As I sat through the worst half hour of movie previews
yesterday, my mind wandered. My mind has a few favorite places it wanders to
but this time it went to food. I thought about movie theatre food. While my kids
will get something from time to time, either when I’m not there or when I
choose to ignore everything I know, I don’t really think about it. For my book,
I tackled sports arenas and airports and many places that trip people up with
food choices. I contemplated the movies and ran the idea by a friend who said,
“I think if people want to lose weight part of that means saying no from time
to time.” I’m pretty sure her wording was a little meaner but it was a good
point. Just for kicks though
(interrupted by my son saying, “who is that guy, I have never seen him before?”
Sean Penn) I contemplated my dream movie concession stand.
I know some theatres have real food now but I’m not a fan.
First, I am against anything in a theatre that smells. And let’s face it, it’s
total darkness and the ultimate in mindless eating, you don’t need a full meal.
I’m sticking with snacks and beverages.
- Popcorn- movies and popcorn seem to make sense and Quinnpopcorn is amazing. The Foodtrainers’ theatre would have their popcorn popped
in coconut oil even though my heart belongs to smoky cheddar. I just worry
about the scent issue (I have a thing about smells). Ignore the blue bowl, there would be tubs (recycled) but in normal sizes.
- If you’re not a popcorn person but like some crunch, I’d try
these Snip Chips. I’ve always loved parsnips and these come in fun flavors.
- Chocolate- of course there has to be a chocolate component.
There are a ton of healthy chocolates but I don’t like the idea of a chocolate
bar here. My movie chocolate needs to be more snacky. I’d have Sweet RiotChocolate covered cacao nibs. It’s ok to eat the whole tin.
- Beverages- I’m sure it’s no surprise that there’s no soda
happening if I’m making decisions. There are also no plastic water bottles
either (something I’m almost as against as soda…almost). If you want those
monster-sized cups I suppose we can have filtered water in them (and Strawesome
straws). I’m really thinking kombucha. As much as I like a cocktail, I think
I’d be asleep before the movie starts.
- Since we’re talking sleep, we may as well have a coffee bar.
Almond milk cappuccino or some bulletproof action?
And I can’t be the only one who contemplates the “cleaning”
of the theatre. If you’re like me I’d spritz a little Clean Well (available for
purchase before you take your seats).
In case you’re wondering we saw American Sniper. My son had
a crepe and I had a Sin-o-bun from Juice press before we went to the theatre.
What’s your favorite
movie snack if life had no rules? What would be served at your dream concession
stand? Have you seen American Sniper? Did you watch the Golden Globes?
