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Late Show Munchies
Nestle into your favorite chair with these late-night snacks and a classic movie.
Late Show Munchies
 Starry Snack Mix
 Lemon-Garlic Pita Chips
 Garden Grilled Cheese
 Strawberry-Malted Milk Shake
 Morning Glory Muffins
 Molasses-Spice Crackles



By Jean Kressy

There I was, face to face with my greatest opponent: an open refrigerator in the middle of the night. Sticking to three square meals during the day is no problem. But it takes extraordinary willpower to resist eating everything I can find when I'm watching Ingrid and Bogey at 2:00 a.m. Forever looming is the danger that what starts out as a harmless snack can add up to an entire day's worth of calories.

But if the kitchen is stocked right, the occasional late-night raid won't turn into a nightmare. A bowl of Starry Snack Mix makes any classic movie better. And a Strawberry-Malted Milk Shake is the perfect drink to toast even the lastest hours. So, as Bogey said, "Here's looking at you, Kid."