Not all witches have time to concoct a full spread of Harry Potter recipes, especially if they are short a house elf or two! So for those of you who would like to delve into the world of Harry Potter without the chocolate-dipping and butterbeer-mixing, I've searched out a few easily-accessible, store-bought options for you.
Lemon Drops, Chocolate Frogs, and Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans are my top choices for store-bought, trolley-worthy treats. They can be enjoyed by first years and ministry wizards alike. Honestly, I can't believe I found chocolate frogs with so little searching. (See 'Where to Buy' list below.)
Another non-alcoholic beverage option includes Lemon Drop Soda. Mix 2 parts sparkling water with 1 part Stirrings brand Lemon Drop Mixer, and give that Dumbledore a toast.
If you prefer a lighter soda, reduce the Lemon Drop Mixer to your liking. Isaac swears by the addition of a tablespoon of vanilla flavoring syrup.
Where to Buy
• Old-fashioned lemon drops - Pier One Imports.
• Chocolate Frogs - Pier One Imports or mold your own chocolate frogs.
• Every Flavor Beans - Jelly Belly brand
jelly beans - your local grocer -- or for an authentic Bertie Bott's
mix, including nasty flavors, such as vomit & ear wax, here are a
few links: one, two, three.
• Stirrings brand Lemon Drop Mixer -- spotted this week at Pier One, World Market, and SuperTarget, or purchase online.
• Sparkling Water or Club Soda - your local grocer.
Now take your sugar high and do something good with it, like treat your kids to a movie or some broom-crafting, then come back home and crash-out. That's the way the sugar goes. I have some experience with this now.
Next week, I'm off the broomstick, cauldron-less, and back in Little Winging, I swear. Have a great weekend Harry Potter fans -- don't forget to brush your teeth.
• Cockroach Clusters recipe here.
• Butterbeer recipe here.
• Mini Broomsticks tutorial here.
• Chocolate Wands recipe here.
I am loving these posts you are doing and sending each one to my kids to check out and salivate over...we saw the movie yesterday and loved it...thanks for the fun!!
Posted by: B | July 18, 2009 at 04:40 AM
I may have to just buy the lemon drops for that cute little container! I'm such a sucker for packaging! I LOVE all this HP stuff, thanks again for sharing!
Posted by: Kathryn | July 18, 2009 at 05:14 AM
oooh the chocolate frogs.
if only these had one good jump in them.
tehehehehe.
Posted by: rachel | July 18, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Those lemon drops look delicious. And, I'm definitely trying out the Butter Beer recipe sometime!
Posted by: Jen | July 18, 2009 at 07:32 AM
mmmm....my dd comes home from girls camp today...it KILLED her to NOT be here for the HP hoopla all week. she'll LOVE all of these things today for our HP party! thank you, sweets!
xo
R
Posted by: Rhonna Farrer | July 18, 2009 at 08:38 AM
What a fun week of Harry Potter recipes. This makes me want to have a party! :)
Posted by: Stella | July 18, 2009 at 10:04 AM
These HP posts definitely brighten a dull day Heather. Love the ideas!
Posted by: Ann | July 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Wonderful Harry Potter series this week. Creative, colorful and beautiful photos as usual.
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | July 18, 2009 at 03:35 PM
I absolutely love all of your HP ideas. The old fashioned lemon drops put me over the edge - just like my grandmother used to have stashed in her kitchen for when we visited. YUM!
Posted by: Elena | July 18, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Stopping by to give a little blog ♥
That is the best looking drink this thirsty woman has ever seen.
Posted by: The Redhead Riter | July 18, 2009 at 08:45 PM
Love those ideas... I love lemon too. Those little drops in that container are awesome!
Posted by: jen R Sanctuary arts at home | July 19, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Great week of Harry Potter posts!
Posted by: Suzie | July 19, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Just LOVING all these HP snack posts. So clever... So funny... So tasty!
Thank you for sharing, Heather!
Posted by: CMN | July 20, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Heather, these have all been so great. I'm rereading book 7 now and think I need some butterbeer. Your recipe is exactly how I imagined butterbeer must taste.
Posted by: larissa | July 20, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Love all of your HP ideas! My head is just spinning!
Posted by: Donna | July 20, 2009 at 08:28 PM
I love love love almost anything lemon. I want one of those tasty drinks.
Posted by: April~Living The Sweet Life | July 21, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Fun stuff! The chocolate frogs are adorable. I got the HP Jelly Beans as a "gift" in my stocking one Christmas and that was worse than coal...I must have been naughty that year.
Posted by: Jess | July 21, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I just fell upon your blog today - and I love your HP posts. I'm such a HP fan - and I also love creativity so I'm enjoying the rest of your blog :)
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | July 24, 2009 at 12:45 PM
did you shoot those still lifes? gorgeous... my mouth puckers just looking at those lemon drops!
Posted by: Nancy Geaney | July 30, 2009 at 04:22 AM
Your Harry Potter series of posts is so fantastic! Really amazing (and love the little broomsticks!)
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 30, 2009 at 10:24 PM