Eliot's Eats

A life well read and well fed

Category: Movies

  • Furious Five-Spice Noodle Soup

    Furious Five-Spice Noodle Soup

    For this month’s film for Food ‘n Flix, Heather (from girlichef) chose a couple of animated comedies: Kung Fu Panda and Kung Fu Panda 2. Here is my inspired dish.

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  • Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

    Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

    For the Food ‘n Flix film this month, we all watched “Stranger Than Fiction.” I was inspired by Ana’s sultry description of baked goods to make these Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges.

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  • Dessert for a Feast (for Food ‘n Flix)

    Dessert for a Feast (for Food ‘n Flix)

    The Food ‘n Flix pick this month was Babette’s Feast. This wonderful movie inspired me to make Kugelhopf. Keep reading for the film synopsis, Babette’s menu and my meager attempt at dessert.

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  • Food ‘n Flix Round-Up:  The Breakfast Club

    Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: The Breakfast Club

    Yes, I know that The Breakfast Club wasn’t chock full of foodie references. Yes, I know that besides the title itself and the lunch scene, there is not a whole lot of food in this film. But, dontcha know I think it was a worthy film for Food ‘n Flix this month.  (It is a classic and…

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  • “Waffled” Breakfast Club Sandwich

    “Waffled” Breakfast Club Sandwich

    I came of age in the 80s.   I wore leg warmers, neon colors, Flashdance-influenced sweatshirts, and designer jeans.   My hair has been pink, asymmetric, and teased up high (just not all at once).     I have been a punk, a prep, and a rocker.    I feel old. No really— I feel…

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  • Food ‘n Flix Announcement!!!!!!

    Food ‘n Flix Announcement!!!!!!

    Join me for my first hosting gig as I draw us all back into the 80s.

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  • Dulce de Leche White Chocolate Cookies

    Dulce de Leche White Chocolate Cookies

    These are delicious cookies to leave out for Santa tonight. I hope Buddy likes them too because this is my Food ‘n Flix post this month for “Elf.”

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  • Our Family Wassail

    Our Family Wassail

    We make this hot beverage from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It is a true family favorite.

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  • Pressed Chicken with Squash and Tomatoes

    Pressed Chicken with Squash and Tomatoes

    I am taking a time-out from my Christmas gift posts for this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature: “Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?” I was inspired by Moulineau, the French chef, and his pressed duck. Not having a duck press (what a contraption that was) or a duck for that matter, I ended…

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  • Herbed Olives and “A Good Year”

    Herbed Olives and “A Good Year”

    This month’s Food ‘n Flix feature is “A Good Year.” Please check out this recipe to make your own marinated olives.

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