Whenever romcoms are involved, so are love and good food and we’re so for this!
We asked the Food24 team to share their food pairings alongside their all-time favourite romantic comedy and here’s what they had to say:
“Mine would be My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” says head of content Tessa Purdon. “Paired with an incredible mezze feast – dolmades, dips, olives, falafel, halloumi, hummus, pita – all the things!”
“Eat Pray Love paired with pizza, red wine and, last but not least, chocolate gelato – all vegan, of course!” says group account coordinator Jeanine Boshoff.
Managing editor Lauren Josephs says: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s! I would pair this with a variety of yummy tapas and a chilled bottle of sauvignon blanc or some bubbles!”
“My all-time favourite romcom is Midnight in Paris,” says Ishani Chetty, Food24’s social media manager. “I would pair this with a creamy pasta, possibly alfredo (minus the bacon), and a glass of white wine with fresh bread.”
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Lauren Goldman, commissioning editor, reveals: “Mine is The Notebook, and I would enjoy it with a picnic (charcuterie, cheeses, fruit) and a bottle of wine, which I’ll imagine I’m eating while being rowed along in Cypress Gardens, Charleston – apparently that’s where that romantic boat scene was filmed.”
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Bianca Jones, content producer, says: “I would pair 10 Things I Hate About You with cheesy “nacho-inspired” loaded fries – because they’re low-maintenance, fuss-free, a little messy and greasy (but in the best possible way, of course). They’re basically the perfect comfort food you can share or devour solo on a big comfy couch wearing your favourite PJs. This would be followed by enough chewy sweets and an assortment of bite-sized chocolates to (nearly) cause a sweet-induced stomachache, and maybe an ice-cold crème soda straight from the buddy-sized bottle, to adequately deal with the ups and downs that are the emotional rollercoaster of any captivating romcom.”
MUST-TRY RECIPE: Loaded fries with charred pork belly ends
