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The one factor I take pleasure in greater than internet hosting an Academy Awards celebration is watching how different individuals host theirs. On the Monday morning after, I scroll by way of IG to see what punny names others used for his or her menu. (One yr I noticed a Joaquinoa Phoenix & Corn Salad. Genius.) That’s the factor: An Oscars watch celebration has a built-in theme that may do a number of be just right for you, so long as you’re acquainted with the nominees. Right here’s what I’ll be serving up subsequent weekend—I’d love to listen to your concepts, too!

1. A Witchy Martini …

Depraved’s ten noms name for this neighborhood member’s Depraved Witch Black Olive Martini, which is mainly a vodka martini, which implies I’ll solely want one earlier than I really feel like I’m defying gravity, too.

2. …Or Inexperienced Jell-O

Nea from our Take a look at Kitchen got here up with The Substance-inspired inexperienced Jell-O. To keep away from school flashbacks, serve yours in grown-up shot glasses, and even reduce into neat squares.

3. A Easy Sipper

Subsequent up? A Timothée Chala-milkshake, named after the A Nice Unknown nominee. I’m mixing up this banana and cardamom one that may simply be doubled (or tripled) on your crew.

4. An Architectural Cake

One thing concerning the sharp angles and powdered sugar on this donut cake provides me The Brutalist vibes. The squares are good for a crowd, and in addition for stacking, you architect, you.

5. A Bowl of Pope-Corn

Popcorn, or excuse me, pope-corn—impressed by Conclave, in fact—is 90 p.c of the explanation I even go to the films. At house, I drench mine in butter and salt, sprinkle on some sizzling sauce, then serve it up in a huge bowl to move round.

6. A Plate of Milk

Clearly impressed by Babygirl, and clearly on these good handmade plates.