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InStyle Magazine Last-Minute Oscar Party Ideas William MeppemIn Style March 2004 ...Alternate Party Ideas Lux Comfort Food - Start with retro pear-spiked martinis (shake and strain 1 1/2oz. vodka and 2 1/2 oz. Poire William with ice; float pear slices on top). On the coffee table cluster white roses in silver julep cups. Serve dinner on trays: potato chips topped with creme fraiche and caviar, creamed spinach drizzled with truffle oil, and pot pies (try Twin Hens' with organic vegetables and free-range chicken, $46 for four-pack of small pies; 800-884-1771), or splurge on tiny lobster pies (four 5.2 oz. pies, $60; 800-522-0142 or hancockgourmetlobster.com). End with brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and Kahlua... See more in Culinary Reviews