The Food Of Spain

Before we get going, I’d like to just say that I'm not actually judging ALL the food in Spain! This is the title of an amazing cook book by Claudia Roden. While I am no expert on foreign foods, their history, or even a harsh critic, I do appreciate a well written cook book. I have checked this book out several times from the library, and I love it every time. Sometimes I don’t even get around to making anything, I just read through it. It is beautifully written and not only has rich beautiful recipes but it also has rich and beautiful histories. It is quite heavy so if you’re going to get yourself one, be prepared! I really love trying different foods from different places, and if you just have a craving for wonderful and authentic Spanish food then this book is for you.

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September Favorites

Hello everyone!! I know I'm a day late, but I hadn't actually decided to do monthly favorites until just now. I think it'll be fun to be able to look back on this month and see what kind of things I got to enjoy. So let's get started!

ENTERTAINMENT

This was actually a bit of a hard choice because there are so many amazing vloggers out there (Zoella, Tyler Oakley, & Grace Helbig to name a few) that I absolutely love, but I did end up choosing Tanya Burr. She has such an amazing personality and style that I never get bored of watching her videos. She is just so real and likable! I was really impressed with not only the quality of her videos but the content as well. If you're looking for a fashion guru or just need a pick-me-up, I definitely suggest checking out her channel on YouTube.

FOOD/DRINK

I know everybody has different tastes when it comes to foods and drinks, but I have really enjoyed this tea a lot and I feel like it's not too strong or like a special flavor so a lot of people could enjoy it. It's called Jasmine Green Tea by Teatulia and it comes with 30 round tea bags. The tea bags (which are stringless/tagless) and the container are compostable which is wonderfully Eco friendly. It's got a very smooth taste and makes me feel happy and content, which is always good when I'm stressing over things.

MAKEUP

I did talk about this in another post, but I loved it so much I had to add it to this list! I just find that it goes on really well, and it lasts for ages. When I'm running to my classes, catching a bus, or just flat out busy, I don't have time to make sure my eyeliner is in place. With this liquid eyeliner by kleancolor I never even think about the state of my eyes because it's so long lasting. To learn more about this product click here.

BOOK

I was originally drawn to this book because the title was quite funny. It's called If Ignorance is Bliss, why Aren't There More Happy People?: Smart Quotes for Dumb Times by John Mitchinson and John Lloy. When I got it, I thought it would be in the format of a normal book, but it is just pages and pages of quotes from famous people (past and present) and it's organized by topic. I absolutely love it and have been laughing my head off at the choices they picked. I feel this would be a great book to have set out on a coffee table for visitors to flip through, and I may have to buy my own copy soon. One of my (many) favorite quotes that I've found so far is, "Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti." which was apparently said by the beautiful Sophia Loren. So if that beauty icon says spaghetti's ok, then who am I to argue?

The Selection Trilogy

 My first book review! To be honest I'm a little disappointed because I feel like maybe this book is a little young for me. I would’ve liked my first book review to be one I could’ve just absolutely LOVED. But here we go! This review is on The Selection Trilogy by Kiera Cass. What drew me to it immediately is the inside perspective on Caste systems. She did a very good job on communicating the pain and difficulty caste systems have on people and societies. Her writing style genuinely made me dislike the way of the world in this book, and that by itself is an accomplishment! As with most young adult novels, the romance and relationships were completely unrealistic and sometimes downright silly. Then again, I'm pretty sure this books main audience is for girl’s ages 12-15 years, so it’s no surprise.

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