{"id":1637,"date":"2026-02-06T20:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?page_id=1637"},"modified":"2026-02-06T20:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:10:00","slug":"julie-julia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?page_id=1637","title":{"rendered":"Julie &amp; Julia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Julie &amp; Julia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Culinary Movie Night Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Difficulty Level: Hard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121654.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121654.png 468w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121654-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Equipment<\/summary>\n<p>Here is a list (with links) of all the equipment and decorations I used for my Julie &amp; Julia Culinary Movie Night. I would be incredibly grateful if you used my links. I will make a little commission, and that would really help with the cost of the website and related expenses. You can find my full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/theliterarytart?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_M6XH77EQPDB8J34W1MMZ&amp;language=en-US\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Amazon List here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4thsRBT\">Pearl Beads<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (I taped these to the serving tray to pay respect to Julia Child and her pearls.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4thsRBT\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121335.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1647\" style=\"width:268px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121335.png 567w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121335-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bGK29G\">Cheese Board<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bGK29G\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"411\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121122.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1648\" style=\"width:253px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121122.png 411w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-121122-229x300.png 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Tips<\/summary>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personalizing the Menu<\/strong>&#8211; When planning your menu for your movie night, don\u2019t feel pressured to serve exactly what I chose to serve. Feel free to remove\/add\/replace dishes so it makes sense for you and your guests. I\u2019ve included an <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHAkOVDZvM\/dSopik_g6hHmdkzZDd-29Q\/view?utm_content=DAHAkOVDZvM&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\">editable menu<\/a><\/span><\/strong> in this guide to make it your own!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing Your Time<\/strong>&#8211; These movie nights can take a lot of time to prepare, especially if you plan on doing everything yourself. If you are planning a culinary movie night with a group, I suggest doing a potluck style. Have each person contribute a dish or two, and it\u2019ll be very manageable. If you are planning on preparing everything yourself, here are some things I\u2019ve learned while doing these often:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make A To-Do List<\/strong>&#8211; I can\u2019t stress this enough! It\u2019s very easy to forget simple things like opening a bottle of prosecco before you start the movie so you aren\u2019t fumbling with the seal before serving. I have done this so many times! Your to-do list should include absolutely everything you need to do leading up to pressing play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start Early<\/strong>&#8211; I learned this after a few very long days of trying to cook, prepare, and host all on the same day. Anything that can be done in advance should be done during the days leading up to the movie night. Some examples include pre-mixing cocktails, making desserts and other foods like soup that hold up well in the refrigerator, and pre-making any handmade decorations. Hosting is stressful enough without having to make a multi-course meal in one day, so get as much done as possible before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Pausing<\/strong>&#8211; The question I get asked the most is \u201cDo you pause the movie to bring out the next dish?\u201d. It\u2019s important to me that I don\u2019t disrupt the flow of the movie, so I do not pause. It\u2019s also important to me to enjoy the movie with my guests. Setting up everything I need before the movie helps me bring out each dish efficiently. The setup usually includes plating each dish and storing it in the refrigerator, so all I have to do is quickly microwave it before serving. I set out any garnish or decoration on my kitchen counter so it\u2019s easily accessible. I even pour the cocktails into their cups and store them in the refrigerator, so all I have to do is add ice and any finishing touches before serving. Always think about how you can do the bare minimum during the film. I always include the setup in my to-do list as well, so I don\u2019t forget about any aspect of the preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional<\/strong>&#8211; If your budget permits, I recommend ordering food that you may not be confident in cooking or food that may take a lot of time to cook. I do this occasionally, and it helps cut down the preparation time and supports local businesses. Win Win!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decorations-<\/strong> Have fun and decorate your space and serving tray! Add elements from the theme of the movie, but make a budget and stick to it! I usually use things I already own because these movie nights are DIY, and I don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to make it fun. If I do buy decorations for the movie night, I try to find cheap or reusable things. If you are curious about some of the things I\u2019ve used during the movie nights, here is a link to my <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/theliterarytart?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_M6XH77EQPDB8J34W1MMZ&amp;language=en-US\">Amazon List<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. All these items are things I bought with my own money and enjoyed using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage Stress-<\/strong> Culinary Movie Nights are fun and a great way to show your friends and family you love them. Sometimes, things you envision in your head will not come out perfectly. When this happens to me, it can be discouraging and stressful, but the people I do these for have NEVER expressed anything but appreciation. Go easy on yourself and remember that your guests are just happy to be there and to experience something you put so much thought and time into making.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Menu<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">I have created a free, editable, and printable menu for all the dishes I served for this Culinary Movie Night! Feel free to change it to what will work for you and your guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> I designed this menu to look like Julia&#8217;s Cookbook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHAkOVDZvM\/dSopik_g6hHmdkzZDd-29Q\/view?utm_content=DAHAkOVDZvM&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\">Click Here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHAkOVDZvM\/dSopik_g6hHmdkzZDd-29Q\/view?utm_content=DAHAkOVDZvM&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Menu.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Menu.png 482w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Menu-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Cues<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">These are the cues I used during the movie night, so I knew when I had to get the next dish ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Please note<\/strong>: Each cue describes a scene that happens a few minutes before I have to serve the dish. It does not describe the scene the dish is based on. Some people get confused with that, so I thought I should specify. Because the cues only give you a few minutes to prepare the dish, it&#8217;s <strong>very important<\/strong> to have everything cooked and set up before the film starts. Review the &#8220;<strong>Tips<\/strong>&#8221; section above for ways to make this seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">I often get asked why I don&#8217;t use time stamps to keep track of when to serve the next dish and the simple answer is, I don&#8217;t find those helpful. If I used timestamps, I would have to have a separate timer going or keep disrupting the movie to check the timestamp. It makes much more sense to have cues to indicate when the next scene is about to happen. This allows me to enjoy watching the film with my guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Below is the link to the cues I used. This document is editable, so you can make updates if you decide to take out or change dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For this specific film, I kept my oven on at 350 degrees F for the whole movie, because I wanted to serve the food fresh out of the oven. The types of food being served in this film just don&#8217;t taste as good when reheated in the microwave, so I reheated everything in the oven. Keep this in mind when you are following the cues below. For example, I had the Boeuf Bourguignon in an oven-safe dish that doubled as the serving dish. That way, when the cue came, I could quickly place it in the oven for a few minutes, then serve immediately after.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHAkGAHhxk\/5-mSXkWbAws24VEW6cQ6Ww\/view?utm_content=DAHAkGAHhxk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\">Click Here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHAkGAHhxk\/5-mSXkWbAws24VEW6cQ6Ww\/view?utm_content=DAHAkGAHhxk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cues.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cues.png 481w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cues-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Recipes<\/summary>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Sole Meuni\u00e8re<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-julie-and-julia.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1644\" style=\"width:339px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-julie-and-julia.png 425w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-julie-and-julia-290x300.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1018509-sole-meuniere\">Sole Meuni\u00e8re recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> I followed. My serving tips are to squeeze some lemon juice on top and then sprinkle it with some salt on top of that. This finishing touch brings out the best flavor of the fish, and it was simply delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123223.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1657\" style=\"width:531px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123223.png 944w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123223-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123223-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first course of the movie night, and it takes less than 10 minutes to make, so I made this fresh right before serving and starting the movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121857-892x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1649\" style=\"width:531px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121857-892x1024.png 892w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121857-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121857-768x882.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121857.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Tomato Basil Bruschetta<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123245-1024x565.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1658\" style=\"width:438px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123245-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123245-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123245-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123245.png 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aberdeenskitchen.com\/2018\/05\/tomato-basil-bruschetta\/\">Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> from the film. I used butter and olive oil on the bread. I also wanted this to be served fresh, so I set up all the components of this dish without actually cooking it before the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I made the tomato basil topping and kept it in an airtight container in my refrigerator. Then I buttered both sides of the bread, added olive oil to my skillet, and left the bread in there, ready to toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it was my cue to serve, I toasted the pieces of bread that I had set up in the skillet. After they were toasted, I plated them and topped them with the pre-made tomato topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121909-899x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1650\" style=\"width:415px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121909-899x1024.png 899w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121909-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121909-768x875.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121909.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Valentine&#8217;s Day Wine<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/valentines-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1642\" style=\"width:419px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/valentines-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/valentines-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/valentines-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/valentines-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/valentines-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stanley Tucci as &#8220;Paul Child&#8221; in Columbia Pictures&#8217; JULIE &amp; JULIA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I adore this Valentine&#8217;s Day scene with Julia and her husband. The way Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci radiate mutual love and admiration is so cute. I had to include this adorable little scene!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1641\" style=\"width:419px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed.jpg 512w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose to serve white wine with little macaron hearts. It looks like they are drinking white wine, and they are all wearing red hearts to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day. I bought the macarons from Costco. They sell them every year for Valentine\u2019s Day. If you don\u2019t have access to a Costco, you could serve another heart-shaped pastry or create cute cut-out red hearts like they are wearing in the movie. All you need is red paper and scissors. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121930-958x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1651\" style=\"width:419px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121930-958x1024.png 958w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121930-281x300.png 281w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121930-768x821.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121930.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Assorted French Cheese<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123421.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1659\" style=\"width:483px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123421.png 949w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123421-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123421-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For this scene, I wanted to replicate the look of the cheese as best as I could. I bought three French cheeses from Trader Joe&#8217;s. Two of them are wedges of different bries. The circular one is Boursin cheese. I also served purple grapes and arranged the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bGK29G\">Cheese Board<\/a><\/span><\/strong> the same way the restaurant in the movie had it. Off-screen, I also served French bread and jam to accompany the cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This film has soooo much food, so I chose this scene to give myself a little break from all the cooking and baking. Plus, who doesn\u2019t love French cheese and bread?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121947-972x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1652\" style=\"width:483px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121947-972x1024.png 972w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121947-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121947-768x809.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-121947.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Boeuf Bourguignon<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123445.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1660\" style=\"width:463px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123445.png 870w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123445-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-123445-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garlicandzest.com\/julia-childs-boeuf-bourguignon\/\">Julia Child\u2019s Famous Boeuf Bourguignon recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> I followed. Please note that for the best results, the recipe has you leave the pot of Boeuf Bourguignon in your refrigerator overnight, so make sure you plan accordingly for that. I like to split my prep work into two days to help me save time, so this worked out well for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it was done cooking, I scooped what I was planning on serving into a smaller, oven-safe serving pot. I let it sit with a lid on in my refrigerator. When it was my cue to serve, I placed the pot, uncovered, in my preheated oven and let it cook for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also had prechopped parsley that I sprinkled on top right before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122000-978x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1653\" style=\"width:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122000-978x1024.png 978w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122000-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122000-768x804.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122000.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Upside-Down Martini<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/488b8ad2b9d829826d2e55c67533ae02-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1645\" style=\"width:475px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/488b8ad2b9d829826d2e55c67533ae02-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/488b8ad2b9d829826d2e55c67533ae02-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/488b8ad2b9d829826d2e55c67533ae02-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/488b8ad2b9d829826d2e55c67533ae02-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/488b8ad2b9d829826d2e55c67533ae02-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was Julia Child\u2019s favorite drink, and it makes an appearance many times in the film so I thought it was fitting to include it in this movie night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1012730-upside-down-martini\">Upside-Down Martini Recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122015-1024x935.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1654\" style=\"width:475px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122015-1024x935.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122015-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122015-768x701.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122015.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Reine de Saba Cake<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/julie-and-julia-chocolate-cake-600x338-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1643\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/julie-and-julia-chocolate-cake-600x338-1.png 600w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/julie-and-julia-chocolate-cake-600x338-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitfour.com\/reine-de-saba\/\">Reine de Saba Cake recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> I followed. Because it contains a small amount of flour, it was so dense and almost like a light cheese cake. I can see why they ate it with their hands in the movie. It was so good!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122030-1024x858.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1655\" style=\"width:458px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122030-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122030-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122030-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260206-122030.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><em>P\u00e2t\u00e9 de Canard en Cro\u00fbte<\/em><\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6abe43b5ad7be3474de432996ec0f7a7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1646\" style=\"width:537px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6abe43b5ad7be3474de432996ec0f7a7.jpg 736w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6abe43b5ad7be3474de432996ec0f7a7-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the recipe I followed for <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gdaysouffle.com\/boned-duck-baked-in-pastry\/\">Julia Child\u2019s P\u00e2t\u00e9 de Canard en Cro\u00fbte<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. To save time, I used store-bought pastry, and I think that\u2019s why mine broke and didn\u2019t look as nice as the movie. It may have looked a little ugly, but it tasted so good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you are worried about boning a duck, I suggest looking up a local butcher in your area. Mine sold boned duck, so it made my life A LOT easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I made this dish before I started the movie and let it cool on my stove top. Then, I placed it in my preheated oven for a few minutes before serving. I recommend doing this around the time you serve the martinis. While it\u2019s resting on your stovetop, it may leak a bit of juice from the meat. 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