Ok let’s get real for a moment, Friday’s are the best day of the week. Why you ask? I’ll tell you why. You get to go to work (I’m motivated what can I say) but there is a buzz of excitement in the air. The working week is coming to a close and when you clock off you’re filled with warm fuzzy feels. BUT the best bit folks and I mean THE best part about Friday … is the night in. At home. On the couch. Totally comfy. Nowhere to go. And entertainment and sustenance is the aim of the game.
Now if I’m standing all alone here and you think I’m a total loser then stop reading now. Otherwise if you are singing amen with your hands up in the air then follow me, cos I’m going to get stuck into some serious homebody fantasies with some of my favourite Friday Night Essentials!
Step One. Tipple Time.
First off we need to fix ourselves a drink. You’ve just got home, you’ve worked your butt off. You’ve killed that shit and you deserve a little sumthin’ sumthin’. Personally I’m partial to a generously spiked gin and tonic but another fave is an Old Fashioned. Whatever your tipple, these books know quite a bit more than I do. They were all written by Dan Jones, I have a feeling Dan and I would be great mates…
Step Two. Get in my belly.
Ok so you’ve fixed yourself a drank (say it like I spelt it) and now you’ve got to get yourself some dinner. Now, there’s something you need to know about me, I’m no foodie. I mean I love food but I’m not all about the creation of food. So apologies if I offend anyone but on Friday’s the absolute last thing I want to do is stand around in a kitchen making dinner. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Give me the fastest, bestest, yummiest dinner around so I can spend less time cooking and more time sitting. I’m talking about the holy grail: P.I.Z.Z.A!!!
This epic pizza recipe is from the most amazing book in the world, Pizza Camp: Recipes from Pizzeria Beddia by Joe Beddia.
Mortadella, Ricotta Cream, Roasted Pepper Pizza
165-240ml of Ricotta Cream (recipe from Pizza Camp)
85g fresh mozzarella, pinched into small chunks
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
2/3 cups chopped or sliced roasted peppers
6 to 8 paper-thin slices of mortadella
Step Three. Let’s Get Comfortable.
Daammuunn. You’re onto your second drink…
…you have a fresh home-cooked pizza in front of you so now let’s get you comfortable. Layer up the cushions, blankets and throws, tuck into some creature comforts and make sure your entertainment system is cranking. And if you really want to own it: grab your doona from your bed and bring it into the living room for some ‘sweet sixteen sleepover’ vibes. Aaah that’s the ticket. Here some of our my favourite ‘Friday Night In’ Homeware Essentials:
Step 4. Here I am now, entertain me.
Last stop before reaching maximum levels of perfection, the movie selection! There are only so many hours in a Friday night and only so many movies that you can cram into them. So what sort of Friday fix do you need?
I’ve had a long week and I need to switch my brain off but also don’t want to throw my entire intellect out the window…
Your Friday Night Fix = The Royal Tenenbaums
I don’t care about my intellect. It’s been a long week and I need something weird to make me laugh…
Your Friday Night Fix = Weekend At Bernie’s
I’m single but can’t be arsed to mingle and I enjoy emotional heartache and good looking people…
Your Friday Night Fix = Blue Valentine
I’m coupled but I don’t get nearly enough romance in my life…
Your Friday Night Fix = The Notebook
(yes I’m well aware that makes 2 x Ryan Gosling movies, I said this was a Friday Night movie mix didn’t I?)
I’m on a roll from work and I want some action…
Your Friday Night Fix = Die Hard 1, 2 and 3. I mean where would Friday Night even be without John McClane?!
I’ve seen Little Miss Sunshine way too many times…
Your Friday Night Fix = The Way Way Back
I just want to feel good, really good…
Your Friday Night Fix = Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
I don’t mind feeling a little uneasy (as long as it’s art house)…
Your Friday Fix = Blue Velvet
Boys Night In (or someone just crashed your rom com party)…
Your Friday Night Fix = Tomb Raider
Ultimate Girls Night In…
Your Friday Night Fix = Dirty Dancing
The kids aren’t asleep yet… (oh who am I kidding, I don’t even have kids but I’d watch this in a heart beat).
Your Friday Night Fix = Mrs Doubtfire
Cheers to Friday everyone! We hope you have an exceptional night in. Now pass me the popcorn…
