The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are this weekend, and all of Hollywood is abuzz with questions of who will take home the golden statuette. Will Sandra Bullock pull out her first Oscar, or will the academy recognize young Gabourey Sidibe Will Morgan Freeman take home his second academy award or is it Jeff Bridge's time to shine? Yet while many wonder if Avatar has what it takes to be best picture, millions of Americans will have a more pressing question of what's being served at the Oscar party. When preparing a menu for an Oscar party, one must keep their guests' preferences in mind. While making a plate Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon might be good for fans of the film Julie and Julia, vegetarians may not enjoy the choice. Similarly, fans of Inglourious Basterds French setting of the film, but may exactly not be lining up for escargot. Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck recommends keeping things simple but fun for one's Oscar party, going so far as to provide a recipe for gourmet sliders on ABC's Good Morning America. One thing to consider when catering an Oscar party is keeping the food hot. With the ceremony running upwards of four hours, investing in a dinner chafer can help keep the party going long after the technical awards have been given out. |