Today is my stop during the book blitz for Face Time (Love in the Digital Age #1) by SJ Pajonas. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. This blitz takes place on 25, 28 and 30 April, you can view the whole blitz schedule here.
Face Time (Love in the Digital Age #1)
By SJ Pajonas
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age category: Adult
Release Date: April 25, 2014
Blurb: After the best first date ever, Lee thought Laura was funny, intelligent, and impulsive; a whirlwind of bright laughter and happiness. Laura loved Lee's sweet smile and the way he expertly filled in every awkward pause. He held her hand and then pulled her in for the most perfect kiss she’s had in years. What could possibly be wrong? Just the 7000 miles that separates them the next day. Even though Lee has gone home to Seoul, Laura can't stop thinking about him. What starts as an innocent text thanking him for their dinner date becomes something much more: someone either of them can't live without. But Laura's got a live-in mother going through a midlife crisis, and Lee's stressful traveling schedule means they'll be apart for some time. Life, family, and a complicated past also get in the way, and they're both going to need actual face time to figure it out. Told from both Lee and Laura’s point of view, FACE TIME is a funny, romantic, modern-day story about two people who connect across the world.You can find Face Time (Love in the Digital Age #1) on Goodreads
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Review
I was given this book by author for honest review. After a chance meeting Lee and Laura go on a date. After a perfect time together Lee has too go back to his job 7000 thousand miles away. They decide to try a long distance relationship with dates through Face Time and texting. Loved how the author incorporated technology to hold the couple together. They gave each other support and encouragement. Told from both points of view Pajonas tells a story of love.
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Top 10 Favorite Indian Dishes
I just know that writing this guest
post is going to make me hungry as does most of my writing. Besides FACE TIME,
I have a Japanese dystopian series that I write, and it also makes me crave
sushi, tempura, soba, etc. while I’m drafting. I thought I would be safer with
FACE TIME, but Lee and Laura’s first date is Indian dinner in Manhattan’s East
Village, well known for good curry. Lee also travels to Mumbai during the
course of the novel, and then suddenly I was craving curry like mad! I couldn’t
get enough. So here are my top ten favorite Indian dishes from appetizers to
desserts! (This list is vegetarian, as many Indians are vegetarians, and I tend
to only eat the vegetable dishes.)
1. Idli - These fluffy, savory
cakes are usually breakfast but we get them for appetizers when we go out to
eat. They’re about 2 inches round in shape, light and airy, and are really good
for soaking up sauce. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idli
2. Samosas - Samosas are my favorite Indian appetizer.
These fried pyramids are usually stuffed with onions, potatoes, sometimes peas,
and plenty of Indian spices. I smother them in tamarind sauce which is a sweet,
savory dark brown and red sauce. The two go well together. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samosa
3. Paratha - This flat bread is
good to have as a side dish to any curry. They are usually pan-fried and whole
wheat and sometimes they are stuffed with onions, potatoes, cauliflower, or
paneer (cheese). I usually get them plain since they’re an accompaniment to the
main meal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paratha
4. Pakora - Obviously I am way into
the Indian appetizers, no? Pakora are delicious and I jump at every opportunity
to try new ones. They’re basically battered and fried vegetables and paneer.
Typical pakora can be onions, hot peppers, cauliflower, potatoes, or eggplant.
If you like Japanese tempura but want something a little spicier, try this! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakora
5. Dosas - My whole family goes
nuts for dosas. My girls, both picky eaters, eat the plain version. I love the
masala dosa. My husband gets some crazy onion chili rava masala dosa. The Indian men my husband works with eat
dosas for breakfast which is why I had Lee eat them for breakfast while he was
in Mumbai. I remember the first time I saw a dosa in a restaurant. I said,
“What is that HUGE burrito thing?!” loudly and embarrassed everyone I was with.
But I got one and never looked back. A dosa is a large lentil crepe wrapped
around a filling of your choice. Dip it in coconut chutney. It’s heaven in your
mouth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosa
6. Malai Kofta - This is my
favorite meal and every place I’ve had it makes it differently, so it’s always
a crapshoot as to what I’m going to get when I order it. Malai Kofta is usually
large potato and vegetable balls in a sauce. The sauce can either be just cream
or creamy tomato with Indian spices. If you look at this link to Google images,
you’ll see how there are two different colored sauces. This meal tastes really
good with rice and bread, and the creamy consistency of the veggie balls mixed
with the sauce is decadent. One of my favorite meals of all time (not just
Indian!)
7. Vegetable Korma - This is also a
creamy curry dish as well with mixed vegetables. It also goes well with rice
and bread. The best part of a korma dish is the spices. I really love this when
I have a cold. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korma
8. Chana Masala - For chickpea
lovers! This tomato chickpea dish can be anything from mild to very spicy. The
chickpeas are very filling, warm, and inviting. This is a great meal for a
rainy day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chana_masala
9. Gulab Jamun - The first time I
had this dessert, I was so happy. There’s nothing better than donuts, until you
take warm donuts and you soak them in a sweet, hot syrup. I never pass up on
this dessert. It gets me every time! And I’m usually stuffed at the end of an
Indian meal, yet I always have room for gulab jamun. Always. http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2006/12/23/gulab-jamun/
10. Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding) - I
love this rice pudding. It’s a thinner base than the traditional American-style
rice pudding, and the ground cardamom gives this a distinct Indian flavor. Best
with almonds, as far as I’m concerned, and I always eat around raisins. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/kheer-rice-pudding/
I hope this gives you a chance to
go out and enjoy some Indian dishes today! If you’re still not sure what to
get, try the lunch or weekend buffet at your favorite Indian place. It’ll give
you a chance to try many different things without committing to just one dish.
If you have a favorite Indian dish, leave it in the comments! Let’s share!
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Thanks for hosting a stop on the FACE TIME book blitz today! I'm now hungry again for Indian food :)
ReplyDeletevery nice recipe THanku for shairng with us malai kofta recipe
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