Alexa here. I knew early on that my annual Oscar pig-out this year would feature the pastry at the center of Wes Anderson's latest. Not only because it was probably my favorite film this year, but because Wes kindly supplied detailed instructions for making the Courtesan au Chocolat. A literal invitation to create my own Wes Anderson diorama! I had to try.
It was all fun and games until the assembly, when the mini towers toppled like dominoes. Damn you, Wes!
Well, a few survived anyway, and the mess was yummy nonetheless.
We also enjoyed a buffet of punny sweets and savories throughout the weekend to celebrate the nominees...
Our complete Oscar menu:
1. A "real" roast chicken à la Birdman
2. A few pristine Courtesan au Chocolat for Grand Budapest Hotel
3. Imitation (Game) Crab maki
4. American Snickers
5. Whip-hash browns and drumsticks (leftover from Birdman's chicken) for Whiplash
6. MLKing cake for Selma
7. Shrimp po' Boyhood sandwiches
8. Theory of Everything bagels
What did your Oscar menu feature this year?