Appetizer: Shrimp Louie <–click for recipe
When I decided to create an Emmy-themed dinner tonight, two things came to mind: the first being the tremendous love I have for the hit series “Louie,” and the second being that I may very well be the only twenty seven year old still actively playing with my food.
“Louie” creator and star, Louis C.K., is my favorite stand up comedian working today. I’m in constant awe of the breadth of his talent. Obviously the show is hilarious, but what surprises me week after week is how moving and poignant it can be.
Episodes of “Louie” are essentially short films. They entertain. They give us insight into life. Louis C.K. is nominated for best actor, writer, and director.
Dessert: Meth cupcakes
A favorite show of mine for the past few years (well, favorite Emmy nominated show) has been “Breaking Bad.” It follows a high school chemistry teacher who “breaks bad” and starts cooking meth to provide for his family after he receives a cancer diagnosis.
His signature meth is called “blue sky” because of its color. I broke up a blue lollipop to represent the meth and sprinkled it on top of chocolate cupcakes. The show is nominated for best drama series and Bryan Cranston has a chance to win his fourth straight acting Emmy for the role.
Cocktail: Old Fashioned
Mad Men has been an Emmys juggernaut since its inception, winning best drama series all four seasons it has been on the air. It will most likely win again and to honor it I decided to make Don Draper’s signature cocktail.
This recipe is from Rachel Maddow, to which I added maraschino cherries.
My other favorites are “30 Rock,” “Girls,” and every single reality show on television. Click here for a full list of Emmy nominees.
Tell me: do you watch the Emmys? What are your favorite shows?
Wow that salad looks AWESOME!! How was it?
I WANT that salad. Yum! But meth cupcakes? Really?
I love you for the meth cupcakes alone. Will remember for the final episode of Breaking Bad. *sniffle*
What a fun idea! Your salad looks delicious!!
Yep, watch the Emmys although I don’t actually watch much TV. When the remote is mine, all mine, I try to watch The Good Wife, Grimm and 30 Rock. The salad you prepared looks amazing and should be sitting right here in front of me! Mmmm, think I will pass on the cupcakes though. I think lollipop pieces would get in the way of hearty eating. Love the Old Fashion! Cheers!!
This all looks great! Yum!
Breaking Bad is on my list of shows to watch. My boyfriend and I are big fans of Sons of Anarchy. I also enjoy How I met your mother, Mike and Molly, Two Broke Girls and Big Bang :)
You have great taste in TV! :)
The cupcakes look strangely beautiful. The blue is so unreal and on top of the white frosting it looks like white crest waves!
Looooooove Breaking Bad. And Louis C.K. And meth cupcakes.
I love the Big Bang Theory. So sad Jim Parson didn’t win!
I am seeing Louis C. K. in NYC at the end of October-I am SOOO excited. He is so unique and clever. I love breaking bad as well-great job on the creative recipes!!
These are SO GOOD! My friends and I just do Oscar parties but our theme party food isn’t as inventive!
hehe, these are fabulous!!
I just came across your blog (Love the url!). Do you have that still have that Susan Fernandes Chicken Piccata recipe? I couldn’t find your email to contact you, so I resorted to the comment box, haha.
I’ve enjoyed your blog in the past months but this post really takes the (cup)cake.
Thank you for you depth, creativity and inspiration.
Do you actually eat all this stuff? How do you manage to stay so slim and gorgeous?