HM Book Review: Rock Star by Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins, what can I say. Her books are always yummy. You get to live vicariously through her fictional characters and experience the ups and downs of their world. As always, a thoroughly enjoyable read.

HM Book Review: The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark

I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Mary Higgins Clark. It was a pleasant read, straight forward yet interesting plot and well written. I look forward to reading another book by this author.

HM Book Review: Dark Of The Moon by John Sandford

The first time I read the title of this book, I thought of the movie Transformers. If I am not mistaken, one of the Transformer movies had the same title. However, unlike the movie, this book by John Sandford had a slow and steady pace throughout the story. Towards the end, the last couple of chapters held all the action. It was an okey read for me though I enjoyed Virgil Flowers' sense of humour.

HM Book Review: Savage Nature by Christine Feehan

I just completed reading Savage Nature by Christine Feehan. I truly indulged myself in this romantic paranormal novel, because, it had two of my favourite things, intense romance and the paranormal.  

 

 

 

 

HM Review: Honeymoon by James Patterson

James Patterson is one of my favourite authors. His books have always been page turners. I took less than three days to complete Honeymoon. However, I cannot say I loved this book. He has written better.

Quick Meals: Chick Peas And Tofu Curry

This is one of our favourite vegetarian meals during the week. It is simple, tasty and nutritious. I usually serve it with multi grain chapatis as it goes really well with it. Here is the recipe:

 

2 cans chick peas - drained

2 tofu squares - cut into small cubes

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 medium red shallots - finely diced

3 cloves garlic - finely sliced

3 medium dried chillies - soaked in warm water and roughly sliced (optional)

2 tbs curry powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tbs chilli powder (optional)

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup low fat milk

1 tsp chicken seasoning powder

salt to taste

2 - 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil

 

Fry the cubed tofu pieces in oil until golden brown and set aside. Then add the rest of the oil and fry the shallots until tender. Then add the garlic, mustard seeds and dried chillies and fry until fragrant. Stir in the drained chick peas until evenly mixed and add the water. Add in the curry powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix well. Bring to boil and cook until chick peas are tender. Add milk and cook further for 5 minutes. Stir in the fried tofu and add the chicken seasoning powder and salt. Remove from heat at desired consistency. 

 

Note: The fried tofu is added towards the end of the cooking process to prevent it from getting 

          smashed during cooking.

          Instead of water and chicken seasoning powder, chicken stock can be used instead.



 

 

HM Book Review: The Scarlatti Inheritance by Robert Ludlum

Just completed reading this fascinating book by Robert Ludlum, the first in his Standalone Novel series. The only thing I am asking myself now is why I took so long to get started on this book. My favourite character was the fiercely strong and courageous matriarch of the Scarlatti clan, Madame Elizabeth Scarlatti.

HM Book Review: Dry Ice by Stephen White

Just completed reading Dry Ice by Stephen White.

HM Book Review: Blood Relative by David Thomas

"How well do you know the one you love?" With a statement like that on the cover, how could I not want to read further. When I select a book to read, the anticipation of how the story unfolds is a thrilling pleasure. This book never failed to deliver the twists, turns and anxiety I so love to endure with a good book. I finished it in record time albeit a busy schedule as I just had to know the answer to that sinister question.

HM Book Review: Out Of The Darkness by Tina Nash

I struggled to read this true life story of what this writer endured in the hands of her ex-boyfriend. Not only because of the horrible physical and mental abuse she suffered, but also largely by the disgust and dissapointment I felt towards her and her family for allowing things to get that far. I know I cannot fully understand her situation at that time nor do I have the right to judge, but my heart bleeds when I think of the two other helpless victims who were unnecessarily forced to experience the horrors of everyone's actions (or inaction). Her two beautiful sons. I hope women in abusive relationships read her account and take a moment to reflect. We deserve better.