A feast for your eyes awaits with the I Am Love Roundup for Food ‘n Flix. See what everyone prepared after watching this food film.
At the beginning of this month, I announced that I would be hosting Food ‘n Flix with the movie I Am Love. This is such a fun and interractive group. A side of it I really like is seeing the differences of opinion after we all watch a movie. Opinions are never unanimous and some movies push our limits of what we would normally watch. I was not planning on this scenario since I only saw the movie after picking it, but this was one of those challenging movies. Thankfully the I Am Love Roundup will be enjoyed by all.
I Am Love is about a simple story when you really look at it. It is about not fitting in with family, the obligations family brings on, missing your home land, feeling transplanted, the possible roads that can lead to betrayal, and the eventual consequences. It is a very slow movie. The richness of this movie lies in meticulous details with the food, the art, the clothes, the settings and the atmosphere. All the elements contribute to the mood and the flow. The characters are very subtle in the messages they deliver. The film is in Italian and is filmed in the classic 70s Italian cinematography styles.
As you can see, it is not a film for everyone. I am so happy at least a small number did like it. There was a moment I thought I would be alone. But that is OK because I like to see the various reactions and create a discussion. We grown and learn as humans by stepping outside of your comfort zone. If you are a fan of European cinema than I do highly recomend it.
Thankfully no one was disappointed when it came to food. Some dishes are practically characters in this movie. Everyone was inspired to create wonderful recipes. I hope you enjoy every single tempting dish from the I Am Love Roundup, no duplicate recipes this month.
Deb from Kahakai Kitchen created this gorgeous Grilled Eggplant and Ratatouille with Sun-Dried Tomato & Elderflower Cashew Creme
Amy from Amy’s Cooking Adventures was quite inspired and prepared 2 recipe posts: the first with a hearty Tortellini Antipasto Salad
and the second with a lovely Squash Blossom Quesadillas
Heather from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen was beautifully inspired by the Spelt and Vegetable Soup
Elizabeth from The Lawyer’s Cookbook created a fabulous Chinotto
Wendy from A Day in the Life on the Farm made the delicious and much talked about Ukha (Russian Fish Soup) in the movie
Camilla from Culinary Adventures with Camilla prepared a luscious Torta di Prugne
Debra from Eliot’s Eats made a drool worthy Insalata Russa
Terri from Our Good Life prepared Pan Roasted Shrimp, inspired by the the lustful dish of the movie.
And my recent trip led me to an ingredient mentioned in the film so I could make this very unusual Pesto Bianco with Elderflower
Thanks to all who participated! Please take the time to visit the blogs to get the recipes.
Want to have fun with us by watching a film and cooking? Join us next month at Food ‘n Flix with our host Elizabeth from The Lawyer’s Cookbook with the fun movie Popeye.
A very nice roundup, I want all of that on my dining table tonight 🙂
So Yum!!!!
I know so do I 😀
OMG I LOVE THIS CLUB! How fun and it would totally get me out of my COMFORT ZONE when it comes to movies! I tend to re-watch my favorites ALL THE TIME. HA! Ridic….. Like right now – I am wearing Devil Wears Prada for the 239243294832th time! Uhhhhh ya! LOL!
Any who – that EGGPLANT DISH UP THERE = YUMMMMMM!
Love Devil Wears Prada lol. Join the group, next month is Popeye…I see spinach in your future!
What a gorgeous round up! So many delicious and perfectly made dishes!
Thank you Katerina 🙂
Okay Evelyne, I know you didn’t mean to do this, but you definitely made me hungry just reading this post. Do you know how long I’ve been on this page trying to finish reading it because I was wrapped up with the food photos lol. I’m such a foodie and this is such a great post.
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My purpose is NEVER to make anyone hungry Kia lol. The selection of dishes here is outstanding for sure.
Wow! What a lot of delicious cooking! The whole idea behind the Food n Flix is amazing and it is evident how popular and interesting it is!
Well I hope it may inspire you to join us next time! Popeye, so a spinach cake 🙂 ?
After looking at all of this goodness, I definitely need to watch this movie. But I guess I have a meal to make first. 🙂
Ha ha get the movie and prepare the meal while watching. Wait that won’t work it’s subtitled lol.
Your film group is SO much fun! I visit some of the bloggers on a regular basis, but I’m glad you did this roundup so I can visit all of them. Fun post — thanks.
You should particiapte John, next month is Popeye, I dare yuo to make a spinach cocktail!
It is amazing how many different dishes were made 🙂
I know I am surprised by the variety!
Very cool, Evelyne, and it sounds like a movie I’d probably like. And wow, thanks for presenting this roundup! Deb’s eggplant dish looks delicious. Inspiring indeed 🙂
I think to you would like the film Viviane. It does look good her eggplant 🙂
Whether or not the movie was well loved, it sure inspired a lot of marvelous dishes!!
I know I am surprised by the variety 🙂
These are some great dishes! I have made a note about the movie. I might just have to check it out.
There is another great and interesting food movie called the Lunchbox. I f you get a chance check it out.
Velva
Thanks Velva. And yes I saw The Lunchbox twice (we did it with this food film group too) and it is wonderful. Keep any food suggestions coming, we are always looking for news ones 🙂
I love slow movies whereas my husband complains that they’re really boring. Conversely I can’t follow action movies. There’s too much going on in them. Perhaps I’d like this one! 😀
I did it again Lorraine lol, I added one more movie to the list right 🙂
What a great round-up! Lots of good food in here. And I do like the idea of how our opinions and views differ when it comes to movies 🙂
Thanks Nagi and yes this one caused carious opinions, fun to see and read.
I thought I left a comment on the roundup but don’t see it, so this may be a duplicate. 😉 Great job hosting and wonderful roundup Evelyne. I like the movies where we have some differences in our preferences too, I think it makes more more interesting discussion. I Am Love certainly provided some of our most inspired dishes to date–all so different and so good!
Yes I got both comments, and I am keeping both ha ha ha **grin**I am glad you liked the film and thank you, glad you found this movie so food inspiring, we all outdid ourselves.
I like it when we are divided on a movie too–it is always interesting to hear all of the different opinions. Definitely this has been one of the most deliciously-inspiring movies, with such diverse and amazing dishes. Thanks for hosting Evelyne!
I so agree it is nice to see we have different opinions, can share them, and still get along lol.
Thank for hosting this month! Great round up!
Thank you for participating Amy, twice 🙂
What a great roundup!! Thanks again Evelyne.
Thank you for participating Wendy
I love that there were no two dishes the same this month – that means so much inspiration! Even though this movie wasn’t one I liked, I still loved the challenge to get in there and understand it…and find inspiration in the scenes and food! Thanks so much for being our host.
Thank you for participating Heather and glad you like the round-up! Yes it was overflowing with inspiration this month, no matter what people thought of the movie. In the end it was 50-50 but polar opposites opinion lol.
Lots of good food to look at here, Evelyne! I like movies like the one you mentioned and will check it out. Take care
Thanks Pam and join the group, no obligation and lots of fun 🙂
Thanks again for hosting, Evelyne. Off to see all the members’ posts. These look like some very inspired and delicious dishes.
Thank you for participating Debra and glad you like the round-up!