Films

BY ANNIE LUST

THE PARENT TRAP (1961)

The Parent Trap is all about summer, from the beginning at a summer camp to a camping trip near the film’s end. Take your inspiration from the fight scene at the camp dance where Sharon and Susan knock over the snack table, including a large punch bowl. Make a simple, refreshing summer punch with Sprite, lime juice and frozen raspberries.

THE SANDLOT (1993)

When you’re watching this quintessential ‘90s flick, there’s one snack that is a perfect fit: s’mores. In the overnight treehouse campout scene, the boys discuss s’mores when Ham Porter says the most famous line from the movie: "You’re killing me, Smalls. These are s’mores stuff, ’kay? Pay attention. First, you take the graham. You stick the chocolate on the graham. Then, you roast the mallow. When the mallow’s flaming, you stick it on the chocolate. Then you cover it with the other end. Then, you scarf. Kind of messy, but good. Try some." Make your s’mores, but be creative! Swap regular Hershey’s bars for Reese’s cups.

THE MUPPET MOVIE (1979)

For kids, this may be one of the ultimate road trip movies and comes complete with campfires, ghost stories and some pretty awesome cars (1951 Studebaker and 1946 Ford Woodie station wagon). Your favorite road trip snacks will be the perfect pair for this movie. Pretzels, trail mix or potato chips are good options. Just steer clear of frog legs!

LILO & STITCH (2002)

In this Disney animated feature film, a girl adopts an alien that she believes is a dog. The Hawaiian setting makes it a perfect summer movie. Of course, you could opt for any Hawaiian-inspired snack, but one of Lilo’s most endearing traits is his love for Elvis Presley music, so an Elvis-inspired snack is perfect. Blend vanilla ice cream with peanut butter and bananas for an Elvis Shake.

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977)

While not strictly set in the summertime, Star Wars: A New Hope is an excellent fit for a summer movie because it was a surprise hit in the summer of ‘77. It’s also scorching (two suns!) and sandy on Tatooine, the planet where Luke Skywalker was raised. So take a cue from the Star Wars universe and make a Tatooine Sunset, a tea-based fruit drink. Just add the fruit of your choice to your iced tea!