by Janis Jibrin
I flipped through this book within less than an hour, because there's really nothing new in it.
At this point of my life, I believe I have accumulated enough knowledge about nutrition and food labels to comprehend any diet plan. The problem is to carry it out. Maybe I'll give it a try - the 1200 -1500 - 1800 calories plan.
Carrot Cake
1 cup of all purpose flour
1 cup of whole grain flour
1 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of plain sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 or 2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup of walnuts
1/3 cup of oil
2/3 cup of buttermilk
1/3 cup of heavy cream
3 eggs
2 cups of carrots
Mix dry ingredients (first group)
Mix and beat wet ingredients (second group)
Gradually add dry to wet (1/2 cup a time), then add carrots, mix till smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F, spray and flour a pan, pour mixture in, bake 45 minutes.
Calories: 4000 C
1 cup of whole grain flour
1 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of plain sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 or 2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup of walnuts
1/3 cup of oil
2/3 cup of buttermilk
1/3 cup of heavy cream
3 eggs
2 cups of carrots
Mix dry ingredients (first group)
Mix and beat wet ingredients (second group)
Gradually add dry to wet (1/2 cup a time), then add carrots, mix till smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F, spray and flour a pan, pour mixture in, bake 45 minutes.
Calories: 4000 C
The Last Juror
by John Grisham
I was expecting a typical lawyer, court, prosecution story full of conspiracy, thriller and suspense, but it turns out something quite different. Through a rookie journalist's eyes and along with his maturing, we come the see life - almost all aspects of it, from politics and religion to attire and food, in a small southern town in the 70's, and how the social background of the decade - vietnam, desegregation, drug, and monopolization, changed the often idyllic south. This is a story of culture, a story of humanity.
A very enlightening reading experience, but still puzzled by the title.
I was expecting a typical lawyer, court, prosecution story full of conspiracy, thriller and suspense, but it turns out something quite different. Through a rookie journalist's eyes and along with his maturing, we come the see life - almost all aspects of it, from politics and religion to attire and food, in a small southern town in the 70's, and how the social background of the decade - vietnam, desegregation, drug, and monopolization, changed the often idyllic south. This is a story of culture, a story of humanity.
A very enlightening reading experience, but still puzzled by the title.
The Testament
by John Grisham
This is by far the most boring one from this author - jungles and preaches interwaing with litigation. Perhaps because it reflects so much of the author's own life - Brazil, the missionary, the court, the last case, and maybe many more - that he couldn't focus on facribating an intriguing story.
This is by far the most boring one from this author - jungles and preaches interwaing with litigation. Perhaps because it reflects so much of the author's own life - Brazil, the missionary, the court, the last case, and maybe many more - that he couldn't focus on facribating an intriguing story.
The Summons
by John Grisham
My second book on CD and maybe the last one for this author. The more you read one author, the more repeating rhetorics, themes and twists you see, and eventually, you'll get tired of him/her, no matter how good an impression you held in the beginning. I am on that edge for John Grisham now.
My second book on CD and maybe the last one for this author. The more you read one author, the more repeating rhetorics, themes and twists you see, and eventually, you'll get tired of him/her, no matter how good an impression you held in the beginning. I am on that edge for John Grisham now.
The Brethren
by John Grisham
Some dude from bbs highly recommends this one, but I happen to have a low opinion of it. It's simply too ridiculous.
Some dude from bbs highly recommends this one, but I happen to have a low opinion of it. It's simply too ridiculous.
The Partner
by John Grisham
Read by Michael Beck
This is my first audio book experience, and it turns out ok. I don't really like the southern accent of the performer, but I guess the content demands it. Of course I missed some details but at least there's no need to go back to the print work for major parts. And it so much faster than reading!
Like the ending too.
Read by Michael Beck
This is my first audio book experience, and it turns out ok. I don't really like the southern accent of the performer, but I guess the content demands it. Of course I missed some details but at least there's no need to go back to the print work for major parts. And it so much faster than reading!
Like the ending too.
The Firm
by John Grisham
I was told this is Grisham's first and best novel, and obviously I was misinformed. His first one turns out to be A Time to Kill, and his best one, well, I don't know yet. Maybe it is still Skipping Christmas.
The Firm sets tones for several of his later works, if not all. In other words, he never grows out of it. But this is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as he can keep up the suspense and the charm.
I was told this is Grisham's first and best novel, and obviously I was misinformed. His first one turns out to be A Time to Kill, and his best one, well, I don't know yet. Maybe it is still Skipping Christmas.
The Firm sets tones for several of his later works, if not all. In other words, he never grows out of it. But this is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as he can keep up the suspense and the charm.
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