Well... more like a request I couldn't refuse because it was asked so sweetly. Baby Girl wanted to watch "The Godfather" with her father for the umpteenth time, but this go-round, while eating Italian.I couldn't really duplicate the ragu Clemenza makes in one of the movie's more satisfying scenes... where he mericilessly teases his future boss, showing him how to cook.
But I pulled together a decent impromtu dinner: bucatini with marinara topped with Trader Joe's eggplant parmesan, and some fresh oysters on the side, grilled on the stovetop in their shells until they start to sputer and sizzle. Then, I pryed them open and finished them in garlic butter, spiked with white wine and Worchestshire. Even Baby Girl liked 'em that way.
Anyway, dinner and a movie was a huge hit. Might even make it a regular thing. Maybe break out the wok and cue up "Eat Drink Man Woman" or do a Scandanavian spread for "Babette's Feast".
What's your favorite movie where food plays a part?
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"Miseria e nobilta'" , a 1954 movie with Toto' and Sophia Loren. This is an Italian masterpiece that - I am afraid - it was never translated into English. You can google for pictures and story...
-Nic
I saw a recipe for the spaghetti sauce from the movie somewhere. Here's one I found from a Seattle guy. Might be good!
"Babette's Feast" is a real homage to food and enjoying life.
You mean Clemenza, right?
By the way, thanks for the tip on the free coffee Nov. 4 at Starbucks outlets. Next time I'm in Seattle, I'll buy you a Corleone-style cappuccino
"Big Night" - a movie that inspired me to be in the kitchen more. Plus, hey, Isabella...
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