Without doubt this is one of my all time favourite feel good films. The food is captured and created in a beautiful way throughout. I still need to make the Chocolate Lava cake… (there’s a Netflix series where they show you how to make all the foods in the film!)
Favourite scene – Scarlett’s spaghetti (aglio e olio) This whole scene is like food porn. If a man cooks you food like that late at night… never leave him!
Julie and Julia (2009)
Based on the american cook Julia Childs. Julie cooks and blogs her way through Julia’s cookbook. Something I’ve been meaning to do but never had the time… maybe now is the moment to start but I need to select an appropriate cookbook (with minimal ingredients that are actually attainable right now!)
Favourite scene – Julia becoming an onion chopping MASTER!
The Hundred Foot Journey (2014)
Wonderful story based on a book. Focuses on the elements of both Indian family cooking and traditional French cuisine. Inspiring scenes on mastering the five french mother sauces (Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Tomato)
Favourite scene – Hassan being to taught to make the perfect french omelette.
Chocolat (2000)
I mean come on. Johnny Depp AND chocolate….enough said.
Favourite scene – errr ANY scene that involves JD eating chocolate…!
Ratatouille (2007)
Ok so I realise this is an animation but how Disney Pixar manages to capture passion for food and cooking is magical (even if there is a rat in the kitchen…what am i gonna do?)
Favourite scene – ALL the rats in the kitchen (surprising I know!)
Honey & Co: The Food Talks Food Matters Live: Table Talk – a bit more detailed for the hardcore foodies!!