I love Food ‘n Flix (almost as much as I love Cook the Books Club.) I love watching a film (or reading a novel) and getting inspired to make something fabulous in the kitchen.
Food ‘n Flix introduced me to my all time favorite (currently) movie—Big Night and reintroduced me to some old favorites like Sideways. (For all my Food ‘n Flix posts, click here.)
I hate to say it, but the current film, Because I Said So, did not make my favorite list.
I hate to dis a film so let me focus on the good things:
- Mandy Moore is so cute.
- Gabriel Macht is a hotty!
- I covet Diane Keaton’s wardrobe.
That is about it.
It wasn’t so much the film itself. The film has a cute premise. It was just one character.
Poor Diane Keaton. Her character, Daphne Wilder, dresses to the nines and can make a mean cake but every time she opened her mouth, I wanted to turn the film off. Daphne was so annoying. The best part of the film was when she got laryngitis. (I have to admit that perhaps I am a little biased toward that character. Daphne reminds me of a good friend’s mother who thinks her daughter is not complete and happy without a man!)
So enough on how I didn’t like Keaton’s character—on to the food portion of this film review.
Popsicles play a cute romantic part in this film and since I am still on Pepper-palooza I decided to do a sweet treat with peppers. Here is my attempt at a sweet and spicy frozen treat.
Watermelon-Pepper-Margarita Pops
based on Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops from My Recipes3 c. seedless watermelon, cubed
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1/4 c. white tequila
1 T. agave syrup
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped (I actually used two medium mild jalapeños and did not seed them. )
1 T. lime zest
1 smaller jalapeño, sliced, for garnishingCombine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, and process until pureed. Stir in zest.
Place a jalapeño slice in the bottom of each of your popsicle molds.
The pepper slice might float so use the popsicle stick to push it down so it will look suspended.
Pour into 8 (3-ounce) ice pop molds. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.
If you have any leftover, pour yourself a cocktail. 🙂
If you have a mother as annoying as Diane Keaton’s character in this film, put extra jalapenos in her portion! Or, better yet, make another batch of this for cocktails, add even more tequila, set your mother down, hand her a tall glass, and say, “I’m OK, You’re OK.”
How do you like this Sputnik-inspired, mid-century presentation? 🙂
Thanks to Heather from girlichef for hosting this month. (Heather also inspired me for this post as she posted fantastic looking Trio of Tropical Pops for last month’s film, Mistress of Spices. ) Please check out Food ‘n Flix and next month’s feature film, The Help. I can’t wait to rewatch it! Will someone make chocolate pie?
Postscript: Heather was kind enough to invite me to post this up for Summer of Popsicles.
Loved your review of the movie but loved your watermelon pops even more … happy Sunday 🙂
Thanks, C.J. Back at ya’!
I didn’t like this movie. 😉
But, I have a feeling that these pops would make even the worst movie feel better. 😀
Maybe with more tequila! 🙂 I’m kind of glad I wasn’t the only one that didn’t like this movie. 🙂 Enjoyed reading your interview.
Such a fun post! Daphne was pretty annoying…but I can’t help it – I adore this movie! And I really, REALLY adore your popsicles – they sound awesome! Drop by and share them with my Summer of the Popsicle when you get a chance (pretty please!). http://www.girlichef.com/2012/05/summer-of-popsicle-2012.html Thanks for your kind words, as well!!
Hey, Heather. I will do it! Again, thanks for hosting this round of FnF!
That movie was really adorable 😀
But your watermelon pops are amazing!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks, CCI. I know they would be just as good without the alcohol. 🙂
These watermelon pops are so fun!
A rather fair review on the movie.
Thanks, Angie. I really tried to be nice. 🙂
What a fun idea – Food & Flix! I have to agree with your assessment of this month’s film, but it looks like you did a great job accomplishing the purpose of the game.Your watermelon pops are perfect! Such an adult treat!
This is pretty darn good too just as a cocktail over crushed ice. Maybe like an adult snow cone. 🙂
I have a mother-in-law that I’d love to hand one of those that has a double dose of jalapeno’s in it to. I never thought I’d say that, but we had a bad, bad weekend together. 🙁
Maybe I need a few of those, or just the tequila this week. They look fantastic.
I am laughing out loud! (But I hope not at your expense.) 🙂 I have the most perfect mother-in-law but do have other extended family members that could cause me to drink! 🙂
How creative! I love the way you set this up. Looks good, especially for this heat wave. And, I am glad Daphne is not my mother-in-law – geesh!!!
such a creative popsicle! love it!
I didn’t get around to doing this month’s film, but am totally on board for next month. These look SO good–and you’re right, Gabriel Macht is a hottie. Whatever happened to him?
Isn’t he in a sci fi or super hero film this summer?
What a delightful combination of flavors. I love how even though you didn’t care for the movie, it still gave you the inspiration for a great recipe.
Really, it was just Daphne! 🙂 Thanks for commenting. Your milkshakes were truly inspired.
The movie was not my favorite either, but I enjoyed making a souffle!
That souffle is stellar!
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