Food on Film

10 Favorite Food Films

Posted by Colleen on Apr 29, 2012 in All Posts, Food on Film, Story Corner | 2 comments

Some of my favorite movies are about food.  Other than being fun these movies inspire me to run right over to the stove and try out something new.  If you’re looking for a movie to motivate you to cook at home, here is a list of my favorite food-centered films (in no particular order).

Food On Film: Today’s Special

Posted by Colleen on Feb 12, 2012 in All Posts, Food on Film, Story Corner | 3 comments

Friday nights are my weekly cooking quizzes for myself where I test out a dinner party menu and see if I can successfully make at least three items from memory.  This is what I call the “dinner party drill”. I’ve found it much more relaxing to cook up a menu for guests after I’ve had a few opportunities to practice it.  However, at times it’s just Hubby as the only guest and I have a feeling he doesn’t mind a five course meal.

If it’s just Hubby for dinner, most of these practice runs are accompanied by a Friday night movie.  Hubby and I don’t own a television so we pick up DVDs from the library next door and watch