2012 Oscars Party Themes

Hosting an Academy Awards viewing party this weekend? Don’t serve up any old uninspired fare. Show your support for one (or more) of the films nominated for Best Picture through the snacks you choose. Check out some of these suggestions—from hors d’oeuvres to sweet treats—that highlight some of nominees’ “best features.”—Nicole Potenza Denis

Blk Water. This proprietary blend of natural spring water and fulvic acid, a derivative of plant matter, mined from a 70 million–year-old source gives this H₂O its jet-black color. The bottle is pretty cool, too. blkbeverages.com

Zico Coconut Water. Make a potassium-packed cocktail with Zico Coconut Water. Mix 1½ ounces of light rum into the original Zico Natural, add a squeeze of lime and you have a Zico Libre, a refreshing, pale cocktail (pictured right). zico.com

Jelly Belly French Vanilla Jelly Beans. Made with real vanilla beans, these creamy white jelly beans are speckled with dark flecks of vanilla bean for an elegant contrast. Serve them in a dark bowl for a dramatic effect. jellybelly.com

Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream. It’s everyone’s favorite Japanese dessert. Gourmet ice cream is wrapped in a sweetened rice confection for a bite-size ball of happiness. Flavors include vanilla and chocolate as well as azuki bean, lychee, mango and passion fruit (pictured right). bubbiesicecream.com

Noh Foods Hawaiian Haupia Luau Dessert. Just add water to this mix to make an authentic Hawaiian coconut dessert. Serve as a pudding while still hot or refrigerate and cut into cubes for a sweet hors d’oeuvre. nohfoods.com 

Royal Hawaiian Honey Macadamia Nut Blossom Honey. This nutty, velvety honey is great atop soft goat cheese or drizzled over some Spanish Manchego. royalhawaiianhoney.com  

New York Ravioli Jolie Ravioli. If the kids get to stay up late, serve all-natural Jolie Ravioli. This gourmet pasta comes in shapes like stars, dinosaurs and bears, so everyone leaves happy. Take your pick of a cheese filling or a mix of cheese and broccoli. nyravioli.com 

Rick’s Picks Mean Beans. These crispy pickled beans are packed with dill flavor and have a swift kick of cayenne. Serve them alone or use to garnish a bloody mary (pictured right). rickspicksnyc.com

Chozen Coffee Talk Ice Cream. As the awards inevitably run long, pass out some spoons and serve up this espresso ice cream for an extra boost. chozen.com

Wholly Wholesome Organic Pie Shells. The crust is as important as the filling in any homemade pie. These ready-to-bake shells come in Organic Whole Wheat, Organic Spelt and Organic Traditional. whollywholesome.com 

Elizabeth Jean’s Apple Pie Kits. This DIY pie kit includes everything—from the pie tin to the fresh, sliced apples—with easy “assembly” to create a home-baked apple pie. Choose from Fresh Apple, Caramel Apple Pecan (with pecans and caramel topping) and Apple Crisp (with streusel-style topping mix) (pictured right). elizabethjeanspiekit.com  

Grandma Hoerner’s Pecan Pie Filling. Organic and all natural (meaning no corn syrup), this pecan filling is made with premium aged bourbon. Just add eggs and butter and mix. grandmahoerners.com

The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg, Savory Dill Pickle Nuts. These hand-cooked Virginia peanuts are seasoned with a tangy dill pickle seasoning. They’re already out of the shell, meaning you’re not left with a big mess after everyone departs. thepeanutshop.com

479 Popcorn Fleur de Sel Caramel. Air-popped organic popcorn with caramel and sea salt. Think of it as Cracker Jacks for special occasions—like an Oscars party (pictured right). 479popcorn.com

Trois Petits Cochons Chicken Sausage with Black Truffles. Turn the classic hot dog into a hearty appetizer. Forget the bun—slice up the sausage and serve with chunks of fresh bread with toothpicks. 3pigs.com

Cooperstown Cookie Company MLB Oakland Athletics Bag O’ Bunts. These bite-size baseball cookies are available in Classic Shortbread, Boys of Summer Lemon and Mudville Mudball Chocolate Chip. cooperstowncookie.com

Chocolat Bonnat Madagascar 75 Percent Bar. This chocolate bar is intense and full-flavored, and wrapped in charming packaging that evokes the Bonnat family’s shop in Southeastern France. crossingsfrenchfood.com

Maison Bruyere Almond Cookie Crisps. These delicate, handcrafted almond biscuits make the perfect companion to that late-night espresso. crossingsfrenchfood.com 

French Comte Cheese. Nothing says French cheese more than a Comte. This mild, hard, cow’s milk cheese can be served any time during the evening. Serve with a Chenin Blanc or a Chardonnay for an evening très bien (pictured right).

Unbound Pickling Bacon Pickle. The classic dill gets a flavor boost with a blend of spices and the natural hickory-smokiness of bacon (pictured right). unboundpickling.com

240 Sweet Bacon Chocolate Chip Marshmallow. A vanilla bean marshmallow topped with chocolate chips and bacon. Soak in rich hot chocolate or just enjoy on its own. 240sweet.com

Das Foods Maple Bacon Lollipops. Real bacon bits and smoky maple syrup makes this sweet no ordinary sucker. dasfoods.com
 
 

Popcornopolis Caramel Corn. Extra crunchy with old-fashioned caramel flavor, this popcorn might be hard to share. Be sure to have plenty on hand. popcornopolis.com

Hammonds Candy Old Fashioned Gift Box. From Junior Mints to Necco Wafers, this gift box from Hammonds Candies has all your old-time favorites. hammondscandies.com

Sweet Candy Cinnamon Bears. They are cute and a little spicy. Who can resist a gummy bear? (pictured right) sweetcandy.com

Gnosis Raw Chocolate Passion Truffles. Completely raw, containing no milk or cream, and certified vegan, these tantalizing truffles come in three gourmet flavors: Wild White Rose, Passion Fruit Capuacu and Cherry Vanilla. gnosischocolate.com

Larabar Carrot Cake Bar. Horses love carrots, and people love carrot cake. Get the flavors without the prep with Larabar Carrot Cake Bar. Made with carrots, dates, raisins, walnuts, pineapple, coconut and almonds, it’s a more nutritious version with all the flavor of classic carrot cake. Cut up a few bars and pass around (pictured right). larabar.com

VerMints Wintermints. Send you guests home with fresh breath. Hand out these mints, which are also organic and GMO-free. Other refreshing flavors include Ginger Mint, CinnaMint and Cafe Express. vermints.com

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