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Amanda & Merrill Do Disco Fries
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Watch the video below to see what we're all about these days, and learn how we like our disco fries. And be sure to scope out our new homepage.
- Amanda & Merrill
This video was shot by groovy videographer Alex Lisowski and edited by talented superfreak Kyle Orosz.
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Tags: video, disco fries, microwave cookery, bubbly, booty-shaking, debauchery, bitchin' outfits
Comments (93)
2 months ago anonymouscook
COngrats on the award!
about 1 year ago WinnieAb
White Castle! Preferred fry of choice! I love this so much.
about 1 year ago SEW
Looking back I think I've had this during many a late night during the Haight Ashbury days. The name Disco Fries works just as well as calling it, the munchies! Yep, just as well!
about 1 year ago fourchickens
OMG, one of the funniest things I've ever seen! The messed up make up, the dancing, the sleeping during the microwaving--awesome! You go girls!
about 1 year ago fourchickens
OMG, one of the funniest things I've ever seen! The messed up make up, the dancing, the sleeping during the microwaving--awesome! You go girls!
about 1 year ago John Ryan Brooks
I love - no LOVE - this video. And I can't wait to search for all the site's videos tagged with "bitchin outfits."
about 1 year ago vitorhugo
I just notice now… Amanda made a few changes in her kitchen, right? White kitchen cabinets…
about 1 year ago Kitchen Butterfly
I was so scared when I saw food54 - I thought hackers had been at it! Then I cracked up. Wow. There's no end to the mystery and refreshing that you guys are. Everyday I am grateful for food52!
about 1 year ago susan g
Oh no, a day late! Merrill, have your hormones come down to earth yet?
Seriously, I could have used this yesterday!
about 1 year ago BurghKitchen
I just love that you channeled Pats and Edina from Ab Fab!!!!!
about 1 year ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Ahahahahaha! Love love love!
about 1 year ago astackofdishes
Huh-Larious!!!
about 1 year ago Anitalectric
Anita is a vegan pastry chef & founder of Electric Blue Baking Co. in Brooklyn.
Ha! I know that basement. Looks like the house-sitter is running with those bad girls again.
about 1 year ago BoulderGalinTokyo
I'm busting a gut laughing here...
I forgot about April Fool's Day, none here. I was in the kitchen and the soundtrack started when my husband booted up the computer. I yelled at him, "So the playlist is Disco for tonight?"
"No, no, it's your food52!"
"What?????"
You guys really captured an era.
about 1 year ago BoulderGalinTokyo
And the Activity feed on the side is a real blast! LOL
about 1 year ago Cookie16
Silly girls :)
about 1 year ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Wow, this is such a helpful video! And I had no idea that you could actually buy gravy in a jar. I must not be shopping in the right places. This is exactly the kind of dish I love to serve to company, whether or not we're nursing hangovers, so I'm really excited about putting all these great tips to work, soon! ;o)
about 1 year ago garlic&lemon
Ladies! The make-up alone had me laughing so hard I could hardly hear the audio. I am off to look for those glitter eyelashes. My life is not complete until I find them. You hit ALL the right notes - except one: you forgot the green chile on the disco fries! Or at least some bottled salsa, since you guys do not get green chile in the freezer section of your local supermarket. Nothing cures hangovers like some good chile.
about 1 year ago bella s.f.
Just love this. So you finally let your hair down! Is that the real you and you just aching to be free? Haven't stopped smiling. It is bookmarked, and will revisit when the need arises. What I would like to see... of the out-takes. How many times did you have to reshoot this? You surely couldn't keep a straight face right out of the box, could you?
about 1 year ago marynn
"Absolutely Fabulous" redux--right down to the champagne as a food group.
about 1 year ago FoodD
...the Wonderbread pillow is beyond brilliant. Thanks for the April Fools joy. FoodD
about 1 year ago dean and leslie
We were very concerned last week when you showed up at the house coverd in glitter. Now it all makes sense. Hysterical!
about 1 year ago LazyVeggie
"Two dexadrine and a screwdriver"! Your whole page is wonderful. Thanks so much for the laughs :) Happy April Fools' Day!
about 1 year ago mboerner
Fabulous April Fool site. Many, many congrats!
about 1 year ago Karenmwaters
Just one of the many reasons I love Food52!!!!! Laughter truly is the best medicine....
about 1 year ago Karenmwaters
Just one of the many reasons I love Food52!!!!! Laughter truly is the best medicine....
about 1 year ago paseo
I hope you two had as much fun making this as I did watching. Wonderful entertainment for a dreary Sunday afternoon. Happy April Fool's Day.
about 1 year ago Randi
Thank you. So funny. And the straight faces. . . Love it.
about 1 year ago gluttonforlife
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
about 1 year ago ValerieB
"Like the ridges for holding the gravy" OMG . . . I was so confused until I realized that this has to be an April Fool's trick. That didn't stop my 18 yr old son from commenting that he would definitely eat the disco fries.
about 1 year ago Ghost House Kitchen
Ah! April fool's !! fooled me for a minute or two!
about 1 year ago Pegeen
The Wonder Bread pillow was too funny. And the earrings and eyelashes! Love the room you filmed the dancing in. Groove on, ladies.
about 1 year ago LLStone
Bravo! The video is hilarious!
about 1 year ago Panfusine
I would post some crazy party stuff, but from today onwards I decided to stick to tested familiar recipes that everyone has heard of, no more novel, 'nobody's heard of it' Panfusine stuff :-(
about 1 year ago calendargirl
Hilarious! It's disco fries for our dinner tonight.
about 1 year ago Judith Hesser
Could today possibly be April 1st? I love your outfits and makeup and your dance moves were terrific. Great earrings, Amanda. Glad you girls are having fun. Can't wait to try those "disco fries" as they looked really outrageous. You girls should definitely stick with your new hair colors as they are so becoming. I am still laughing.
about 1 year ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Do you remember those earrings? They're from Frances Burrows!
about 1 year ago Rhonda35
I was just going to comment on the earrings - I totally remember them and I have a similar pair from Frances Burrows that I wore all the time in the late '80s "dress like Madonna" era!
This video is the funniest thing ever! You gals are giving the Justin-Timberlake-on-SNL videos a run for their money. The music is the best - will you be releasing the soundtrack?
I'd write more but, as your self-appointed PR agent, I've got to blast Food54 all over the social media world. xo
about 1 year ago babsandbijoux
There was a very in restaurant in NYC in the 80s called One University Place where the big hit was the Fried Zucchini--zucchini cut into long strips, soaked in milk then fried in light flour dusting, covered in parmesan, topped with lemon. THAT was DISCO.
about 1 year ago ihaventpoisonedyouyet
Since my liver is on a sabbatical I didn't tie one last night. Therefore I was going to go with a boring scrambled egg for breakfast, but I'm convinced now that fries + gravy + cheese whiz = nirvana. Thanks ladies. Oh yes, that's a good look for you.
about 1 year ago Monica Bennett
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I love it. It is all that I can say -- I LOVE IT :) !!
about 1 year ago SKK
Outstanding video! Hair and make-up receives extra applause!
about 1 year ago lorigoldsby
You guys rock! ( and roll!). Thanks for the morning giggle!
about 1 year ago mcs3000
Hi-larious. New look is totally bitchin' - keep on grooving, A&M.
about 1 year ago teamom
Oh Oh Oh! where can I get a pair of those fish shoes?!
I lived in NYC in the 70s, the Golden Age of Disco. There was a great shoe store in the Village around the corner from Electric Ladyland recording studio. And yes, there in the window were a pair of gold platform boots, with clear plastic platforms, and there were goldfish swimming in them. Truly, no joke. I was fascinated.
about 1 year ago shayma
Amanda- that blonde look suits you so much! Love your fake eyelashes, Merrill. x shayma
about 1 year ago Kathy Cooks
OMG!!! I wanted to laugh but looking at that Cheez Whiz and awful fries was making my stomach wonky! Too, Too funny! Thanks so much...:)
about 1 year ago Kathy Cooks
OMG!!! I wanted to laugh but looking at that Cheez Whiz and awful fries was making my stomach wonky! Too, Too funny! Thanks so much...:)
about 1 year ago Kathi D
Wow, you're rilly takin' this in a rockin' new direction, dudes! Far out!
about 1 year ago Ruhht
Such a good video ladies!! Whoever picked the disco soundtrack rocks! I'd recommend Eggs Benedict - heavy on the Hollandaise, a Kentucky Bloody Mary, with a side fries & good friends to boot as the perfect hangover cure.
about 1 year ago Louisa
Ab fab!
about 1 year ago BavarianCook
That was too funny! Made me wake up with a smile! The red phone and the Wonder Bread pillow were great, too. You guys are amazingly creative!
about 1 year ago sarapois
This is terrific! Best April Fools I've seen so far...
about 1 year ago Ms. T
You guys are hilarious! It took me a minute to remember what day it is. So funny. My favorite part is M licking the cheese off her bracelet :) keep it comin!
about 1 year ago twistybiscuits
This is so great! You two are hilarious and the whole homepage is amazing. My mama always did say that the best hangover cure was "Vitamin G" (G = grease) so I think your Night Fever aftermath will be cured in no time with those amazing fries!
about 1 year ago the musician, who cooks
Very funny! Even better, the cheese whiz doesn't melt-a definite bonus for keeping things looking fresh, edible considerations aside ;-)
about 1 year ago CarolinaEpicurean
You two are the Dancin' Queens!!! Brilliant! Love the multi-purposing of Wonder Bread!
about 1 year ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
You guys make Eddie and Patsy proud! AbFab video - and what better place for a nap than on the stove? Hangover food = ice cold watermelon and a dunk in the pool. Works like a charm. In the summer.
about 1 year ago sasha_luka
Love it!
about 1 year ago Vivilicious
LMAO! Thanks for brightening my day... now I better go check MY microwave to see what I've lost in there... ;-)
about 1 year ago cambridgecook
Bitchin! Love the red phone. I think I'm having a flashback. Better put my sunglasses back on.
about 1 year ago davidpdx
Great breakfast idea! Turning on the stereo and heading for the kitchen right now. Love it!
about 1 year ago arielleclementine
bahaha! you guys are the coolest. also- am i the only one who thinks that ambrosia shot is totally beautiful? you guys can make any food look good.
about 1 year ago manykittiesmama
Thanks for my first good laugh of the day!! :-D
about 1 year ago Kate Gridley
Go Baby!! Thanks for the laughs this morning! Kate and John
about 1 year ago J.B.
Great wake-up call! Absolutely love Merrill's fake eyelash drooping down. Happy April Fool's Day!
about 1 year ago JORJ
Happy April Fools! Love it!
about 1 year ago JKF in NYC
Absolutely fabulous! Thanks, Eddie and Patsy!
about 1 year ago AEC
Brilliant home page! Thanks for kicking off my morning with such good humor.
about 1 year ago creamtea
Hilarious! You two know how to party. The whole Homepage is hysterical.
Off to check my microwave-I always seem to be missing a flip-flop.
about 1 year ago Refrigerator Magnet
Like, you've like never like looked better! But like what brand of gravy do you like recommend? And like, should it be, like beef, or like chicken or like turkey? If you don't like have any fries, my tip is like you can just like mainline the cheese. And it like fits in your purse. So you can sneak it into clubs.
about 1 year ago inpatskitchen
So glad I have a White castle around the corner.....now, if I could only find some of that cheese whizzy stuff! Great video! Keep em coming more often!
about 1 year ago 1tsplove
hoooooooooooly smokes, this is amazing.
about 1 year ago Shalini
p.s. This is my favourite Food52 Video EVER!!!!!!
about 1 year ago maryvelasquez
That's hilarious. You two really pull off the wasted look. Funny, this is the second time this week that Easy Cheese has come to my attention. Hmm.
about 1 year ago edgarg
post like this, makes food52 the best food blog ever!!!
about 1 year ago Panfusine
OOOH.. GROOOVY BABY!!
about 1 year ago Shalini
Hahaha this totally is making our morning great! Thank you! Happy Food 54 and April Fools!
about 1 year ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Party animals!
about 1 year ago daisybrain
How you didn't puke making those I'll nevere know.
about 1 year ago daisybrain
In fact your whole homepage was amazingly hysterical. What fun.
about 1 year ago Bevi
Party on !
about 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Great video, needed a good laugh this morning, Merrill love the wonky false eyelash, another great recipe. You outdid yourselves this time!
about 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
OMG, this is hilarious, love the new site. It's a stone cold groove! Better watch the microwave with all that processed cheese food and gloppy gravy you wouldn't want to have a "disco inferno" and you'll be screaming "burn baby burn" but when all is said and done "I will survive".
about 1 year ago GiGi26
So cute.....April Fool's! Thanks for the chuckle.
about 1 year ago healthierkitchen
Right! April Fool's! Almost forgot. What fun!
about 1 year ago healthierkitchen
Right! April Fool's! Almost forgot. What fun!
about 1 year ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Y'all are so funny! And great moves! If this food52 thing doesn't work out, you both have futures as disco dancers! happy April Fools Day!
about 1 year ago jenniebgood
THAT - was awesome! So funny! I bet you guys had a blast making that video : )
about 1 year ago thehappycook
Hilarious!
about 1 year ago Gmarkb
I didn't pay my $47 subscription fee for this nonsense! I have guests coming over. Where am I supposed to go to find that broccoli cheese whiz recipe everyone is raving about? Grow up!!!!
about 1 year ago gingerroot
So. Fabulous. LOVE! I have no other words. (Okay, I do - fries ARE the best hangover cure. Next time I'll have to try them all disco-ed up).
about 1 year ago lapadia
Bitchn’!! Ohhh, I love parties, get down with the music; and hey, love your Wonder Bread pillow!! Happy April 1st ;)