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Food'N'Flix: Jiro Dreams of Sushi {Invitation}




Food‘nFlix
We've come full-circle and 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 was my pick. And I selected Jiro Dreams of Sushi.

I watched this movie with some girlfriends last year; I remember it being a visual feast, seasoned with a quest for perfection. I'm looking forward to watching it again. 

If you're inclined to join the fun - and I really hope you are - watch the movie and get cooking.

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


Chirashi Sushi from Ocean Sushi Deli


Deadline for submission is: June 28th.*
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu.

*watch for the roundup to be posted shortly after this deadline!

Comments

  1. I am so excited that you picked this flick, Camilla! It is such an inspiring story...and it makes me crave excellent sushi with a passion!

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  2. I have had this DVD for months and I have yet to watch it (long story), so excited.

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  3. I was just telling The Hubs about this and that we needed to watch this one together. :) And, we have neither EVER tried sushi. (Hey, we live in the Midwest.)

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    1. You definitely get a pass on never having tried sushi if you live in the Midwest. I am always wary about eating seafood, in general, when I can't SEE the sea! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

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    2. Ummmm...I live in the Midwest. We actually have an awesome Sushi restaurant in town!

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    3. @Heather! I think it depends on where in the Midwest. I was in Oklahoma for a year and definitely felt like a fish out of water.

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  4. I just watched this the other day and while I'm not going to quite attempt sushi, I do have something in mind!

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    1. Can't wait. I was thinking of skipping the sushi-making, too. I've done it...but know that it won't be up to Jiro's standards.

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  5. I watched this movie a few months ago and I am looking forward to watching it again. I loves me some sushi--just not making it (I am lazy like that!) ;-) but I have several ideas already.

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