She’s an Academy Award winner (for her harrowing turn in “Room”) and part of the blockbuster Avengers team as Captain Marvel. But Brie Larson remains a foodie at heart (in line with her recent TV shows “Lessons in Chemistry” and culinary juggernaut “The Bear,” where she had a small but memorable part as Francie Fak).
On Oct. 21, she will release a book on entertaining, “Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations” — a collab with former Milk Bar culinary director Courtney McBroom. The two met “over a bowl of molten queso 10 years ago,” says Larson, 36. Since then, they’ve hosted everything from a “Dirty Dancing”-themed birthday to an annual Hot Dog Appreciation Festival. The actress’ favorite of all their events is a yearly Murder Mystery bash. “It lasts about five hours, and guests have to be fully committed to their character upon arrival,” says the Sacramento-born star. “No phones, all tomfoolery.”
The stylish star says her party uniform while serving cheeky dishes from the cookbook, such as Cheesy Jenga Bread and Dueling Roast Chickens, is a slip dress with a cardigan. But her most-shopped accessory? Socks. “I love them,” Larson tells Alexa. “Short, tall, striped, plain — they can really complete the look!”
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“My style is vintage California classic: Dôen dresses, like this one, with colorful cardigans, flats and fun jewelry.”
“This book is for people like us who want to host their loved ones, create new memories, celebrate the big moments and the small wins — and are ready to ditch the fear of failure and perfectionism. It’s organized by party type with lots of tips, so you can feel confident hosting and be present to the beauty of your life!”
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