geeky recipe and party ideas
Tomorrow I, along with a bunch of other geeky Seattleites, will be sitting in a movie theater for 15 hours. Yes, we are crazy. We’ll be enjoying AMC’s Ultimate Marvel Marathon: a day of Marvel movies leading up to a 3D midnight showing of The Avengers. If you know me, […]
It wouldn’t be a Geeky Hostess party without some cheesy themed drinks, so these are what I’ll be serving at my Pre-Hunger Games Party tomorrow night! Attendees of my party will begin the night with one slip of paper in the reaping bowl. As the night goes on, they must […]
For Pi Day, I went to the best pie maker I know: my dad. I’ve had pie-loving friends rave over his pies, and he’s especially well known for his pie crust. Today I present to you his famous blueberry pie recipe! The first step is making the filling. Mix the […]
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. If you haven’t yet picked out a gift for your loved one(s), or are looking for a sweet treat for yourself, I’d recommend you check out these “Epic Win Cupcakes.” The cupcakes include a trifecta of ingredients: coffee, whiskey, and bacon. (Not into pork products on […]
Maggie Savarino, a Seattle-based writer and bartender, created a book that will assist you in creating some fun and delicious drinks (and even your own infused liqueur!). Daily Candy posted some of her recipes to get you started. You can find these (and plenty more!) in her book. Chamomile Liqueur […]
If you’re going through withdrawals until “Game of Thrones” comes back, and you’ve already read all of the books currently in the “Song of Ice and Fire” series, these recipes should hold you over. Inn at the Crossroads creates delicious looking recipes inspired by the writing of George RR Martin. […]
Nickelodeon is bringing back our favorite 90’s shows starting tonight. TeenNick will be showcasing old episodes of shows like All That, Kenan and Kel, Clarissa Explains it All, Doug, and Ren and Stimpy from 12am-4am on weeknights. In honor, I’ve made some Nickelodeon-inspired slime cupcakes. I heard that one of […]
Easter candy is invading shelves at the grocery store, and it’s taking all my will power not to sit down in the middle of the aisle with piles of candy and eat until I’m sick. If you want to pig out on Easter candy in the privacy of your own […]
The chocolate boxes are barely cleared from store shelves, and it’s already time to start thinking about Easter candy. For those of you with a crack-like addiction to Cadbury Eggs, this time couldn’t come soon enough. Well now, you can make your own! (And bonus: with some creative food coloring, […]
Normal cooking too boring for you? Cooking For Geeks may be just the thing. The book infuses even more science than normal, and is perfect for someone who thinks “regular” cooking is for sissies. Take a look at their cute instructional video on making ice cream in 30 seconds: Now […]
