Adventures of Brad & Kendra: A Mad Scientist Birthday Party

My Inner Nerd - A Mad Scientist Birthday Party

Saturday I brought out my inner nerd and hosted a Mad Scientist Birthday Party. It turned out AMAZING! Many of my friends listened to the invite and came dressed as their own version of Mad Scientists. I channeled Penny from Big Bang Theory with a cute dress and leggings outfit. Enjoy the recipes and pictures from the party below!

Mad Scientist Food

The Menu for the party included:

Vaporized Strawberry (recipe below)
Green & Cheesy Goodness (Artichoke & Parmesan Dip by Caitlin)
Miniaturized Hotdogs (lil smokies w/ bbq sauce)
Exothermic Chicken (see recipe here)
Meat of Non-Humans (recipe below)
Natural Carbon Compound (veggie tray)
Beaker & Sciency Cookies
Dry Ice Punch

Mad Scientist Recipes

Vaporized Strawberry (aka Strawberry Bisque)

Ingredients:

3 pounds strawberries
1 can coconut milk
1 1/2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1/4 cup Tablespoons Agave Nectar

Directions: Puree Strawberries and combine with other ingredients. Chill before serving

Meat of Non-Humans (aka Bean & Corn Salad)

Ingredients:

1 cup black beans (I used dry, canned could be used too)
1 cup red beans (I used dry, canned could be used too)
2 cans corn, drained
2 cups chopped bell peppers
2 Avocados - chopped
Juice from 2 limes
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Directions: Combine all ingredients besides avocados, toss in lime juice and olive oil. Refrigerate and add avocado right before serving.

Mad Scientist Supplies

Below are some of the supplies that I bought for this party:

Pictures from the Party

Brad adding the initial dry ice to the punch

Barry & Christie get the best nerd outfit award

Christie bringing me my birthday cake

I am thrilled with how everything turned out. More people came dressed in costume than I assumed and we all had a great time eating lots of food and enjoying each others company. I have wonderful friends who support all of my crazy ideas!

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