Episode 406 - Movies for Food Lovers : Julie & Julia (2009)

PASSION. AMBITION. BUTTER. Do you have what it takes?
Julie & Julia (2009)

What a Superb movie! I love the characters and the cast (Meryl Streep & Amy Adams)! Meryl Streep really played the character well, especially in mimic-ing Julia Child's voice! Two great true stories in one movie. One about a women who loves food, learnt how to cook French food and wrote a book of recipes out of her experience. The other, used Julia's recipe book, wrote a blog out of it and tried all her recipes in a year! Both with great passion for food and aimed to prove that they could do something by working really hard! Additionally, I found that they wouldn't have been so successful without support from their loved ones and friends! Such an inspiration for me! Love it! However, I thought that Julie would meet Julia in the end and that would just be a great happy ending but they didn't. But one true thing that I learnt from this movie is that you can be a great cook by learning to cook! So, guys and girls, put on your apron and start whipping up something!

FYI: It runs about 2 hours, 3 mins and it's rated PG-13 on Yahoo!

My Rate: 7.5 stars out of 10

The movie is available on DVD in a very clear version at stores near you!

Episode 405 - Pasta Salad with Tuna ,Apple & Raisins

Delicious Bow Ties in Creamy Mayo with Tuna Chunks & Apple cuts

This is another quick recipe without much mess in the kitchen. All you need to do is to cook some pasta as directed on the packet and mix the pasta with anything that you like! As for me, I'm mixing it with some freshly cut apples, carrots and drizzle it with raisins, adding some colour to it. This is a great side dish. I used the bow tie Pasta. I think I've mentioned before that it can be quite hard in the centre so add another few more minutes when you boil them.

Ingredients:
4 cups of Bow tie Pasta; boiled as directed on packet (add 2 minutes more)
1 1/2 cups of apple; cut in cubes
1 handful of raisins
1/2 cup of carrot; cut in small cubes
1 can of Tuna flakes; drained
4 tbspns of Mayonnaise

Method:
Just dump everything in a mixing bowl and mix well.

Serves: 4

*Tip*: If the pasta looks a little but too dry, you can save some of the tuna flakes oil and drizzle a tablespoon in or add some more mayo to the mix.