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Food'N'Flix Invitation: Chef


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.
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For April's round, I selected Chef. I watched the movie when it was released last year, but I'm excited to see what inspires all of you. There is so much from which to choose. I won't tell you too much...just that the main character is a chef in a high end restaurant. He leaves that job and starts his own business - in a food truck.


Here's a trailer...


If you’ve never seen Chef, you must. Really. Just watching him plate pasta is gorgeous. But all the food looks incredible. Jon Favreau does his own slicing, dicing, and cooking in the movie. It's impressive and inspiring. Just be sure to eat ahead of watching...or have dinner reservations right after, because you will want to eat some incredible food when the movie is over.


I watched it again last week when the house was quiet and all my boys were asleep. I pulled out a notepad and scribbled down some recipe ideas. What should I attempt? I haven't quite decided yet.  But 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: April 28th.*

*watch for the roundup to be posted by April 30th!

Comments

  1. I recently watched this and was captivated by this charmer. I look forward to watching it again and contributing to Food n Flix. Great choice!

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  2. I love this movie. I am so glad you chose it.

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  3. Yay, I loved Chef and I can't wait to watch it again w/ F 'n F inspiration in mind. Thanks for hosting this month, Camilla! :)

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  4. Can't wait. Looking forward to this one.

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  5. I watched it a several months ago on a plane and I am looking forward to watching it again. Great pick! ;-)

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  6. I'm just as excited as the rest of them! It will be my first time watching it tho.

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  7. Most excellent choice. Right up there with Big Night in my opinion. Just emailed you my post info! Thanks for hosting, Cam!

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  8. I have been slacking at my food blog for quite some time, but I am making Cuban Sandwiches tomorrow night for this. And I know I'm going to do it and not forget, because I currently am cooking the pork!

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  9. Thank you for hosting this great month's movie and look forward to seeing what everyone does do!
    Emailed my submission!

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