I did find this game pleasant. I liked it a helluva lot better than Secrets Can Kill, anyway.

Let’s start with the bad this time. As others have said, the game is temperamental. Narrative progression rests on your responsibility to click on every. single. thing. It’s moreso an issue because the game regularly presents you with spreads of items all stacked on one another, with no indication that you are supposed to gingerly comb your curser over every last bit of the screen so you can get a glimpse of all nineteen of Lillian’s anger management notes. I swear I had to sneak back into Dwayne Powers’ office at least seven times because I’d forgotten to click on the fortune cookie and the French love letter dictionary (lol what) and god knows how many inane newspapers. In the walkthrough I had to use, one of the instructions actually said to carefully click on a piece of paper because it was so well concealed, and you know what? It took me three tries to successfully click it.

Similar to the previous game in the series, STFD sometimes suffers from frustrating level design and controls. Nancy has not yet leveled up her ability to turn a complete 360 degrees, so you’re gonna spend a lot of your sleuthing walking backwards down hallways and stairs. If you want to turn left at the casting director’s door, sorry bucko. You’re gonna have to spin right allll the way around.

However, there are good things here! We have a brilliantly dotty cast of fun and fresh characters. Bless Millie Strathorn—I hope someday I too can spend my days holed up in a closet full of actual garbage writing bad fanfiction and writing secret coded messages to…myself? Haven’t we all left office at the end of the day and thought, “Maybe I should take the fucking doorknob off to make sure nobody goes snooping through my things?”

The mystery itself rests on some real rising tension. The game starts with barbie humanoid Mattie Jensen casually describing some toxic fan letters her costar has been getting, and things ramp up until Nancy is later breaking into buildings and disarming bombs. The setting of WWB has a personality to it, rather than just being some generic tv studio. The bits with the voiceover taxi drivers could’ve maybe used some variety (and also yikes! at that wAcKy Indian driver voice), but the bit didn’t get annoying in the way you’d expect. Hearing some imposter voicing your boyfriend was a bit jarring, but the phone conversations are a step up from the previous game.

There’s a lot to like here. I feel like if you’ve already played it and know the gist with the puzzles and progression, it would be a cozy little play. I would replay this—and I have really pretty much zero interest in replaying SCK ever again, so that’s something.

5/10 if you’ve never played it, I’d wholeheartedly recommend ❤️

[passionforpasta]

If you were wondering what was on the menu for last night. 

Collezione Penne Puttanesca with Squid Ink and Bottarga

Ingredients 1 box of Collezione penne pasta        

4 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic 3 anchovy fillets, drained 1 pinch of red pepper flakes 1 can of Italian plum tomatoes, peeled and crushed       2 tbs. of capers, roughly chopped ½-cup of water 1 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted 15 leaves of parsley ½ cup of Romano cheese, grated

Directions 1. Pre-cook pasta for half the time recommended on the box. Drizzle with oil and set aside. 2. Sauté onions in oil and red pepper, and just before it turns yellow, add garlic, capers, anchovies and olives. Sauté for one minute. 3. Add crushed tomatoes and water and season with salt, if needed. Bring to boil and let simmer for three minutes. 4. Stir in pasta and reduce sauce until pasta is coated. 5 Stir in parsley, sprinkle with Romano cheese and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

[s10127470]

Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera Themed Dinner Ideas (Part 1)

So, going off the themed dinner ideas poll I left, the category that got the most votes was for Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera.

Which I was surprised by, since I figured it either would've been Disney TV Shows, Nicktoons, of Cartoon Network.

But I ain't complaing.

Each dinner will consists of a drink, an appetizer, an entree, two sides, and a dessert.

So without further ado, let's get started!

Looney Tunes:

-"What's Up, Doc?" Carrot Board: A rustic charcuterie featuring honey-roasted and raw tri-color baby carrots, paired with a creamy dill dip, sharp cheddar cheese cubes, crackers, and prosciutto.

-Martian "Space Modulator" Punch: A bubbly, neon-green concoction that's a combination of pineapple juice, ginger ale, and a scoop of lime sherbet. Garnish the rim of the serving glasses with green sugar crystals and a cherry.

-"That's All Folks!" Smoked Pulled Pork: Slow-cooked pulled pork slathered in a tangy sweet barbecue sauce, served on toasted brioche buns with a side of house-made pickles.

-The Tazmanian Devil's Spicy Tornado Tots: Crispy, golden tater tots tossed in a dash of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

-Roadrunner's Zesty Southwest Corn Salad: A classic Southwestern side dish made with sweet corn, black beans, diced red bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, and a lime juice vinaigrette.

-Tweety Bird's "I Tawt I Taw a Puddin' Pie": Individual mini banana cream pies topped with whipped cream, vanilla wafer crumbles, and a candied lemon slice.

Tiny Toons:

-Plucky’s Pimento Cheese Crostini: Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with a pimento cheese spread.

-Elmyra’s Pink Lemonade Punch: A sweet, bright-pink punch combining pink lemonade, Sprite, and a scoop of raspberry sherbet. Garnish the rim of the serving glasses with pink sugar.

-Buster & Babs' "Carrot-Loaded" Jumbo Meatballs: Glazed beef meatballs filled with grated carrots.

-Montana Max’s Loaded Million-Dollar Mac & Cheese: A rich, golden-standard macaroni and cheese topped with crushed Ritz crackers and strips of crispy bacon.

-Dizzy Devil’s Fiery Tornado Slaw: A crunchy coleslaw made with purple cabbage, carrots, and a kick of jalapeño.

-Hamton J. Pig’s Triple-Decker Chocolate Sundae: A sundae piled high with chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a cherry on top.

Animaniacs:

-"Good Idea, Bad Idea" Caprese Skewers: Alternating skewers of cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil, drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze.

-The "Pinky and the Brain" Potion Punch: A layered mocktail that's equal parts lemonade and sparkling water, with a splash of blue raspberry slushy mix at the very bottom.

-"Hellooooo Nurse!" Chicken Parmesan Sliders: Crispy, breaded pan-fried chicken cutlets smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served on toasted garlic slider buns.

-"Wakko's I Love Food" Loaded Mac & Cheese Bites: Individual, oven-baked macaroni and cheese muffins loaded with bacon bits and a crispy breadcrumb top.

-Wheel of Morality" Spiral Veggie Platter: Spiralized zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash sautéed with garlic and olive oil, arranged in a vibrant pinwheel on the plate.

-"Anvil" Chocolate Fudge Brownies: Rich, dense, square chocolate fudge brownies shaped like anvils, topped with a shiny dark chocolate ganache and edible silver luster dust.

Xiaolin Showdown:

- "Eye of Dashi" Spring Rolls: Crispy vegetable and pork spring rolls served with a sweet and spicy chili dipping sauce.

-"Water & Wind" Melon Bubble Tea: A refreshing blend of honeydew melon, jasmine green tea, and milk, served with chewy tapioca pearls.

-"Golden Tiger Claw" Kung Pao Chicken & Tofu: A sweet and savory stir-fry with tender chicken and crispy tofu, topped with crushed peanuts and scallions. Serve with a side of Monk’s Fried Rice.

-"Third-Arm Sash" Spicy Edamame: Steamed soybeans tossed in coarse sea salt, chili flakes, and toasted sesame oil.

- "Fist of Tebigong" Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts: Roasted Brussels sprouts caramelized with a tangy sweet chili glaze.

- "Longhorn Taurus" Matcha Coconut Parfait: Layers of vibrant green matcha cream, coconut flakes, and crushed graham crackers, topped with a star-shaped shortbread cookie.

Yogi Bear:

-Ranger Smith’s Veggie Sticks & Dip: Fresh baby carrots, celery sticks, and cherry tomatoes served in mini woven wicker baskets lined with checkered wax paper, served with a side of honey-flavored ranch.

-Jellystone Huckleberry Lemonade: A sweet and tart blend of fresh-squeezed lemonade and huckleberry syrup, garnished with fresh mint and lemon wheels.

-"Pick-a-Nic" Pulled Pork Sandwiches: Slow-cooked, tender pulled pork slathered in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, topped with crispy kettle chips, served on toasted brioche buns.

-Jellystone Baked Beans: Hearty navy beans simmered with bacon, brown sugar, a splash of molasses, and diced yellow onions.

-Boo-Boo’s Sweet Cornbread: Warm, golden-brown, and buttery squares of cornbread baked with a touch of real honey.

-:Cindy's Berry Cobbler: A bubbling, warm cobbler made with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, topped with a buttery, biscuit-like crust. Serve with scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.

The Flintstones:

-Bronto Ribs: Baby back ribs slathered in a sticky, sweet, and tangy BBQ sauce.

-Pebbles Punch: A sweet blend of fruit punch, ginger ale, and cherry syrup, garnished with gummy dinosaurs.

-Mammoth Steaks: Thick-cut, bone-in ribeyes seared to juicy perfection.

-Fred's Cobblestone Potatoes: Hearty, crispy pan-fried diced potatoes seasoned with garlic and rosemary.

-Wilma's Stone-Age Salad: A crunchy, sweet, and savory broccoli salad loaded with sunflower seeds and dried cranberries.

-Fruity Pebbles Crunch Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream rolled in Fruity Pebbles cereal.

The Jetsons:

-George's Planetary Shrimp Cocktail: Blue-dyed shrimp paired with an interstellar cocktail sauce that glows under a blacklight (use a few drops of tonic water in the sauce).

-The Elroy Orbit-Fizz: A refreshing mix of lemonade and ginger ale, garnished with popping boba, and a glowing LED ice cube in each glass.

-Astro's Atomic Ribeye Steaks: Perfectly seared ribeye steaks served with geometric, star-shaped fried potatoes and an "alien-slime" chimichurri drizzle.

-Spacely Sprocket Squash: Butternut squash and zucchini ribbons spiralized into perfect metallic-looking sprockets, roasted with garlic, and tossed with edible silver shimmer.

-Jet-Pared Stuffed Tomatoes: Roasted Roma tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a bubbling quinoa and melted gruyère mixture.

-Orbit City's Molecular Cotton Candy Cake: A dense, glowing vanilla sponge cake topped with massive, floating domes of pastel blue and pink cotton candy.

Scooby-Doo!:

-Monster Mask Loaded Nachos: A massive, shareable platter of tortilla chips topped with shredded cheese, seasoned black beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Use strategically placed sliced jalapeños, black olives, and sour cream to create spooky "monster eye" patterns across the plate.

-The Mystery Machine Punch: A bright, fizzy green punch made by mixing lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and scoops of lime sherbet.

-The Scooby and Shaggy Super-Decker Sandwich: A massive, 18-inch sub filled with ham, turkey, roast beef, pepperoni, salami, bacon, American cheese, cheddar, Swiss, Colby jack, lettuce, onions, pickles, tomatoes, banana peppers, and a special mystery sauce (a combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and relish), topped with olives skewered with toothpicks.

-Ruh-Roh! Roasted Potato Wedges: Roasted wedges of russet potatoes tossed generously with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and a pinch of cayenne.

-Jinkies! Jalapeno Poppers: Crispy, breaded fried jalapenos filled with a shredded cheese and cream cheese mixture and wrapped in bacon.

-Scooby Snacks: Peanut butter cookies shaped like dog bones and paw prints.

Wacky Races:

-The Slag Brothers' Bouldering Bites: Cocktail beef meatballs slathered in BBQ sauce and honey.

-Penelope Pitstop's Pink Punch: A sweet and bubbly drink that's a mixture of pink lemonade, ginger ale, and a splash of grenadine. Rim the glasses with pink sanding sugar and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

-Peter Perfect's Turbo-Charged Rigatoni: Cooked rigatoni coated in meaty bolognese and top with a generous helping of shredded mozzarella.

-Professor Pat Pending's Potion Slaw: A creamy coleslaw made from shredded green and purple cabbage, grated carrots, and diced green apples. Toss in a dressing made of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of celery seed.

-Rufus Ruffcut's Pothole Potatoes: Smashed baby red potatoes, tossed in olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic Dick Dastardly" Double-Cross Fudge Brownies.

-Dick Dastardly's Double-Cross Fudge Brownies: Fudge brownies filled with dark and milk chocolate chips.

Tom and Jerry:

-Spike's T-Bone Bites: Mini sirloin steaks served with roasted baby carrots.

-The Golden Canary Punch: A bright, fizzy blend of sparkling apple cider, orange juice, and a splash of yellow food coloring, garnished with an orange slice.

-Jerry's Giant Swiss Feast: A Gruyère and Emmental fondue with cubes of bread, broccoli, Granny Smith apple slices, tortilla chips, and bacon-wrapped sausages.

-Nibbles' Cheesy Puffs: Savory cheese gougères (French cheese puffs).

-Tom's Garden Salad: A fresh mix of crisp greens with giant, wedge-cut tomatoes.

-Cheesy Cheesecake: A New York-style cheesecake topped with a glossy yellow lemon curd and holes throughout to mimic the look of Swiss cheese.

Hope you guys liked these dinner ideas.

I had a lot of them coming up with them, figuring out how they can still true to each show's theming.

A part 2 should be out pretty soon, but I also wanted this poll to see which theme I should do next for dinner ideas.

Also, I'd like to hear what dinner idea you guys think sounds the best.

Which theme to do next

Disney TV Shows

Nicktoons

DC Heroes and Villains

Marvel Heroes and Villains

Video Games

Cartoon Network

PBS Kids Shows

Internet Animated Shows

Fox Animated Shows

Adult Swim Shows

Disney Parks Lands

Voting ended onJun 4

[ohana]

Ok I think the time has come for a Justified themed dinner.

[alphabitesclub]

Another beatific dinner as the summer ends! Can you guess this week’s letter?

Beef and Bratwurst Bow-tie Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

Broiled Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli with Bacon

Baked Blackberry Brie served on a Baguette

Bottle of Beringer red wine

and of course Brownies!

Message me for the recipes! Have a BELLY-FILLING meal!

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[flute-for-your-life]

I have a Harry Potter themed dinner at my residential college tomorrow night (Wednesday 10th Sept), and I don't have time to go shopping for it! Any ideas that are easy to do with just regular clothes?

[thewinterrsoldier]

GUYS I NEED YOUR HELP! My floor is having a Lord Of The Rings themed dinner this weekend and i'm really excited and we get to dress up and stuff but IVE NEVER SEEN THE MOVIES OKAY DONT HATE ME IVE SEEN PART OF ONE BUT I CANT REMEMBER WHICH ONE - so, I need some help. Who is a character from the films I could easily dress up as so I don't look like the odd one out? Send me suggestions/photos or anything please!!!?

[robotmermaidprincess-blog]

Apocalypse Dinner!

Okay, so I get like really really bored. Sometimes I get so bored I like to make a themed dinner. I know, it probably sounds kind of old. But hear me out, this could be potentially cool.

This will almost be like a camping/pillow fort style meal, in that you will need:

crackers

dried fruit and nuts or Vending Machine Spoils (that could be anything)

a few cans that you have removed the labels from

camping cutlery or plastic sporks

cans or bottles of what you want to drink

candles or a lantern (optional)

apocalypse movie or game

Can opener (if they don't have pull tabs)

Okay, so note on the cans! You can have some with veggies like green beans (my favorite cold), or fruit. On a weird note, I like spaghetti-o's cold. Everyone's favorite Watchman, Rorschach likes baked beans cold. You can even find army rations or say potted meat or Vienna sausages! Anyway, you get the idea. Fuck up the labels, tear them off, slightly dent the can (if they aren't already, I am just a broke hipster for buying fucked up cans).

Now, onto game or movie choices. Now you can go the obvious zombie survival route. Always a classic, btw. You can go Fallout, or A Boy and His Dog (great post apocalypse movie, go find that shit), Maybe even that new one, the Last of Us. I would even go with something like Metro 2033. There are so many movies or games you can play or watch, it's totally up to you. 

THEN-  set your stuff up, lock yourself in, and turn out the lights. If you have say, your candles or lamp going, it should cast a neat effect and dig in. You can do it with friends or alone. Maybe you have a gf/bf, whatever!  I have don it alone before. It's kind of neat and creepy, and I have done it with my bf. It was really fun!