What better way to enjoy Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel than to make the Courtesan Au Chocolat!
How To Make Wes Anderson’s Courtesan Au Chocolat From The Grand Budapest Hotel by Sara Bonisteel
Food in Film – Miyazaki Recipe Pairings by S. Zainab Williams
Forget about setting the salt shaker on your TV tray. The big fat tears rolling down your cheeks will scratch out any need for table salt. I’ve been feeling like Tita in “Como agua para chocolate,” seasoning my food with my sorrows, ever since I first heard the news that legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is retiring from movie-making.
“Brave” New Food by Jeanne Fratello of The Jolly Tomato
Could a movie actually inspire a kid to try a new food? Well, sure. Isn’t that what happened to a generation of kids after Popeye first ate spinach? The Disney/Pixar movie Brave, which is set in the Scottish Highlands, introduces young moviegoers to a whole range of traditional Scottish foods.
Tortilla Soup recipe via Screen to Table!
In Tortilla Soup food plays several roles. First, as Robin Balthrope writes in Reel Food, food represents ethnicity and culture. The opening scenes show the father character, Martin, grilling cactus and peppers, creating a colorful feast for his family. The chef in the film is the protector of tradition.
The Age of Innocence: Movie-themed Dinner Party by Elena Parker
Set among the high society of late 19th century New York, the food in The Age of Innocence is more than mere set dressing. The plot, emotions of the characters and satirical voice of Wharton herself shine through the meals.
How to Make the Prison Feast from Goodfellas via Shortlist
While the chance of us actually being in a movie is diminishing by the day, it’s not going to stop us from trying to blur the line between us and them as much as Hollywood possible. Which is why we’re starting a new feature whereby we get an expert chef to recreate iconic movie meals and then tell you exactly how to do them at home.
Haute Cuisine: 7 Simple French Recipes From The Big Screen
Via French Flicks comes this list of lovely French recipes for classic dishes featured in a variety of excellent films — perfect for planning a movie dinner party.
5 Famous Recipes from Your Favorite ’90s Movies via Shine Food
The 1990s were the golden years. ‘Cinnamon Mini Buns’ cereal was still around. Everyone’s favorite kind of jam was Space Jam. And Bill Clinton was or was not having sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky.
Soul Food: Mac ’n’ Cheese
Meals help keep families together. That message is evident in the movie Soul Food, where Big Mama creates mountains of goodness that her entire family enjoys on Sunday evenings—dishes that even one of the greatest Southern cooks, Edna Lewis, would praise. Via Saveur
Movie Dinner Ideas from Delish
Ever drool during the food scenes while watching your favorite flick? Now you can taste what you see on screen! Just pick from our list of mouth-watering movies and follow the menu planner for a delicious night of dinner and a DVD. Via Delish