It's time for the next installment of our new series where we
share our tips for a fabulous Friday night in. Seeing as it's the
night before bonfire night we thought we'd share some amazing ideas
for some indoor family fun before you head out into the cold for
bonfires and fireworks on Saturday!
Something to Eat
Fireworks Pizzas
This recipe for homemade pizzas is quick and easy, and
decorating the pizzas is something the whole family can get
involved with. Once you've rolled out the base you can use brightly
coloured toppings to make firework shapes. Try using red and yellow
peppers cut into thin strips and arranged into catherine
wheels.
Homemade Chocolate Sparklers
These are so simple to make - just grab some chocolate
fingers, dip the ends in hot water and then roll in sprinkles.
Leave them to set on some greaseproof paper and voila! Instant
firework fun.
Something to Drink
For the grown-ups, how about a Roman Candle cocktail? Mix four parts
champagne with one part crème de cassis and add some dried
cranberries into the glass. The bubbles from the champers will
cause the cranberries to continually rise and fall. For kids you
can get the same effect with lemonade and cranberry juice or a dash
of blackcurrant squash.
Something to Do
Board games can be a tough sell in a world of laptops and
consoles. But they make for a fabulous family activity - it might
take some persuading but if you can get the kids on board with the
idea they'll usually end up having a blast. A quick poll around the
office revealed two clear winners - Pictionary and Jenga. Although
if you've got any sore losers in the family you might end up with
some fireworks of your own!
Something to Watch
Once the kids are tucked up in bed how about renting V for
Vendetta? The Guy Fawkes mask worn by protagonist V makes this a
fitting film for the time of year, plus it's a totally engrossing
watch. Set in a futuristic, fascist Great Britain, a young girl
(Natalie Portman) is recruited by the V (Hugo Weaving) to battle
against the state after he rescues her from the secret police. IMDB
users (always a tough crowd) gave it a whopping 8.2 out of
10.
We also want to hear about your perfect Friday Night In. You can
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page. We love hearing your suggestions, and we'll pick some of
the best ones to feature on our blog. Stay safe and stay warm this
weekend!