My last post was about a lovely little novel. Today it is about a twisted little film. 🙂
Welcome to this month’s Food ‘n Flix post.
It was a dark and stormy night (and we have unfortunately had a lot of those recently).
The cat was freaking out from the thunder (as she is apt to do).
The Hubs was working extremely late.
Since most of the Food ‘n Flix picks are not his cup o’ tea, I decided to watch Delicatessen on my iPad (on Amazon) in his absence.
I decided to watch the film’s trailer first.
Hmmm…maybe I should wait for him to get home.
From the trailer, I surmised that this film was somewhere in between Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Sweeney Todd. 
Now, the trailer I watched was at Amazon and it was scary.
It wasn’t this cutesy one:
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But, I finally powered through my fear and watched this thoroughly delightful movie. (Granted, Delicatessen is not everyone’s cup o’ tea, but I thought it was hilarious and even uplifting. I am kind of weird that way.)
I loved the vintage “continentalness” of the opening credits.
I adored the apartments of Julie, Louison, Mademoiselle Plusse, and even the Tapiocas. Even in this post-apocalyptic apartment house, they seemed so light and airy. In fact, most scenes (except for the few subterranean ones) were filled with light.
I was not expecting that.
I was expecting this…
and this…
I ended up watching it in its entirety by myself and I loved this quirky little gem. The characters are classic and the music is wonderful. I was not scared in the least. For a cannibalistic little comedy, I must say I enjoyed it immensely.
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So, I made it through the viewing. Now, what to make?
I could have easily smoked a “shoulder” but I was not going there. Nor was I doing a leg of lamb or a ham.
It was the vegetarian Trogs who inspired me. I whipped up a bulgar wheat and carrot salad with some French overtones. (I simply had to add carrots to the mix. We are still finding ways to use them up. )
Carrot and Cracked Wheat Salad
This recipe inspired by French Carrot Salad1 c. bulgar cracked wheat
1 c. grated carrots
1 (2.5 oz) can sliced ripe olives
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
1 c. light olive oil
1 T. Dijon mustard
1/2 t. fine sea salt
1/4 t. fresh ground pepper
1/2 to 1 T. fresh chopped tarragon (depending on your taste)Place bulgar in a mesh strainer or sieve and rinse well. Let drain.
Place bulgar, carrots, and olives in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, Dijon, salt, pepper and tarragon.
Stir into bulgar/carrot mixture. Refrigerate for three hours before serving.
This salad is pretty tangy so if you don’t like a tart dish, adjust lemon juice as necessary.
Again—loved this film. 
It was just sweet. (I am weird that way.)
Thank you to Elizabeth at The Law Student’s Cookbook for recommending this film and for hosting this month. Elizabeth, you truly went out on a limb with this one—kudos!!!!!!! (For more info about the film, click here.)
Please join the fun.
Plan on participating next month by watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi. (Culinary Adventures with Camilla is hosting.) Maybe I can watch this one by myself without any trepidation. I don’t think I am scared of sushi.
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I add cracked wheat in my spinach pie and all pies in general to absorb the liquids. You gave me a perfect idea on a new usage of it. Must have been sweet and tangy at the same time!
And, it was better with age! Keep me updated on the idea you have.
The salad looks delicious and filling.
Just had some for lunch—yes and yes!
The salad looks very good, I want to try it soon. Your movie review was awesome, I am strange like that too 😉
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I’m scared and hungry reading this all at the same time.
hehe!
I don’t think I’ve ever had cracked wheat in anything but you sure make it look good!
I’m sure you’ve had toubouli?
Hmmmmmm……….yes, I’ve had toubouli. Not a favorite, it’s a texture thing I guess. Since I had it at Furr’s maybe it was the preparation? Oh yes, and my age: 14.
I’ve got a bag of bulgar, and haven’t done a thing with it. Thanks for this great idea for a meal. It’s right up my alley ! Not sure about the movie though LOL.
It is a Monty Python-esque flick, definitely a unique genre. Glad I inspired you and your bag of bulgar.
Hah–great post! I love your carrot-bulgar salad–so fresh and colorful! It would have probably been worth quite a pretty penny in the movie with the grain in it. We were aligned this round–I went veggie too for the Trogs! 😉 So glad Elizabeth picked this one–I enjoyed it and might not have seen it on my own.
I don’t even remember it from ’91. Elizabeth did good!
Cracked wheat sounds better than bulgar 🙂 Looks like an excellent salad!
Cracked wheat for a cracked movie. 🙂 that was the intent.
This salad is loaded with good stuff!
I loved the tanginess.
I’ve heard of that movie but totally forgot about it! Never saw it – sounds like one I might like. I certainly like this salad! Tons of flavor, and easy to put together. What could be better? Good stuff – thanks.
You definitely have to have that certain quirky weird sense of humor. 🙂
Interesting how you went from a smoked shoulder to a vegetarian grain salad. 🙂 The pictures would never have had me thinking “salad”. Hum! I’m not much of a horror movie film, but your description seems to take it away from horror to almost a spoof. Might just have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation! And the salad looks perfect as a warm weather salad. Love the tablespoon of tarragon!
Do you like Monty Phython?
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I really loved the opening credits too lol. Glad you liked it and I am a fan of bulgur so this is a great salad.
Thanks, Evelyne. Your duck prosciutto was truly inspired.