Elf-The Roundup #Movies&Munchies

I asked the other Movies & Munchies group members to join me this month to watch the Christmas Classic, Elf.  I love this movie and we watch it each year.  This year, I was excited to attend Elf, The Musical at the gorgeous Fox Theatre in Detroit

 

Elf starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and the late, great Bob Newhart premiered in 2003 and quickly became a Holiday favorite.  If you have never enjoyed this fun film, do yourself a favor and order it up on tv or head to one of the movie theaters which are offering it as one of their classic films this year.

My friend, Camilla of Culinary Cam, jumped into action immediately posting her review and recipe, Holiday Hijinx Ramen on the first day of the month. 

"The bowl of soup that Jovie (played by Zooey Deschanel) is eating when she sees Buddy (Will Ferrell) on the news in Central Park, with the news banner 'Holiday Hijinx', inspired this dish..."

I was next to join in the fun.  This was the first time I had watched the film with my foodie glasses on and I was surprised that there is quite a bit from which to choose.

I decided to make Maple Marinara Sauce for our dinner one evening, inspired by the scene where Buddy has his first meal with his human family and drowns the Spaghetti in Maple Syrup.  

Debra of Eliot's Eats joined in next with a wonderful "Buddy Salad" inspired by a menu at a favorite restaurant from 2016.

"I know it’s a weird combo with the Asian flavors, the pickled peppers, and the gorgonzola. But, is it really any weirder than Buddy’s spaghetti concoction with marshmallows, sprinkles, M&Ms, Pop Tarts, and Hershey’s syrup? If you still think so, leave out the cheese."

Leave out the blue cheese?  Not a chance....

Terri of Our Good Life came in the day after Thanksgiving to offer us a recipe for this scrumptious-looking Peanut Butter Fudge that takes only two ingredients!!

"As we celebrate the magic of "Elf," let us carry its spirit into our lives, spreading cheer and kindness just like Buddy. With every morsel of fudge, we can relish in the joy of the season and the beauty of believing in the extraordinary."

I agree with Terri that this recipe is so easy you could let the grandkids make it.  I know what we're doing the next time the Angel Face and Little Miss M visit.

Amy of Amy's Cooking Adventures joined us and shared this wonderful idea for making Snow Globe Glasses.  I 

"The obvious food inspirations are candy, syrup, and spaghetti, but I was inspired by the snow globe scene instead when Buddy learned about New York City."

I can't wait to serve up some Christmas Cheer in these gorgeous glasses.  My friends will be so impressed!!  Thank you, Amy. 

I hope you all had a great start to your holiday season.  In December we have viewer's choice.  We watch any Christmas movie we would like and share a recipe that it inspires.  Hope to see you there.