By now you have likely heard there is a total solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8th, which will be visible from 11 states in the USA. As the next one to be visible in the US won't be for another 20ish years, there are hordes of people descending on cities and towns located in the path of totality. I happen to live in one such city, and my guest room has been reserved for years already!
If you are hosting some folks for The Big Event or are traveling for it (or want to celebrate it virtually), here are some ideas to get you in the mood...
First, make sure you have appropriate eye protection. [Obviously not required of those celebrating in spirit only.]
For a fun playlist, click here.
Some ideas of edible treats: -- Black bean soup and/ or dip (recipe below for the soup) -- Black or white Russians (cocktails REALLY popular in the 1980's for those not in the know) -- Black and white cookies -- Oreos -- Black licorice -- Flourless or black-out cake, with whipped cream -- Blackberry anything (cocktails, dessert, whatever) -- Black olives (and/ or tapenade) -- Meringue (preferably chocolate chip)
I'll be serving some of those things, and wanted to take this opportunity to share the recipe for my black bean soup. It does take time, but is mostly hands-off, and, served with whatever toppings you want, makes for a tasty and pretty healthy eclipse food.
Check out the recipe for the black bean soup here: https://www.donnaramadishes.com/recipes/black-bean-soup.
I will also be baking mini versions of my flourless chocolate cake. I use a mini-muffin tin for these almost-guiltless-sized treats (just liberally butter the tin and bake for about 10-12 minutes --keep an eye on them). Here's the recipe: https://www.donnaramadishes.com/recipes/flourless-chocolate-cake.
Here is a fun playlist:
“Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Bonnie Tyler | “Midnight Sky” – Miley Cyrus | “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles |
“Man on the Moon” – R.E.M. | “Blinded by the Light” – Manfred Mann's Earth Band | “Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina & The Waves |
“Ain’t No Sunshine” – Bill Withers | “Black Hole Sun” – Soundgarden | “Walkin’ on the Sun” – Smash Mouth |
“Bad Mood Rising” – Creedence Clearwater Revival | “Dancing in the Moonlight” – King Harvest | “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” – Stevie Wonder |
“Dancing in the Dark” – Rihanna | “Sunshine” – One Republic | “Eclipse” – Pink Floyd |
“Good Day Sunshine” – The Beatles | “Blister in the Sun” – Violent Femmes | “Cheap Sunglasses” – ZZ Top |
“Ring of Fire” – Johnny Cash | “Pocketful of Sunshine” – Natasha Bedingfield | “Staring at the Sun” – U2 |
“Bark at the Moon” – Ozzy Osbourne | “Steal My Sunshine” – Len | “Dancing in the Dark” – Bruce Springsteen |
"Moondance" - Van Morrison | “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra | "Moonlight in Vermont"-- Ella Fitzgerald |
Hope you enjoy these black-and-white entertaining ideas and recipes!
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