Booksfoodmylife

https://sandel.scholars.harvard.edu/publications/justice-whats-right-thing-do Would love to know who all have read it?  Is there a book that you are waiting to read, but wish to read it at the right time—although, as soon as possible? Yes, this is the book. Despite the fact that most of us agree on what's largely moral, there are some questions that need further introspection. The questions are: is it all white or black? Do we go by our conscience, the law, or our spiritual truth? Does the meaning of 'justice' change over time?  I am a firm believer that the essence of justice remains the same. I am eagerly awaiting to read, understand and appreciate this brilliant treatise. 

It's heartening to be back on Goodreads and my blog (booksfoodmylife.blogspot) after several months. I must say that I really missed reading all of your book reviews and sharing mine. Hoping to read all the books that I've been eagerly waiting to read and to recommend the list of my favorites! One that just brought home an important aspect of life was Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand weeks: yes, we all have a couple of thousand weeks for all the books that we live and dream of reading. Interestingly, I was touched by the story of  Dan , who managed to read and keep a handwritten list of the three thousand books (ALL from the Columbus Metropolitan Library) that he read since 1962. His family shared the brilliant list in a website dedicated to him. Even one book in ten days would take us a long way. I say one in ten days because I believe in quality reading over the number of books and I take time to carefully and thoughtfully curate my to-be-read list; although I...

In tough times, there are few things we hold on to very dearly: loved ones, good food and everything uplifting. It's been a while since I posted on my blog for various reasons. Although, it suddenly occurred to me that bookfoodmylife is something I hold close, very dearly. I have decided to begin again by sharing brilliant book reviews, wonderful recipes and some life-enhancing thoughts. Here's the recipe of bhindi veppudu, which as the name suggests, is an okra side-dish recipe that's an admixture of the best of the north and south of India.  In a sautéing pan, take 1/2 a tablespoon of cumin, pepper, coriander seeds, and a handful of hot chillies and dry roast it for a few minutes (on low flame) till the aroma begins to waft the kitchen. The choice of chillies depends on the level of spiciness that's palatable. Grind into a powder that adds flavor to the dish. The recipe for this spice powder is inspired from the youtube blogger: She cooks.  In the same pan...

The author instantaneously transports us to the lives of the characters: Leela (ma, mother), Ashu and, Mira. Bhavika is a good writer and her narration, from the eyes of young Mira, is certainly captivating with vivid descriptions and play of words. The story then progresses with narration from multiple point of views. The story falls flat in the first half. The settings, the characters and their world get dragged on for way too long and that fails to sustain our interest; however, the author compensates for it in the second half where she carefully reveals the lives of the characters to each other and us, the readers: innocent mira and her strong single mother have secrets that startles and shocks us leaving us aghast and engrossed. Overall, it's a 3⭐/5. 

Ever since I began reading Maeve's Times a few years back, I have been a fan of hers. I must confess that I haven't read Maeve's Times completely as I love savouring her short stories once in a while, especially during stressful times.  I happened to pick up and finish Lilac bus some days back. Lilac bus is a collection of short stories about a few regular bus passengers from Dublin to Rathdoon.  Some of the characters are fun, intriguing and evocative.  Nancy is an inimitable, innocent, and naive. Her punctuality, curiosity, and friendliness makes her very likeable. I loved most of her story, except some portions in the middle. Without spoiling the story, I'd say that the ending was unexpected and fun to read.  Dee's hapless life wasn't a great read.  I skipped most parts of Mickey's story as it was quite pitiable. Maeve's poignant narration of Judy's story left me in tears. The aching pain beneath her loving and sprightly outword vibe m...

She felt the painful truth of her age, of having reached a point where there was far more of life behind her than ahead of her.  The very beginning captivates us into the gastronomical world of baking and we begin to relish the scrumptious recipes—all suffused with magical ingredients. As we read, we begin to live the moments in the book owing to Olivia's brilliant narration: the perfect balance of showing and telling! The creative genius of the author is visible in the writing.  The story is about Jennifer Quinn, a septuagenarian who becomes a household name for baking. The story begins with Jenn applying for Britain Bakes. Just when we think the narration is getting slow, the flight of suspense takes off from the runway having boarded all the readers in. She elegantly maintains the suspense. There are moments that leave us laughing, empathising and wondering.  The book traverses between Jenny's past by slowly revealing her secrets and her present. The book g...

Ingredients 1 cup of blueberries 3/4 midium sized cucumber  Handful of holy-basil Pinch of pink salt Directions:  Add all ingredients into a blender along with 250 ml of water  Blend on medium till smooth Add a pinch of pink salt Serves two!  Perfect drink on an empty stomach.