Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters…jelly snakes?
The Princess Bride is a movie that has just about everything but when Peter Falk’s ‘grandpa’ was running through the highlights he never mentioned the themed snacking opportunities, of which this classic fairytale film offers many.
So next time you settle in for a DVD screening with friends why not up your game, impress the tight leather pants off them, and break out some Princess Bride movie snacks?
- Hersheys kisses – “Is this a kissing book?” You betcha. Now hand me another foil-wrapped smooch, already.
- (André the) Giant Jaffas – Jaffas are, of course, a staple movie snack food and are only improved by being made giant. Also, if you try talking while you have some in your mouth you’ll sound uncannily like Fezzik.
- Peanuts – “Anybody want a peanut?” Yes. Everyone*. In the shell, dry or honey roasted, or in the middle of an M&M. The perfect snack food whether you’re a rhyme-spouting French giant or just regular sized folk.
- Shrieking Eels/Jelly Snakes – Nervous (or merely concerned) chewing is a must when in eel infested waters.
- Chips of Insanity – More about the savoury than the sweet? Get your largest bowl and pile it so high with potato chips you’ll need a rope, a giant, and a harness to get to the top of it.
- Reese’s Peanut Buttercups – Okay, so they’re actually Peanut Butter CUPS but let’s not split hairs, hmm? It’s not easy finding a food item to go with a woman named after a wildflower. They’re a trifle simple perhaps but their appeal is undeniable.
- MLTs (Mutton, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches) – Let’s face it, mutton is not a deli meat that you come across much these days so no one will hold it against you if you use lamb instead. Just make sure it’s nice and leeeeean and if you make them club sandwiches you can hold them together with cute plastic cocktail swords. En garde!
- Chocolate-coated miracle pills – Anything round and chocolatey will do from Ferrero Rochers to Lindt Balls, to homemade chocolate-dipped truffles. Just make sure to wait an hour before you go in swimming.
- Chocolate Pirate Treasure Coins – Because shiny. Because Dread Pirate Roberts. Because there wasn’t enough chocolate on this list already.
- Iocane/Sherbet – Haven’t built up your immunity to iocane powder yet? You and your pals better get started.
- Red wine – Whether it’s spiked or not a bottle of red is a must. Can’t get a Sicilian red? A Central Otago Pinot will do nicely. For summer viewings consider mixing up a batch of “I’ve known too many Spaniards” Sangria.
After noshing on this lot you should have plenty enough energy to have fun storming the castle.
*Except for peeps with nut allergies, obviously.
(This article was originally published on the Cake Oven website)