A book I read while travelling or rather this was my travel companion I turned to when conversations got boring and at other such instances. A book that I have been wanting to buy ofcourse after watching the movie was Julie & Julia by Julie Powell. This book being the choice of the book readers club was the best excuse to get a copy of my own.
I loved the syle of writing, something that matters a lot to me.But however the book was nothing like the movie. There's very little about cooking in the book unlike the movie. The author comes across as self absorbed and taunting other people's beliefs. Her attempt humour fails too.I expected her working through Julia Child's recipes but I was dissapointed.
Julia Child appealed to me as a person and still appeals but Julie Powell as an author does not!!!
Ever since I watched the movie, I have been making this bruschetta just like in the movie fried in olive oil topped with tomatoes. And bruschettas I have for you today.
This was a mid-morning snack today to get me going in the kitchen. What I did was fried the bread in olive oil until they turn brown on either side. Fry until you are sure it will be cruncy on the outsides. While the bread is frying, peel 1 garlic clove. Remove the fried slices and rub the clove on both sides of the fried bread. Deseed a firm tomato and chop into tiny chunks. Saute this in olive oil and if there's any remaining garlic, crush them and add them in too. Season with salt and basil. I used dried basil for not having fresh ones. Now you have the bruschetta
just like in the movie but not as good looking ones in the movie.
However it made the perfect mid-morning snack!
I make this every weekend on sunday for tea...and we all love it! Pic makes me wait for sunday again. I add some grated cheese though :)
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to take the dvd, but i am sure hubb and daughter won't enjoy so i am waiting to see it one evening when i am home all alone. ruschetta looks so so good.
ReplyDeleteIf you have no other choice, the book is OK but otherwise it didnt work for me at all. If the movie manages to pack in such delicious recipes in the limited time, I have to see it now!
ReplyDeleteI am having a hard time trying to write up this post, I am not too fond of the author myself. The bruschetta looks good.
ReplyDeleteI loved the book may be becoz I missed the movie.From your review I think its a must watch.Love the bruschetta.Will surely try this.I love the mouthwatering pics.:P
ReplyDeleteI Love Bruchetta :)
ReplyDeleteTempting bruschetta, looks awesome..
ReplyDeleteBruschetta is one of my fav snack and is a big hit at my place. I dont fry the bread though:)
ReplyDeleteu r temtpin me to try this,..
ReplyDeleteVery nice - great recipe!!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for any time of dear ..looks yum..
ReplyDeleteHi, The bruschetta looks so yummy!!, I too am with you, I did not like the book as I loved the movie!!, the clicks are too good!!, I do make the but in a different way!!, this I should try sometime.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think those Brushchetta's were so simple to make! Thanks for the recipe:)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you; the book was a bit of a disappointment compared to the movie. Meryl Streep made the movie for me though!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to get my hands on the book, too.....but your review has made me think twice about it.
ReplyDeleteOMG thats a fantstic recipe, looks terrific.
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