Thursday, 3 November 2011

My first book review about ``Gone``

Hello to all you readers out there, today I’m going to talk about one of my favorite books so far ``Gone``.
      Gone is a supernatural novel series written by Micheal Grant. The first novel was publish in 2008 also called ``Gone``. The second book was called ``Hunger``, and the third one ``Lies``.

This book is about, everyone over the age of 15 mysteriously disappearing in a blink of an eye. Sam the eldest of the Temple family has the ability to shoot beams of light from his hands, as well as other have unique ability's to. Like to shoot a green light from their hands when scared or angry, or even shoot liquid fire.
The temple family and all other which were scared moved out to Perdido Beach, and followed one leader which promised better leadership and life. After a few days Sam finds out that Cain the leader is his brother, they were separated at birth for an unknown reason.

I really liked this book because they were a lot of suspense and a great use of creative powers and problems. I find the ending a bit rushed but it may have been intended for a suspense purpose. I can`t wait to start reading the next book...
Hope this review, gives you it least a thought about reading this book.

Saturday, 1 October 2011

Galette des Rois !


For my post, I'm going to tell you about one of my favorite French traditions-"La fete du Roi".
This tradition first started in France as early as 1651, and is celebrated by French families in the second week of November. It is an event very much anticipated by both adults and children. It is baked to celebrate epiphany.
A galette can only be described as a sort of north American pie, but way better.
It is made by using pastry dough and an almond cream filling called frangipane. However, the secret is that there is a small ceramic figurine  randomly placed inside the galette by the chef at the time of baking. After the meal, the galette is presented and everybody eagerly awaits for their slice, hoping they don't break a tooth when they crunch down on the feve. If they are lucky enough to find the feve they are crowned king and get to choose their queen and wear a golden crown which accompanies the galette. Note that galettes are often bought at the bakery since they are not easy to bake.
I really enjoy this celebration as it has been in the family for as long as I can remember. I have only been crowned king once or twice.
This year, I am going to attempt to bake a galette on my own. I will be posting pics.
There is a lot of preparation involved, but it will be worth it.