Julie and Julia

Author : Julie Powell
Genre : Non Fiction - Memoirs
Picked by : Srimathi

Government drone by day, renegade foodie by night, Julie Powell sets herself a challenge to cook every recipe in Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" within a year. She then sets up the Julie/Julia Project, one of the earliest food blogs. Julie and Julia is the story of the blog, the challenge that changes Julie's life.

Recipes that the Book Inspired:

Adele made Martha Stewart's Cornmeal Cookies (but yes, they were in Julie/Julia book).

Aparna made an Apple Tarte Tatin.

Bhagyashri made Gratin Dauphinoise.

Janaki made Brioche.

Jayasri made Reine De Saba cake.

PJ makes the first recipe that Julie tries, the Potato and Leek Soup.

Rachel made Tomato Bruschetta.

Sheba writes a review.

Simran also wrote a review but was too busy to cook from the book this month.

Sweatha makes Baked Cucumbers.

Can You Keep A Secret

Author : Sophie Kinsella
Genre : Fiction - Romance/Humour
Picked by : Bhagyashri

Have you ever had the urge to start blabbering to the person sitting next to you on a plane, knowing you will never meet them again and can say what you want. That's what Emma, heroine of Can You Keep A Secret, did. Only her blabbering came to haunt her the next day when the possessor of all her secrets turned out to be her big-shot boss.

Recipes that the Book Inspired:

Aparna made a 5 minute chocolate cake.

Aqua made Healthy Muesli Bars.

Bhagyashri made Shortbread Triangles.

Janaki makes Panther Bars.

Jayasri made Mango Smoothie.

Pamela made a No Knead M&M Brioche.

PJ made Suralichi Wadi.

Simran made Pink Pina Colada.

Sweatha made Cheddar Cheese Crisps.