In celebration of Vegan MoFo, I’m doing a month of themed dinner party ideas! The theme of the first week is… The Wizard of Oz!
When every tear carries the possibility of rusting into an immoveable statue, one plans his activities carefully. Like a vampire who never goes out in the afternoon sun, for the Tin Man, April showers may only bring corrosion. For obvious reasons, he wanted to see Steel Magnolias, but he didn’t dare. He’s never watched Beaches, Sophie’s Choice, or My Girl. He doesn’t chop onions or check out YouTube videos about lions who reunite with their human friends. (Understandable soft spot there, I guess.)
“I said I’d play the Lion, but there’s no way I’m playing Toto.”
He never listens to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s version of Over the Rainbow or any country song from the late 1990’s. Sadly, he couldn’t even go to the funeral when his friend kicked the bucket. (That death was ironic, since his friend was also a bucket.) But sometimes it works in his favor, like when the Tin Woman wanted to go on a date night to see The Notebook. “Sorry, honey. Can’t go.”
Wait just a minute. Come to think of it, tin doesn’t actually rust. Iron does. Has the Tin Man been faking it all along – trying to get out of evenings at the theatre and reading Love You Forever to his Tin Kids? I wouldn’t put it past him. That guy is heartless.
Assuming he’s not faking it for his own benefit, maybe it’s time the Tin Woodman added some antioxidants into his diet to stop oxidation and breakdown free radicals. No more rusting. No more oil in bulk needed. Beans, berries, and of course, artichoke hearts would do him good…
Tin Woodman’s Tortilla Twigs
Savory
- Spread: Hummus or Olive & Artichoke Pâté
- Bread: Gluten-free tortillas, whole wheat tortillas, or lavash
- Toppings: sliced artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped spinach or kale
Spread hummus or pâté on one side of tortilla. Put a light smattering of toppings on top of the spread, and tightly roll the tortilla.
Sweet
- Spread: Almond or peanut butter
- Bread: Gluten-free tortillas, whole wheat tortillas, or lavash
- Toppings: sliced bananas, raspberries, strawberries, or raisins
Spread nut butter on one side of tortilla. Put a light smattering of one or two kinds of fruit on top of the spread, and tightly roll the tortilla.
This is also a good one for the little munchkins to help make! For party purposes, different colors of flames can denote different ingredients. (Just don’t let the pretend scarecrow near the pretend flames, or you might have to call the pretend firefighters.)
i love hummus wraps! the tin man was always my favorite <3
I should be doing some kind of Cosmo-style quiz – “What does your favorite Wizard of Oz character say about you?” I’ll mark you down for the Tin Man! Mine was the Scarecrow. When Dorothy said goodbye to him at the end of the movie… Well, let’s just say it’s a good thing I don’t rust when I cry!
You had to break it to me in a post, I didn’t know that Bucket died. Noooooooo.
as always.
Oh well…
Onward and upward.I know that Tin Man didn’t see Beaches, but still… Did he sing Wind Beneath My Tin at Bucket’s funeral?
I think he’s a faker too, Cadry.
Thumbs up post!!!!!
How insensitive of me! I didn’t realize that you and Bucket were so close. One thing is for sure. He’s missed. (Whenever it rains and my roof starts leaking, I think of him.)
All I can say is good thing I’m not made out of iron. Ha! I’ll never forget the day I innocently picked up a copy of Love You Forever right in the middle of a children’s book store. I had to fold myself into a corner and try to disappear until I was able to compose myself and quietly leave the premises. I recently handed my husband a copy of the book in a Barnes and Noble, and, well, you know the rest … He would have yelled at me but he couldn’t speak. Even now my eyes are full just thinking about it.
Oh, that’s hilarious! I remember reading that book for the first time too and thinking, “That’s just rotten! I never started into a child’s book expecting THIS!”
I love this theme, Cadry! And I’m so happy to be visiting your blog again.
These wraps look delicious
Thanks, Mandee! Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite movies, and so I’m having lots of fun living in that world for a while. I’m happy you’re visiting too!
Hummus wraps are always a good go-to snack. I loved the story behind the Tin Woodsman, and found it funny that you mentioned My Girl. That’s the first movie that ever made me cry (I guess I’m a bit of a tin-man when it comes to watching sad movies). My cousin and I saw it in the theater, at roughly the same age as the main character and we balled, I mean, sobbed very loudly, in the theater, in the car on the way home, at home… “He was going to be an acrobat!” Wow.
Oh, my gosh! Too funny! Your poor parents were probably thinking, “What the heck?!” There was a period there around My Girl when movies that made you leave with a red, stuffy nose were the thing!
Rasberries and almond butter. Ooo….I think I have my new snack planned.
And the Wizard of Oz? Sigh. Just the best movie. Loving this theme!
Thanks, Katrina! Isn’t it a great movie? There aren’t too many movies that I want to watch over and over again, but WOO is one of the few.
This is the cutest theme ever! Plus I’m all over the tortilla wraps, hummus wraps and peanut butter with apples are my fav.
Thanks, Maggie! Yes, tortilla wraps are such an easy, quick lunch. Plus, they keep well if I feel like making a few ahead of time. Got to love that!
Leave it to you to come up with such a fun theme! I’m wondering whether there’ll be a Good Witch/Munchin recipe…also looking forward to what Dorothy and Toto have to offer, and possibly the wizard.
I always liked the Lion because he made me laugh, but Scarecrow is the most sympathetic one.
The twigs sound delicious.
Thank you, Rose! Glinda and the Munchkins won’t be getting any love this go around, but maybe some other time! The Lion was one of my favorites too (with the Scarecrow being number one). Bert Lahr just did a wonderful job playing him.
“The twigs sound delicious.” Hilarious! That’s what people think vegans eat anyway, right?
such a great theme! I am loving your unbridled enthusiasm!!!
Thank you, Amey! And thanks for stopping by!