Celebrating the Oscars With Appetizers and Wings
- By Robert Skorr
- Published 10/20/2011
- Cooking
- Unrated
Award shows are the epitome of class, celebrities, and fancy attire. But for non-celebrities, award shows are a time to get together with friends, critique celebrity fashion, and have something to talk about around the water cooler the next morning at work. The Oscars are no exception. In fact, more and more Americans are hosting Oscar viewing parties for their friends, and thriving on the opportunity to enjoy delicious finger foods as the award show unfolds.
“Improve an Oscar party with buffet chafers”
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. Wire chafing stands provide a safe and sturdy way to keep delicious dishes hot throughout an Oscar-worthy occasion and ensure each bite is as fresh as the last.
“Food chafers could be the difference between hot wings and cold chicken”
Many Americans will be hosting viewing parties in the months to come, and when it comes to organizing in event, one of the biggest concerns is keeping food hot. For fans planning to chow down on spicy barbeque or Buffalo wings, a food chafer could be just what the doctor ordered.
Though the wings are traditionally deep fried, a growing number of chefs and wing enthusiasts have taken to baking or broiling their wings. This helps keep the meat plump and juicy, as well as allows the sauce to sink in a bit deeper than crispy fried wings.
Possibly the most important factor to consider when having wings is the sauce. A host should know the palate of their guests before drowning their wings in more polarizing flavors like spicy habanero sauce or sweet teriyaki.
Whatever one's particular preference may be, most people agree that hot wings are better served hot. With the big event running anywhere between three and five hours, using a wire chafer to keep the heat on those wings may be a matter of necessity.
“Improve an Oscar party with buffet chafers”
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
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. Wire chafing stands provide a safe and sturdy way to keep delicious dishes hot throughout an Oscar-worthy occasion and ensure each bite is as fresh as the last.
“Food chafers could be the difference between hot wings and cold chicken”
Many Americans will be hosting viewing parties in the months to come, and when it comes to organizing in event, one of the biggest concerns is keeping food hot. For fans planning to chow down on spicy barbeque or Buffalo wings, a food chafer could be just what the doctor ordered.
Though the wings are traditionally deep fried, a growing number of chefs and wing enthusiasts have taken to baking or broiling their wings. This helps keep the meat plump and juicy, as well as allows the sauce to sink in a bit deeper than crispy fried wings.
Possibly the most important factor to consider when having wings is the sauce. A host should know the palate of their guests before drowning their wings in more polarizing flavors like spicy habanero sauce or sweet teriyaki.
Whatever one's particular preference may be, most people agree that hot wings are better served hot. With the big event running anywhere between three and five hours, using a wire chafer to keep the heat on those wings may be a matter of necessity.
Robert Skorr
Robert Skorr is the owner of Skorr Products, which he founded in 1992. His backgrounds in marketing and product & machine design have let him develop perfect-quality wire chafing racks. These USA-made racks allow food to stay hot and fresh after they're done cooking. http://www.skorrproducts.com
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