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Food'N'Flix Invitation: The Lunchbox

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Food‘nFlixYou're invited! It's my turn to host Food'N'Flix where we watch movies and head into the kitchen and cook or bake or make something based on a recipe they actually make in it or just something we were driven to make after watching it.

This month, I've selected The Lunchbox*. Truth be told: I haven't actually seen it yet, but I've read about it. And I've wanted to watch it since it appeared on my foodie-flick radar. I am always a sucker for anything Indian. So, I hope you'll join me, watch the movie, and be inspired to whip up something fabulous.

 The film, set in Mumbai, revolves around a Dabbawala (lunchbox delivery service) snafu that results in a relationship between Saajan, a lonely widower, and Ila, an unsatisfied housewife when they begin exchanging notes through the daily lunchbox exchange.

Here's the official movie trailer to whet your appetite. 

 

I hope you'll join the fun. Watch the movie, then post about it on your blog with a link back to this post and to Food'N'Flix. Use of the logo is optional. Your post must be current (during month of film). And of course we don't mind if your post is linked to other events...the more the merrier. Have fun with it!

Email your entries to me at: constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com and include...

  • Your name
  • Your blog's name and URL
  • The name of your dish and the permalink to the specific post you're submitting
  • Attach a photo of any size (or just give me permission to "pull" one from your post)
  • Indicate "Food 'n Flix Submission" in the subject line

Deadline for submission is: February 28th (noon, Pacific Time). 
I will have the round-up posted before the end of the following day.

*This blog currently has a partnership with Amazon.com in their affiliate program, which gives me a small percentage of sales if you buy a product through a link on my blog. It doesn't cost you anything more. If you are uncomfortable with this, feel free to go directly to Amazon.com and search for the item of your choice.

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  1. Heather S-GFebruary 1, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    This is a great movie, so full of inspiration. Thanks for being our hostess this month.

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  2. Debra EliotseatsFebruary 15, 2016 at 11:49 AM

    I just watched The Lunchbox this past weekend. Loved it!

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  3. Evelyne CulturEatzFebruary 23, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    Awesome movie, posted and info sent!

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  4. Deb in HawaiiFebruary 26, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    Such a great pick--I really enjoyed watching it again. Sent you my info just now. Thanks for hosting! ;-)

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  5. VickiFebruary 28, 2016 at 2:24 PM

    I loved this movie so much and wanted to make a recipe from the mentioned food, but life got in the way and I ran out of time. Lesson learned though, from now on watch the movie earlier in the month. Can't wait to see what everyone made.

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