Hunger Games Foods – Catching Fire Premiere
The Hunger Games are FILLED with food (seriously, with a name like HUNGER Games, how could they not be). Hunger Games & Catching Fire…
teacher by day - chef by night
The Hunger Games are FILLED with food (seriously, with a name like HUNGER Games, how could they not be). Hunger Games & Catching Fire…
It is here ~ The day has finally arrived ~ It is Hunger Games Day! … and no, that does not mean that we are going to pick your names out of a bowl to see who has to fight to the death. But, what …
I stared at the loaves in disbelief. They were fine, perfect really, except for the burned areas. Did he mean for me to have them? He must have. Because there they were at my feet. Before anyone could witness what had happened I shoved the loaves up under my shirt, wrapped the hunting jacket tightly about me, and walked swiftly away. The heat of the bread burned into my skin, but I clutched it tighter, clinging to life.
By the time I reached home, the loaves had cooled somewhat, but the insides were still warm. When I dropped them on the table, Prim’s hands reached to tear off a chunk, but I made her sit, forced my mother to join us at the table, and poured warm tea. I scraped off the black stuff and sliced the bread. We ate an entire loaf, slice by slice. It was good hearty bread, filled with raisins and nuts. (The Hunger Games)
When they were children, Peeta saved Katniss and her Family from hunger by throwing out a loaf of bread which was burnt and unable to eat… His kindness in that moment is shown throughout the Games and is part of what brings them together. Remember: Food is the Key to Survival.
Lets set the Scene… Katniss has just taken her sister’s spot and is saying her goodbyes to the most important people in her life, for probably the last time. Then her competitor’s Father comes to wish her luck… The baker sits awkwardly on the edge …
“So Katniss, the Capital must be quite a change from District 12. What’s Impressed you most since you arrived here?” asks Caesar. He tells her to be honest and then “The Lamb Stew” I get out Caesar laughs and vaguely I realize some of the …
The Hunger Games will be out on DVD in 1 Week!
I have dubbed this “Hunger Games Week” here at Teacher by Day – Chef by Night. Each post this week will be some food as mentioned in The Hunger Games (and from the Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook, which I will be giving away in celebration of the Movie’s August 18th release). So stay tuned all week and you will have a delightful variation of goodies to serve at your Hunger Games Viewing Party next weekend!