#BOOKREVIEW: A House for Mr. Misra by Jaishree Misra - Interesting tale!

A House for Mr. Misra by Jaisree Misra

Publisher: Westland Books

ISBN: 978-93-86850-48-5

Genre: Non-Fiction

Pages: 199

Rating: 3.5/5

Intriguing visual descriptions, excellent write-up and a tale that somehow revolves around all our lives!

I picked this book with much delight one, because this book had all the qualities of being a fiction but is a non-fiction and two, because buying a house is everyone’s list – be it big or small. I haven’t read any of Jaishree Misra’s works but having known that the author has written some of the finest works – this copy just came by!

The book has been weaved with a very settling tone finding a couple beautifully set into a London life with their jobs and life in place until everything changes and they leave everything altogether to buy a house in Kerala. Known as God’s own country and famous for its tourist footfall, the book brings out the unknown and unseen tales of the place, even the darker sides which no one talks about.

The story of building your own house is definitely loaded with a lot of mind games, relative pressures, impulsive decisions and dealing with a lot of issues which makes living in the place worthwhile. The book has brought out all the ingenuity of the neighbours, deal with the seller, cranky maids, suicidal snakes and more. After all thinking of building a house where the waves touch your boundary isn’t an easy task!

The local scenario, life of the people of Kerala, the general temperament, style of living is brought across beautifully. You can feel like you have been to Kerala and spent days here to know how people think and work here. Making for a good non-fiction read, the book is like a explanatory autobiographical tale of how the author built a house in the Coastal Regulation Zone.

Turning through the pages of the book I came through a lot of well written sentences which made me re-read them because of the precision of thoughts they conveyed. I loved the fast read but also wanted a lot of details into the subject. At some places I thought the scenes could have been more detailed or I deserved a little more explanation to the scenario – but overall the book was sticking to the title put on.

It’s a light read with simple situations that build up interest and gives a pleasing end!

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Turtles All The Way Down by John Green #BookReview #FlipkartBooks

Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-241-33543-7

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 286

Source: Publisher

Rating: 5/5

“True terror isn’t being scared; it’s not having a choice on the matter”

It’s hard to swallow that I just read a John Green book, finished it and can’t really put my thoughts together as yet. After the smashing hit of the TFIOS there isn’t a doubt that John Green would move me with his words but taking on an intricate subject that questions your very being was something I had not expected. This book that started with a fan moment turned into a self-evaluation, questioning and mental awareness journey which has brought me a lot into terms with myself. Least to say I am nervous putting up my words together for this review.

Worst Biryani Ever! Highly dissapointing experience at Bhaijaanz!! #SayNoToBadFood

Ek baar jo maine commitment kar di – toh phir main apni bhi nahi sunta!

Well, being a Bhai fan comes almost invariably. The amount of energy, action and cute expression that this bollywood superstar brings to screen is majestic. From the time when Salman Khan made an entry into bollywood to today he has been one of the most celebrated stars.

The Great Indian Sale on Amazon.in!! Here is what to buy!! #AmazonRecommendations

Festive sale is the perfect time to grab some money saving deals. The Great Indian Sale on Amazon is one of the sale times I always wait for. From mobile phones to Bluetooth speakers, best selling books and even the home and furniture products – Amazon has a way of treating us with money saving deals.

Teenage Diaries: The days that were by Saurabh Sharma ~ a beautiful conversation with your teen age friend! #BookReview

Teenage Diaries: The Days that were by Saurabh Sharma

Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd.

ISBN: 978-93-52017-26-3

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 319

Rating: 4/5

Childhood stories and memories hold a special place in our lives. And the most interesting phase of it is the Teen age. The conversation starters, the happy laughs and finding oneself doing weirdest of things through Teenage stories indeed makes us nostalgic. Therefore, I couldn’t put this book down without having a thorough sink into the world of teenage crushes, first kisses, exams, physical explorations and a little taste of the real world but not enough to stop the drama.

An American Breakfast in New Delhi! The All American Diner #RestaurantReview

A good Breakfast keeps you happy although the day!

One of the most important meals of the day - breakfast is mostly boring for us all. We either try the comfort food or just eat a few slices of bread and run for our work. In such boring situations, I tried to break the routine and chose the All American Diner for an American breakfast!

Sumptuous Chhole Bhature at Prem Di Hatti! #RestaurantReview

Delhi is definitely made of desi flavours and dishes. Walk into the streets and the most common aroma that you will encounter is that of the spicy Chhole Bhatures and the naan chholes. Every lane, ever dhaba, every restaurant claims to be serving the best taste in chhole bhature with a little variation and a new treat for us all.

Billu's Hut: Maggi, Milkshakes & Punjabi style Pasta! #RestaurantReview

Be it any city there is always a favourite place to be! The place which serve the best kind of taste, has a huge number of fans and wins the heart of many people around. When you are in Pitampura joyfully you have a lot of options of eatery amongst the beloved places to be! And if there is one place which stands out even in this race – it is Billu’s Hut!

#BookReview: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy; A smooth read in new writing style!

Book: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-670-08963-5

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 435

Rating: 3.5/5

Intriguing writing style, random moments, political influences and strong characters to sway your visions!

When you pick up a book from a shelf and decide to read it you treat it like a baby! Caress it everywhere you take it, rest it on your lap or a clean table and read it meticulously with utmost dedication. Of course for a reader a book is the best friend who completes their need.

Imly ~ The perfect spice for pocket friendly dining experience! #RestaurantReview

Imly is a little spice with a sweet-sour mix, that’s adds life to a dish!

With this concept there came a new restaurant chain in India, the Imly restaurant which has been able to secure a big place in people’s heart in a short span of time. With its lively aura, the mouth watering dishes and affordable pricing – the restaurant is easily a food and pocket friendly place! Having opened at its franchises for over 4 places in Delhi and a few over Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Imly is a franchise concept restaurant with more franchises to be opened.

Go Sugar-less with Sviten Natural sweetener - perfect for diabetic! #Review

Fitness has always been a concern for all! I would be lying if I said that I am sorted with my fitness goals. Being a foodie does not favour your body much. With the numerous amount of dishes you want to try and the uncontrollable urge to bite on an extra slice of pizza or just one more piece of that mind-blowing dessert, fitness definitely takes a back seat!

An evening in Cafe Lota, Indian Crafts Museum, Delhi #RestaurantReview

Cafes don’t just brew coffees, they brew moments into our lives.

I fond over visiting cafes which aren’t popular enough, or aren’t crowdy at all times. The thought subsides that you get to breathe into your own time and the place feels like bliss. But this notion was shattered big time when I walked into this very popular café in Indian National Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan. The place is inside the museum grounds and makes for the right place to hog on food after visiting the crafts there.

Romance in a war - a tribute to the IAF - Baaz by Anuja Chauhan deserves all the love! #BookReview

You always know whats in for you when you pick up an “Anuja Chauhan Novel”. Famed to be one of the most celebrated Indian writer with love for heroes, Anuja Chauhan’s novels have always been surrounded by simplicity yet complex situations only to find a hero come out of it all!

50 cups of coffee by Khushnuma daruwala ; a tale before when you go Groom-Hunting! #BookReview #PreOrder

Title: 50 cups of coffee

Author: Khushnuma Daruwala

Publisher: Penguin Random House India

ISBN: 978-0-143-42820-6

Genre: Non-fiction

Pages: 196

Rating: 4 star

Everything about coffee excites us isn’t it? Be it coffee mugs, face scrub (I happened to try one a few days ago) or a freshly brewed book! Well that is what pulled me to this book “50 cups of coffee” ~ the title intrigued me!

Naturals' ice-cream is a treat to taste buds! "SUMMER FLAVOURS" #RestaurantReview

Cookies and ice-cream – Yayy! Fruit ice-cream—love! Chocolate chips ice-cream – definitely! Be it any flavor – I am always welcome for ice-creams!

There is nothing as loving and soulful as ice-creams and there can definitely be anything more soothing and sumptuous as ice-creams!

Brunch at Saravana Bhawan, Connaught Place, New Delhi #RestaurantReview

South Indian food needs no introduction!

Coconut chutney – Sambhar – Dosa – The equation sets almost everything right! With Saravana Bhawan it can never go wrong!

When we talk about a sumptuous breakfast on a Sunday or think of taking a small plunge into quality eating South Indian food is the first choice for all of us! The crispy dosas with the potato filling or the soft and smooth chutney with coconut chunks we love to dig into a full plate of dosa (with no sharing!) to make ourselves rejoiced with the food love! And so Saravana Bhawan is where Delhi eats its South Indian delicacy!

An evening with Chai at CHA CHA CHA, Saket, New Delhi | RestaurantReview

Chai – Sandwich & an evening amidst the chaos!

Sometimes the most usual places turn into a whole new world and make us sip on peace! And so is the next destination that I visited. Amidst all the chaos and people indulging in activities, there is this one counter which is busy too but in a good way and serves one of the best Bun Samosa burger I had in recent times.

Rabri Falooda at Giani Di Hatti - A Restaurant Tour!

A glass of desi delights from the capital city!

Hello People!

Wandering through the streets of Old Delhi, one is never to miss the street food and the sumptuous dishes that treat you. Old Delhi is famous for its food treats, Indian sweets and snacks and some of the most amazing and mind blowing delicacies inseparable from the Delhi.

Moong Dal Halwa in a Mug; Try the single serving Mug Meals with me! #Recipe #HOLI

Unison of friends, playing with colours, cherishing the time and creating memories! 

Holi is synonymous to many happiness around us that we wait for this day! Along with the hours that go into playing with colours and finding the best of way to bond with our long lost friends, Holi is also time to indulge into some special eateries that are sspecially prepared in Indian homes.

How Valentine's day can be all about loving yourself! #HappilySingle

While the whole world is singing romantic songs of love and finding the easiest escape from reality, there is another section of people who are wishing that the day just skips by silently. Yes I am talking about the singletons who have every means to dream ‘I wish I had a partner too!’ but love the “Azaadi” they swear by! Although Valentine’s day has every reason to make them sad with restaurants, pubs, places etc all filled with couples and offers that are exclusive to them! But it is a silent reminder too that it is the SINGLE AWARENESS DAY too!

While some of us do not at all feel the glitz of the Valentine’s day at all, others just don’t know how to live this day!

Whats your Valentine's Day plan?

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the couples reminiscing love! With roses in hand and love in heart the couples must have planned for the ultimate parties in the city today! And there is no doubt that you must have planned something special for your partner!

Paper Boat Chikki - Savour the taste of childhood! #NewLaunch

A bite that takes you back to childhood!

Winters never fails to amaze us with the wide variety of sweets and snacks that come with its arrival. We love to indulge into everything that the street food, local restaurants, elegant party places and even the big brands have to offer.

Ram Ladoo ~ The true flavour of delhi #StreetFood

A little sweet and a lot of spice.. & everything feels nice!

Winter charm beats all any other experience in Delhi. With sitting in front of angeethi or the bonfire for hours and enjoying the hot-cold feeling to grabbing a coat and walking to the nearest food stall and packing food to eat at comfort - We love winters for several reasons. And one of the reasons to love Delhi winters even more is its delicacy and food that is only pertinent to Dilli!

Gajar ka Halwa in a Mug | Mug Meals : Lets enjoy winters to its best!

Hey you lovely people!

It is winters and I cannot help digging into some lovely sweet dishes which are absolute delight in winters. And being an Indian I love Gajar ka Halwa way above the donuts and assorted chocolates and so here is a simple Microwave recipe i.e. Gajar Ka Halwa in a mug for all of you.

Comfort food & more from Qtrove.com | Product Review on my Youtube Channel

Hey People!

How have you been doing? Hope winters are treating you well and you are having a good time munching on food like I do. Well winter is actually the time when you tend to dig into the blanket and order all sorts of comfort food like pizzas, sweets and even snacks like wafers.

Gajjak, Rewari & Chikki from Gulab 1912 : Treat your taste buds this winter!

Cold winds, knit wears and delicious food – that’s what winters are made of!

I am a little desi at heart and when it comes to munching on food in winters, the gud rewari, sweet potatoes and of course gajar ka halwa are the delights that I love dearly.. And Delhi is undoubtedly the hub of these Indian food cooked in desi style. But today it is all about the sweet chikkis and rewaris that we get at the very popular Gulab 1912 outlets spread all across the city and a lot of places in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan etc and also in Dubai UAE.