how to throw a hunger games party
In honor of The Hunger Games being released on Blue Ray/DVD this week, we’re republishing our story on how to a throw party themed after the hit movie and book. Make it a viewing party!
I’ve been waiting for Friday for a long time. Next weekend, the ‘Hunger Games’ movie premieres and I couldn’t be happier! I, like so many of my fellow Panem-obsessed bookworms, have been waiting for the movie to premiere since I read the last page of Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay. Now that it’s finally here, I’m prepared to celebrate the movie with all the pomp and circumstance of one of President Snow’s parties.
Dress the Part:
There are a wealth of options when it comes to dressing up for your Hunger Games party. While there is officially licensed gear, including a replica of the arena jacket that Katniss wears for the games ($150) and the iconic mockingjay pin ($14), there’s also a endless supply of fan-made apparel. I’m partial to these shirts by Rachel Thomas featuring the logos of each of the Panem Districts ($25).
If you’re ready to commit to a costume party, consider asking everyone to come decked out in their favorite character or district. Even the cheapest guest can afford to smudge some black eye shadow on their cheeks to look like one of the miners from District 12. Have a mini tribute parade in your living room where your wannabe Finnicks and Rues can pose and show off their Panem looks.
Let the Games Begin:
Of course, a round or two of Hunger Games trivia is an obvious party game, but how about setting up a Nerf archery station (if you have the room)? Appoint a few guests to be gamemakers and have them assign skill values to each tribute’s form and precision.
If you’re a DIY host, construct a tracker jay pinata. Instead of the deadly genetically modified insects, stuff your hive full of candies from the Capitol.
If your Hunger Games party is a Girls’ Night, set up a grooming station featuring China Glaze’s Capitol Colors nail polishes ($7 each at Hot Topic) and take turns giving each other party manicures. Bonus points if your grooming station includes Cinna’s signature gold eyeliner ($22) and Effie Trinket approved fake eyelashes (about $16.50 to $22).
Food:
Make sure your guests eat as well as Katniss does when she heads to District 1. Italian wedding soup can stand in for a richer version of Greasy Sae’s winter soup and our favorite orange cranberry pecan bread could have came straight from the Mellark family bakery. For a special treat, make Crystal Watanabe’s take on Prim’s goat cheese wrapped in basil leaves. Decedant, colorful macacroons are devoured by the boxful full (in my mind) at the Capitol while District 12 is more inclinded to nibble coal cookies on special occassions.
Your turn, Shelterrific readers: What are you including in your Hunger Games themed party? Happy party planning and may the odds ever be in your favor!
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happy birthday jula child! now get in the kitchen
Are you in the mood for a little chocolate mousse? Or perhaps a hearty bowl of beef bourguignon? Well, it’s a wonderful day for a French-American culinary adventure, because tomorrow, August 15, marks Julia Child’s 100th birthday. To celebrate, PBS has put up a special site that includes links many of her classic recipes, dusted off videos from their archived collection and gathered posts from many awesome food bloggers paying tribute the Grand Dame of cooking shows. On Twitter, search for #cookforjulia and you’ll find a stream of hundreds of people that have been inspired to cook up something a la Julia, and perhaps you will, too.
In addition to getting an entire generation to fall in love with fine cooking, Julia Child was a pioneer for today’s modern career woman. She discovered her passion and parlayed it into an empire of sorts. Without her there would be no Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray or Paula Deen. She taught us all that with a little determination, a great deal of love, you can find your voice. Even if there’s a little flour on your nose.
What are you going to cook for Julia? This onion and chorizio quiche looks mighty delicious. Share your Julia-inspired creations here. Be sure to check out your local PBS station to find out when classic Julia Child: Bon Appetite shows are airing in your area.
food allergies? try the soft serve fruit co.
I hate frozen yogurt. I try to like it, I swear. The Pinkberry, Red Mango/, etc. invasion has been going on for a few years now, but every time I try a new concoction, it’s always the same. It’s not an ice cream replacement. It’s not even ice cream-adjacent.
My search for healthy, delicious ice cream-like treats took a turn for the better this weekend when walked through the doors of The Soft Serve Fruit Co. in New York City’s Union Square neighborhood. The delicious concoctions are dairy free, gluten free, fat free, vegan, and kosher parve. All those ultra-healthy terms normally scare me, but I went ahead and gave it a shot anyway (against the better judgment of my sweet tooth). It was amazing! Delicious and refreshing, the soft serves are made up of only three ingredients: fruit, water, and a dash of organic cane sugar. Choose one (or all) of the rotating menu of fruit soft serve flavors and then pick from a variety of toppings to round out your sundae. I had dark chocolate and blueberry soft serve with pomegranate seeds on top and I didn’t miss my usual strawberry cheesquake blizzard one bit.
etsy find: not your momma’s marble tableware from greece
We’re always looking for ways to make our amateurish cooking attempts look more graceful. Sometimes all you need is the right something to serve them on, something that can turn the ordinary into something marvelous! That’s where these little marble wonders from Athens, Greece come in. They are made by Filio, an engineer-turned-designer who was working in her family’s marble company. Realizing that Greek marble wasn’t just for columns and busts, she started making everyday items like plates, dishes and coasters. Introducing Marbellous, our latest Etsy find. Prices range between $40 and $100 which seems pretty reasonable for such a thing of beauty. Would they be great presents for the next big fat wedding you attend! You’ll be a gifting god. Click here to see more of Marblellous on Etsy.
our kind of olympic spirit: cupcake toppers!
As the world gears up for the London Olympics, we’re thinking about how to bring the spirit of the games into our house. Our little girl is already an Olympic medalist (in the everyone-wins-toddler class) and has just learned how to swim. To celebrate, I’m thinking that we might need some sporty cupcakes! Our favorite bakery accessory shop, Flancy Flours, has this insanely adorable set, for $15. It comes with 25 Olympic themed cupcake liners and some sporty toppers that include gold medals, swimmers, and torch bearers. I also love these simple Olympic icon toppers, $5.50 a set.
How are you celebrating the games in your house? Please share!
