Tiramisu | Book of Elsa

Five ingredients make a light as air coffee dessert by the name of Tiramisu. Beware though: it has to be made the day before you need it but I find that useful. Also it helps the texture of the finished dish if all the ingredients are at room temprature before you begin. 

How To Eat | Book Review

Book Review | Mamushka - Olia Hercules

I Wrote a book | Book of Elsa

Eves' Secrets is a short novel that I have written: it's only available on amazon kindle here for the bargain price of £0.99 or free if you have kindle unlimited!
Have a fantastic weekend!

BOE

Book Review | Victim Without a Face - Stefan Ahnhem

We Are Family | Michael J Burt

we are family, 

although we do not resemble

although I am black and you are white

although you are rich and I am poor

we are family, 

even though I am democrat, and you are republican

even though your ancestors are from Iraq, and mine are from Africa

even though you teach the class I'm enrolled in

we are family, 

although I'm a poet and you are a singer

although you are old and I am young

although I'm a gentleman and you a lady

we are family, 

even though you praise Allah and I praise Jesus Christ

even though I love football and you play soccer

even though you are a Sagittarius and I'm a Cancer

we are family, 

although I prefer rhythm and blues and you love blue grass

even though you have a car and I have a bus…to ride

although I have love and you are alone

even though you dress one way, and I dress the other

although my family loves me and yours does not know of you

we are family, 

you and I are family, 

me and you are family, 

no matter what the difference is

family we are, forever

because we are here, and here is earth

and earth is our home

so here, we will live, 

we are family. 

We Are Family

Michael J. Burt

Book Review | The Ten (Food) Commandments - Jay Rayner

First things first: this is not a recipe book. It contains recipes sure and good ones at that, but they are not the raison d'être of this book. They are, like snacks to nibble on whilst you ingest the true message of the written word. That word is worship. At the altar of PIG and other foodstuff... 

If like me you love food, then this is definitely a read for you. Funny, smart and current Rayner does something with words I had only previously experienced with Nigella Lawson: he makes me want to eat. To eat very well indeed.

Thank you

Book of Elsa

PS: it's available here

Book Review: Simply Nigella by Nigella Lawson

Before I get into this, there something you should know: I'm in love with Nigella Lawson. Everything about the way she cooks and writes just speaks to my soul. Her attitude and ethos towards food has shaped my life more than any other author of cookery books. Or other genres if I'm being honest.
However, this like all book reviews I write has to be honest. So here goes:
In my opinion, there are 3 stages to reading a cookbook.

1. Looking at the pictures stage. If they don't make you want to dive in at once... #nobueno
2. Quick read of the chapter titles/introductions and other notes. Those provide insight into the mind of author.
3. Reading the book. 

I've marked certain recipes I think will be awesome (see stage 2) and will let you know how it goes in another post.

October is here - Book of Elsa

October is here!!! For those of you new to this blog (welcome by the way) I'm a die hard autumn lover. This month in particular represents so much for me about life, change and of course Halloween. But more about Hallows Eve on my next post. The following represent in picture form why I'm such a fan of this particular season. Besos.

Book of Elsa

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Candles here

Ankle Boots here

Cosy Sweaters: Cape Cardigan here | Bardot Top here

Pumpkins | Couldn't resist...

Book Review | The Martian by Andy Weir