Every Single Thing Kevin McAllister Ate in Home Alone
If you know me, even a little, you know there’s almost nothing I love more than Home Alone. But even more than that, I have an unlimited amount of respect for Kevin McAllister. The kid was abandoned TWICE and somehow still remains soft enough to hug his mom when she finally shows up at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. And I know I’m not alone in my obsession—in the '90s, there was only one person every child wanted to be, and it was Kevin McAllister. He’s tough, brave, witty, efficient, handier than a TaskRabbit, has a great sense of humor, a philanthropist, wildly patient with his annoying older brother Buzz and has REALLY good taste in food. It’s hard not to be totally enamoured with Kevin’s food experiences, which critics have rightfully deemed "the height of luxury".
So, my fiancé and I decided to really step things up this holiday season and source every single thing Kevin McAllister ate in Home Alone 1 AND 2, with Alexa’s help (obvi). It wouldn’t make sense to do this without having a Home Alone double feature movie night, which was conveniently made possible with our Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Alexa also came in clutch during the research phase, we were able to ask Alexa questions on our Amazon Echo Show 5, order items from Amazon Fresh and even look up recipes for some of Kevin’s favorite dishes (Okay, Kevin had microwaveable Macaroni and Cheese, but we did a homemade version that we’re sure he’d love even more).
So, without further ado…I present to you every single thing Kevin McAllister ate in Home Alone 1 and 2:
A "lovely cheese pizza just for me"
Is there anything more comforting than the satisfaction of devouring an entire pizza by yourself?! Especially when you've spent your childhood fighting with Fuller, Buzz and Uncle Frank for just one slice. While I would definitely have ordered pepperoni, a cheese pizza is what an 8 year old’s dreams are made of.
Homemade Ice Cream Sundae
In his first flush of freedom, Kevin composes an ice cream sundae that delighted children and horrified dentists in equal measure. That thing was repping at least a dozen scoops -- in all different flavors, 'cause the kid's a renegade—topped with a kilo of chocolate syrup and cherries on cherries. Naturally, he paired his gooey mountain with a bag of Crunch Tators and a can of Pepsi. We assume his eventual sugar-crash nap was just as glorious as the feast.
Microwaved Mac 'n Cheese
We have seen a nuked Kraft family dinner in the flesh, and never once has it looked as beautiful as the stuff Kevin plates right before his maiden battle with Marv and Harry. Technically, Kevin runs off before he can dig in, but we have to believe he returned to that otherworldly mac (and milk goblet) the second Old Man Marley knocked the Wet Bandits out.
Limo pizza
Eating pizza in a stretch limo with a flute of Coke while the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas plays on TV was and remains the ultimate childhood fantasy. There's just no question here.
The Plaza Ice Cream Sundae
The first effort was admirable, but there's no beating the Plaza professionals at the sundae game. This dessert buffet was everything our elementary school ice cream socials were not, and, to make things sweeter, it came with a clip of the most important fake sequel of our time, Angels with Even Filthier Souls.
Hotel Minibar Snacks
Has any child not wanted to raid a minibar? Heck, I’m an adult and this still screams luxury to me. Kevin indulged in jelly beans, licorice and everything else he could grab.
