It’s time for Food n Flix! This month is hosted by my friend Wendy from A Day in the Life on the Farm. She picked the movie Simply Irresistible.
Simply Irresistible is a quirky rom-com with a touch of magic. Parts were a bit reminiscent of It’s a Wonderful Life, with an angel-like character intervening occasionally.
I have to admit that I found much of the plot confusing, and was wishing there was more explanation, for instance, how did the magic work, exactly? Was it the earrings? The crab? The angel character?
After watching the movie, I looked to see if it was a book first - my hope was that if it was originally a book, I could read it and the book would likely fill in the plot gaps. But alas, it was not a book, just a poorly written screenplay. So I am left only with questions and no answers.
But let’s talk foodie inspiration! Since the movie centers around a chef, there is no shortage of inspiration. One of the most memorable dishes, however, are Caramel Eclairs, which cause those who smell or eat them to become very...ummmm...passionate.
I’d never made eclairs before, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to give these pastries a whirl, only I decided to make chocolate eclairs instead of caramel, because I love chocolate!