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Wonka and Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2024%

I was brought up on the original Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory–1971) with Gene Wilder. I could not tell you how many times I have seen that movie.

Amy’s Cooking Adventures is hosting Movies & Munchies for June and it’s the newest tale of Wonka, the prequel (2023).

I was eager . . . → Read More: Wonka and Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread

Rustic Spanish Bread for Parallel Mothers

By Eliot, on May 29th, 2024%

Camilla is hosting our Movies & Munchies crew this month with Parallel Mothers. I had not heard of this film but I do like Penolope Cruz and I did enjoy Volver when we watched that back in the Food ‘n Flix days. We were gone a bit in May and Memorial Day complicated things, too, . . . → Read More: Rustic Spanish Bread for Parallel Mothers

A Big Fat Greek Salad and three films for Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on April 24th, 2024%

Camilla, the Movies & Munchies host for April, gave us plenty of choices. We could choose any three of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding movies. I decided to re-watch the first one and dive into the other two which I had not seen.

Number 1 (2002):

I had seen the original one . . . → Read More: A Big Fat Greek Salad and three films for Movies & Munchies

Dark Chocolate, Merlot and Queen Bees

By Eliot, on March 29th, 2024%

The Movies & Munchies film for March is Queen Bees. Movies & Munchies is a virtual movie club with a culinary slant. Each month one of our members picks a film and we all watch it looking for some foodie inspiration. We then post up a review of the movie and an inspired-by recipe.

. . . → Read More: Dark Chocolate, Merlot and Queen Bees

Sunshine on a Plate for La La Land

By Eliot, on February 7th, 2024%

From the get-go, let me confess, I don’t usually seek out musicals. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate them. I’ve seen Cats at least four times (should I even admit to that?). Jesus Christ Superstar is a nostalgic favorite for me and my sister. I can sing along with most of Les Misérables.

But, . . . → Read More: Sunshine on a Plate for La La Land

Movies & Munchies New Year’s Eve Round Up

By Eliot, on February 1st, 2024%

We have a mocktail, a cocktail, and some chocolate to celebrate New Year’s Eve! . . . → Read More: Movies & Munchies New Year’s Eve Round Up

New Year’s Eve, the January Movies & Munchies feature film

By Eliot, on January 14th, 2024%

I’m hosting for January’s Movies & Munchies. Please consider joining us. Just head over to our Facebook page and ask for an invite to join. Then, post a recipe based on or inspired by the movie.

January always seems like a let-down month. I know it marks the beginning of the year with all . . . → Read More: New Year’s Eve, the January Movies & Munchies feature film

Madagascar for December’s Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on December 25th, 2023%

I’m pulling a recipe from the archives today and making treats for the Madagascar traveling animals. . . . → Read More: Madagascar for December’s Movies & Munchies

Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

By Eliot, on November 27th, 2023%

While I wasn’t that impressed with Mall Cop, I was totally impressed with this apple pie. The family loved this pie, too. and I think it will become a Thanksgiving tradition. . . . → Read More: Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

A Halloween-y Post for Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on October 29th, 2023%

I wasn’t sure what movie I wanted to watch for the October Movies & Munchies post but I knew what I wanted to make: Boursin Boo. . . . → Read More: A Halloween-y Post for Movies & Munchies

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