I love hosting people at my apartment. My thing is having themed food parties. I’ve done Momofuku, Pure Food and Wine (i.e. raw vegan theme), and most recently Jew food-themed. The problem is while I love to host, I don’t love to cook. I end up buying most of the food pre-made, but the problem with that is that there’s little room for personal touches, which is why I try to add in at least one semi-homemade treat. Basically I buy a DIY kit that comes with pretty much everything I need pre-measured out so I don’t need to do much work, but still can have creative reigns. Of course it’s as important that everything actually tastes great so I make sure that when the kits come with all the ingredients, they’re all top-of-the-line. Here’s a look at some of my faves (and yes, I sometimes lie and say I made everything from scratch…).
Mastrad 11-Piece Macaron Kit, $24.99 Want to do something really impressive? Try your hand at making your own macarons. While this kit doesn’t come with ingredients, it does come with everything you need logistically to make these small delicacies. The brand makes similar sets for cupcakes, muffins, and other treats.
